Nice system , just a heads up though on using galvanised and plastics for pets watering bowls , definitely not good , as they slowly leach chemicals out which of course are detrimental to a pets health if they're injesting it every time they drink .... stainless steel is the go
Was in lowes today trying to find a way to set up a bucket to keep it full like the small ones you see at Petco. Was about to give up for the day when I walked by the toilets. Figured I'd set up like a toilet. Got home and found this video bucket is great idea I'm gonna use a milk crate because I have one but if that fails then the bucket is a great idea
J3GJ Right on!... Yeah I'm still using it to this day. My puppy has tried to chew a little but once she saw she couldn't get through the bucket, she gave up. Always stays full and they never run outta water. Thanks for commenting.
The float is from a water cooler, they sell them in the water cooler section of Lowes or any hardware store. The galvanized bucket is also sold a Lowes. I liked it because it was large.
jonathan martinez Hey Jon. The threaded end of the float is drilled through and attached to the bucket with the float's included nuts and washers. Because it needs to stay stationary as the level of the water moves up and down, is why the air hole is there so the water doesn't push the bucket up and out. Also, so the float can work properly, it also needs to stay stationary. To keep it stationary, I attached to the rear handle. I didn't zoom in too much on it but you can see it if you pause the video. It's very easy to attach. To keep things simple, I attached it with zip-ties. Now, I am a tad OCD haha and that did seem a little rudimentary, but it works great. Additionally, I wanted the water level to be as close to the top of that container as possible, so my miniature dachshund could reach. In alternate method: One could drill very close to the top of the water bowl, and thread all components through and tighten it, but the water level will be a little below the top. So if you have taller dogs that wouldn't be an issue. I only needed the grey bowl you see featured in the video to protect the plastic float from being chewed by my puppy Australian shepherd. I will remove that when she's no longer chewing as an adult. Hope that helped :)
Nice system , just a heads up though on using galvanised and plastics for pets watering bowls , definitely not good , as they slowly leach chemicals out which of course are detrimental to a pets health if they're injesting it every time they drink .... stainless steel is the go
Was in lowes today trying to find a way to set up a bucket to keep it full like the small ones you see at Petco. Was about to give up for the day when I walked by the toilets. Figured I'd set up like a toilet. Got home and found this video bucket is great idea I'm gonna use a milk crate because I have one but if that fails then the bucket is a great idea
J3GJ Right on!... Yeah I'm still using it to this day. My puppy has tried to chew a little but once she saw she couldn't get through the bucket, she gave up. Always stays full and they never run outta water.
Thanks for commenting.
Great idea, what is the floating system called? I can't seem to find it.. And also did you get the big bucket from lowes aswell? Thanks
The float is from a water cooler, they sell them in the water cooler section of Lowes or any hardware store. The galvanized bucket is also sold a Lowes. I liked it because it was large.
Are the two bowls connected to each other somehow or just put on top of the water?
jonathan martinez Hey Jon. The threaded end of the float is drilled through and attached to the bucket with the float's included nuts and washers. Because it needs to stay stationary as the level of the water moves up and down, is why the air hole is there so the water doesn't push the bucket up and out. Also, so the float can work properly, it also needs to stay stationary. To keep it stationary, I attached to the rear handle. I didn't zoom in too much on it but you can see it if you pause the video. It's very easy to attach. To keep things simple, I attached it with zip-ties.
Now, I am a tad OCD haha and that did seem a little rudimentary, but it works great. Additionally, I wanted the water level to be as close to the top of that container as possible, so my miniature dachshund could reach.
In alternate method: One could drill very close to the top of the water bowl, and thread all components through and tighten it, but the water level will be a little below the top. So if you have taller dogs that wouldn't be an issue.
I only needed the grey bowl you see featured in the video to protect the plastic float from being chewed by my puppy Australian shepherd. I will remove that when she's no longer chewing as an adult.
Hope that helped :)
Cool I might try it
Right on! It's still going strong.