UK: If we could kiln a ceramic version, it would be brilliant. Anyway, we bought one of these plastic ones; better than the other methods we’ve tried, alas Algae formed. So we sanded, then sprayed the translucent water section Silver (with a strip of tape run vertically). The tape was pulled off, leaving a window to check the level. Silver as it reflects the light. The initial thought was Black but dark colours absorb heat. The algae doesn’t form as quickly, especially with Apple Cider Vinegar added (1/4 cup per five gallons). Thank you for the video and prompting me to add my bit.
Hey neighbors, I live in Freeport Florida. I raise laying hens, have vegetable gardens and just started a small 2 acre orchard this year, so it looks like we have quite a bit in common.
I'm afraid not freezing water will cause damage. It has to be kept in a temperate area away from freezing temps. We don't below freezing here but for a few hours a year
Tell us/show us please how to sdt it up. I get it the large rubber washer has to go on lid to gain the tight seal. Where though does the small washer (that was loose inside the tank go??? (insidd or out)?
The only other rubber piece I can think of is the rubber piece that slides up and down on the stem on the bottom of the water tank to cover and uncover the hole that lets you seal the hole up while you fill it up.
@@FlomatonFamousI'm puzzled then. Inside the drum were 2 black washers (o-rings). The large ring for the lid, and another very small one. Lid is tight, but water drains out! Disappointing.
Thank you but you did not address the problem of cleaning. Not being able to get your hand inside to scrub with soap or whatever when needed is a show stopper for me
I wish it had a larger mouth for hand washing, we've never cleaned ours. Just hit it with a strong stream of water to knock most of the growth off the walls.
This is not the best waterer ! You can clean it properly! The lid is not big enough to put your hand in to scrub it out when it is so hot and it gets green ! The feed like this is also not good the holes are not big enough to let chicken food come out!
This the best, thank you!!!
Glad you like it!
This is exactly what we were looking for with our chickens. Thank you for posting.
Glad it was useful!
Thank You Brother. I've been looking for a solution to that same problem. Definitely going to invest in 1 of those watering containers.
Great info. but audio was weak. Thanks so much for sharing your experience!
Thank you, we have corrected our audio issue
UK: If we could kiln a ceramic version, it would be brilliant. Anyway, we bought one of these plastic ones; better than the other methods we’ve tried, alas Algae formed.
So we sanded, then sprayed the translucent water section Silver (with a strip of tape run vertically).
The tape was pulled off, leaving a window to check the level. Silver as it reflects the light. The initial thought was Black but dark colours absorb heat. The algae doesn’t form as quickly, especially with Apple Cider Vinegar added (1/4 cup per five gallons).
Thank you for the video and prompting me to add my bit.
Brilliant! I will probably do an updated video on your idea, thank you very much. Cheers!
Please do a video on how to clean out the crappy mold and algae
Sure thing.
Vinegar water soak
Hey neighbors, I live in Freeport Florida. I raise laying hens, have vegetable gardens and just started a small 2 acre orchard this year, so it looks like we have quite a bit in common.
Well, hello neighbor. We are having a gathering Sept 19th. Youre welcome to come. We will be posting a video soon. Thank you for watching.
Will this work in cold weather areas where the water freezes over the winter?
I'm afraid not freezing water will cause damage. It has to be kept in a temperate area away from freezing temps. We don't below freezing here but for a few hours a year
Tell us/show us please how to sdt it up. I get it the large rubber washer has to go on lid to gain the tight seal. Where though does the small washer (that was loose inside the tank go??? (insidd or out)?
The only other rubber piece I can think of is the rubber piece that slides up and down on the stem on the bottom of the water tank to cover and uncover the hole that lets you seal the hole up while you fill it up.
@@FlomatonFamousI'm puzzled then.
Inside the drum were 2 black washers (o-rings). The large ring for the lid, and another very small one. Lid is tight, but water drains out! Disappointing.
@@alisonmcarr288 Can you take it back and exchange it?
@@FlomatonFamous doubt it as it came from electricfence company - possibly from overseas.
Glad you like waterer. You showed the faults of the other ones for most of video. How does Dome work?
No good I tried it and it’s a flop for me the water leaks out no matter how tight or loose the top with seal is
I second that. They are junk. Leak nonstop.
Kindly pls explain how to adjust that nob
The bottom that controls the water, the slide is either closed or open to fill the bowl
we have one of those. Can't seem to get the water level controller set right so that It does not overflow. Any ideas?
I've never had a problem with it overflowing, just have to make sure the screw on lid has an air tight seal.
Thank you but you did not address the problem of cleaning. Not being able to get your hand inside to scrub with soap or whatever when needed is a show stopper for me
I wish it had a larger mouth for hand washing, we've never cleaned ours. Just hit it with a strong stream of water to knock most of the growth off the walls.
That is the worst waterer I have ever had. I ended up throwing mine away cause the water would constantly completely leak out
Must have had a bad seal around the top
This is not the best waterer ! You can clean it properly! The lid is not big enough to put your hand in to scrub it out when it is so hot and it gets green ! The feed like this is also not good the holes are not big enough to let chicken food come out!