Solar Powered Stock Tank Water Heater

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Solar powered stock tank water heater.

Prototype solar heated stock tank over a 3 day period starting feb 5 2008. Is an amazing durable solar powered heated livestock watering tank for cold winter conditions keeps your livestock water cool and algae free in summer. If you think you might want to be able to use an electric heater then allow for the heater cord in the construction. Relocate with a flatbed pickup for pasture rotations.

Protect your horse and livestock from winter colic the solar bt suntanks from pine ranch products l l c. No maintenance or fuel required. Use the tank with a heater. It will provide ice free water in all but.

Tested in 20º f. By using this easy to build solar stock tank you probably won t need an electric tank heater to keep your livestock waterer from freezing this winter. Convert api tank heaters for use in your rubbermaid or plastic stock tanks. A special in tank propane heater can be used to keep the water from freezing or solar heated air or water collectors can be built on the tanks.

The red trace is the air temperature in the solar collector itself sensor shaded from sun. For the solar power livestock water heater a freeze protection system is advisable also. Prevents heating element from melting through tank wall. Submersible pail pan de icer with automatic thermostat and safety shut off.

Plug in to a generator during snow and fog. Note that the tank could be used with an electric stock tank heater in extreme cold weather. Goldflower solar bird bath fountain smart mini solar powered fountain pump free standing floating birdbath water pumps for garden patio outdoor fish tank pond and pool 3 5 out of 5 stars 263 13 59 13. The added insulation should greatly reduce the power consumption of the heater.

Compact de icer for buckets pails and birdbaths. When the daylight hours are at their shortest the solar pumps will produce relatively little output. Perfect for 5 gallon buckets or small pants and tubs. Melts and maintains a 2 hole in the ice during the day.