API Bucket or Bird Bath Deicer Pail and Bird Bath De-Icer, 200 Watt (Item No. 250D)
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The cord has a galvanized wire protector on it to prevent animals from chewing it. It wouldn't rust if you left the wore on because it's galvanized, but we add vinegar, which would corrode it, so I remove it. The rest guard is made of stainless steel, which means it won't rust.
For our bird bath, it's perfect. It's supposed to keep up to 15 gallons of water from freezing? Perhaps you could fill the fountain with water and then dip it in a gallon bucket to see how many gallons are inside before you buy? It is pleasing to our eyes.
What a fantastic query! following a thorough reading and rereading Reading the pamphlet, I'd disconnect the unit just to be safe; they say not to use an extension cord and to unplug when not in use__so, to protect the unit's integrity, I don't think it's a good idea to leave it running while not in water! Allied Precision Industries, Inc. is a company that you should look into. (API) online Models DT250, BDT250, AND DT5000__ the best I have to offer!
Yes. It's used in 4-inch pipe.
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Black tape was used to repair the damage. The power wire is wrapped in electrical tape at the point where it enters the plastic housing. This isn't something you'd find in a factory. It could be the same unit that another reviewer said he returned because the wire in the plastic housing was splitting apart. br>br>On the plus side, I was able to remove the ice from our bird feeder and install the heater. With the help of my super-powers, I used a reliable remote thermometer to keep track of the water temperature over time. night. The air temperature was 15 degrees Fahrenheit, and the water temperature fluctuated between 42 and 44 degrees Fahrenheit. 46 on a regular basis. br>br>In regards to the birds. It is stated that having a heated bird bath is safe because the birds are intelligent enough to avoid getting wet if the water is too cold. However, there was an article in our newspaper about a woman who gathered several frozen Cardinals from her yard and brought them inside to thaw. This was a successful conclusion. According to the theory, birds have good instincts, but if they come across open water, they may misinterpret the outdoor temperature. br>br>I've included a picture of allowing swimming but not drinking.
This heater is built to last. Throughout the winter, I make an effort to keep my fountains running. It's good for the birds, and it's good for me. I've tried everything from hot halogen spots on the fountain's bottom to those small bird bath de-icers. I used to have icers, but after purchasing this, I removed all of them and only used this. It is extremely effective. This winter was bitterly cold (0 F), but the large tiered fountain never stopped running. At that temperature, the water did freeze a little, but it continued to flow. This heater is of exceptional quality.
I bought two of these and returned them both. It's of ridiculous quality. We have an older one that was made in the United States, and it does not resemble the garbage we keep receiving. The cord is splitting where it connects to the block, and there's a strange sticker in the heater's corner that appears to indicate a problem with how the copper block was poured or formed.
The lock washer under the nut that holds the metal cover together started rusting within two days of putting this heater in the water, as other reviewers have stated. I paid $ at Ace Hardware for the exact same washer in stainless steel. 11 As a result, I replaced it, halting the rusting process. Otherwise, we've had this heater in the negatives (F) for a few nights now, with temperatures as low as -45°F. It has kept our 2 gallon chicken waterer from freezing for the past ten days. So far, it has kept our water ice-free for about a month. I will say that it is larger than it appears in the photos; it appears to be overkill for a 2 gallon container, and we check it daily to ensure that the water level does not fall below the heater. This thing appears to be more suited to a 5-foot container. Larger than a ten gallon range.
Everything is fine except for one thing: it's difficult to use in a birdbath during the winter. I secured it to a heavy iron chair with those handy cable ties, and it works perfectly. 2) You must clean the calcium deposits every year if you want this product to last longer than 4 to 6 years. If you leave the calcium on for five minutes, you'll get the best results. plus- You might not be able to get the calcium off for years, as I did previously. This isn't so much a complaint as it is a suggestion. It is, without a doubt, the most effective de-stressing method. icer, no matter how much it costs.
The first one, on the other hand, lasted a few seasons. It is not cheap, but it has been well worth the money in my opinion. In our harsh winters, I adore having an open birdbath because it attracts a constant stream of avian visitors (plus the occasional squirrel or two). It's never blown a fuse or shorted out on me, and it's been very reliable. If you enjoy being able to feed and observe birds all year long, this is the place for you. occupy a four-bedroom house You'll probably be as pleased as I am with the four-season climate.
I used it to fill the water bucket for my chickens. It worked perfectly. Horizontal nipples have been placed a few inches above the bucket's bottom. Even if the chicken drains the bucket to the level of the nipples, the unit will always be submerged because it rests on the bottom of the bucket. br>I have a strong suspicion that many of the problems people are experiencing are the result of running the unit dry. Bird baths are usually shallow, and the water evaporates quickly in the winter. Resetting the unit after it has run dry comes with specific instructions. br>I had no problems with this product from October 2016 to April 2017; the lowest temperatures it was exposed to were around -. For several days in a row, the temperature has been hovering around 20 degrees Fahrenheit. The wind, on the other hand, was kept out.
icer kept tripping the GFCI outlet that was supposed to protect it. Following the replacement of two GFCIs on the circuit and the verification of the ground to the de-energized circuit, icer outlet, it continued to trip the GFCI, despite the fact that other items plugged into that outlet did not. We missed Amamzon's return deadline, but Miller Manufacturing is sending us a replacement after we contacted them. Their customer service response is prompt and friendly, earning them a 5-star rating. While the original product only receives one star, the enhanced version receives four stars. We're hoping that switching to a different model will solve the problem.
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