i want to put it in a 5 gallon bucket to keep the water for my chickens from freezeing will it work?
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If you get the smaller version, yes, I think it would, but it must stay submerged, this size would generate way more heat than you need for a 5 gallon bucket, and since you just want to keep it from freezing, not keep it warm, a smaller version would seem appropriate. I use this size to keep 100 gallon comfortable for outside tank in winter in my greenhouse.
1011679
No, it won't; it just keeps the water circulating when there is sunlight. In a Wisconsin winter, that will just mean some interesting ice patterns in the afternoon. :) You will need a birdbath heater to keep the water from freezing. Unless you have a very large birdbath, a pond heater is probably too big.
1838702
Yes, I use it in a 5 gallon and I wouldn't use it in anything smaller than that.
65434
I've used it and I am not sure how much my chickens really used it. It got very cold here shortly after I installed it and now the bucket is frozen. They won't really get back at it until it warms up...so I'm not sure. However, I have friends that use it and they have had 100% success with it so I'm looking forward to trying it again. Good luck!
306461
Yes it will. I just placed it on top of the 5 gal. bucket and let it do its job.
2237841
We drilled holes in the bottom of a 5 gallon bucket (one we purchased at Fleet Farm) just smaller in diameter than the threading, it was difficult to screw them in but they did and doesnt leak. They are very very nice to have in the summer, continuous clean water for the chickens. Don't forget to show them how to use them :) if you just sit quietly and make then click and water comes out then they catch on real quick. GOOD LUCK!
1145837
This thing is the bomb. I use it in a shed directly into a very large plastic bag but it should work with a 5 gallon bucket. It works perfectly every time. I recycle for my whole community and have really given it a workout. The directions suggest a height but I use mine just a little higher.
1962856
I use the heater in a cut off 5 gal bucket to water chickens I always keep 2 in or more water in the bucket never a problem.
1993862
Carmen,If you mean "direct" as to mean a line with 50# to 60# of pressure then I don't really know what you would need. I am quite certain that these waters need low pressure. You could rig up a tank/bucket that has a float valve from a pressurized source then have the your pipe plumbed from that tank. FYI-A five gallon bucket of water will water 4-5 chickens for about a week. Wish I had a better solution for you.
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The water will get warm enough to keep from freezing,though you must not ignore for days due to evaporation.Also keep clean for the birds just like you do in the summer time that algae will form in this.I use a capful of bleach in a gallon of water in a milk jug & store at room temp to keep from freezing.Good luck & enjoy your feathered friends!
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I think it will fit in a 5 gallon bucket. the measurements are 7 x 9.4 x 7.9 inches plus the float that adds maybe 6 inches width its not that large however it is quite heavy (solidly built)
2195144
Yes as long as you do not fill it up and do not close the lid. When it's full and the water freezes, the pressure is high enough to damage the container. I found that out the hard way.
1756239
to answer your question yes it could pump water from your 5 gallon bucket, however, you will need to reduce the flow somehow. I think that you would pump to much water. i use mine for a salt water tank, sump. i use 1/4 inch pvc to push water up 2.5 feet. however, i also have it split with a valve to have a portion of the flow go back into the sump. This pump moves a lot of water.
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That's the exact purpose I bought a medium one for... works great!! I have 7 hens and have kept their water unfrozen by putting a medium zoo med heating pad under their red/white 3 gallon waterer and also under their water tub (I switched to the tub after the red/white waterer kept leaking).Now it's perfect. I have a 4" thick paver as my foundation, then goes on the heating pad, then the waterer. No leaks. No ice. Just happy chickens.
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My birdbath holds about 2 gallons of water. Several days ago the temperature hit minus 12 degrees where I live. No freeze-up occurred.
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Hi Stacey, I actually am using this in a different way than what it is intended... I have it running inside 2 inch PVC pipe that has 5 Chicken water nipples drilled into it for my chicken watering system... I assume you could wrap a 2 inch pipe with this item to keep it from freezing, but I've never tried it.
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I would think so, but the bags are not going to reach the botton of the 5 gal. bucket so you will have to make sure the bag is secure on the top of the bucket.