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Brower AEB Automatic Electric Heater Base

Brower AEB Automatic Electric Heater Base

Brower AEB Automatic Electric Heater Base
$ 58.70

Score By Feature

Based on 66 ratings
Giftable
8.38
Satisfaction
8.53
Value for money
8.55
Customer service
8.12

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Product Description

The pump can be used with any size of galvanized funnel or Brower's poly funnel
It will be possible to keep fountains operational with very low temperatures when sheltered
Brower is the brand name
There is no assembly required

Questions & Answers

Do you know if this heater has a thermostat?

The information I have about this item is the only one I have.

Is the electric cord that runs through the heater of a particular gauge? Would you mind giving me some sort of number like 14 AWG, 16 AWG, 10 AWG?

Generally used for heavy duty applications.

According to the listings, the base is a heater that is automatic. What temperature will it go off automatically if it is a sensor?

Hi, I like this heater a lot. My guess is that it happens when the temperature goes below freezing, but I'm not sure exactly when. Automatically, it performs the task. The water bowls I use for my chickens are those large thick rubber ones I bought from tractor supply, which never freezes. They can be used indoors or outdoors so they are kept under a portion of the run that is protected from snow and rain. Moreover, I had previously used an electric blanket that was similar to this but it had an open bottom that I disliked due to the exposed elements (electric). It has a sealed bottom, so you can be sure that it will last a long time.

There is no waterer or feeding station in the ground, but both are under the coop with no sides closed. If I cover this with a shield, can I use it outside under the coop?

If you keep it protected from rain and snow, I don't see any reason why you couldn't. It has worked great for us for quite a while now and we have found no problems with it.

Selected User Reviews For Brower AEB Automatic Electric Heater Base

During the cold winter months, the water will not freeze
5/5

In the wintertime, our highs are often between 25 and 30 degrees -30F with even colder nights (coldest A 45F setting). There were no instructions on how to handle the freezing water, and I was tired of hauling 3 gallons of freshwater into the chicken coop twice a day through the snow. The item arrived in the evening and we weren't able to set it up before it got My mistake caused us to have frozen water the next morning because I forgot to bring it in. Set up on top of 2 paver step blocks in the coop (hay bedding), and used a heavy-duty stake and wood to secure it Duty at all times Despite the cold weather, the water melted within 12 hours of plugging in the extension cord. The system has been running for a month now and has never caused a problem. The water hasn't frozen, my back is happy because it's not hauling 3 gallons of water anymore, and my feet are happy because I don't have to walk through snow anymore! In fact, I love it, and my silkies love it too! I appreciate your help.

Jaime Rush
Jaime Rush
| Nov 18, 2020
Maintains the liquid state of water! Keeping chickens hydrated during the winter months is one of the challenges of chicken ownership
5/5

If you don't want chickens in your house any longer than you need to take a selfie with your favorite hen and post it to r/BackYardChicks, you can certainly keep them in your backyard. It is true, however, that there are a number of solutions available to prevent Alcohol was added to the chickens, but they ended up - You stand around aimlessly in the yard and uncomfortably listen to loud noises (don't do this, really). Our first attempt was to insert an insertable- A de-icer was found, but it only partially worked (ice still formed) and ended - You're covered with According to Brower, the AEB Automatic Electric Heater base seems to be working just fine. The building is situated under a 7-story building We are saving a gallon of water a day and have not encountered any ice buildup yet. I hope things go well!.

Natasha NORTH
Natasha NORTH
| Sep 05, 2020
Excellent product
5/5

I have this heater as a base heater for one of my dogs, she drinks a lot and it keeps the water at a good temperature here in Colorado during the winter. I have used one as a chicken water base. It is a pleasure to be of assistance.

Gunner Rivera
Gunner Rivera
| Oct 28, 2020
Water fountains with plastic bases can be powered by only 100watts
4/5

According to the manufacturer, the base works properly. The statement that it must be used indoors does not make sense Just means you can't place it in the part of the coop outside where it can be As far as I know, I have been keeping mine in the covered section of the coop, but the base does rust fairly quickly. I will probably make a small platform for it to remain This is the only heater that I have found that is safe to use with plastic containers. I could keep up with my 7-day schedule I kept my gallon plastic water container ice-free for several months.

Nalani Cox
Nalani Cox
| Dec 08, 2020
Taking care of the water As of yet I have not encountered any problems with it
5/5

This keeps the water from freezing even when the temperature drops to almost single digits without a problem. Also, it does not seem to use a whole lot of energy, at least I did not notice any noticeable increase in my electricity.

Paisley Hinton
Paisley Hinton
| Sep 21, 2020
As of now, everything is going well
4/5

It says indoors, but I don't know how to interpret that. This is concerning. There is a very protected area in my outdoor coop where it is kept. My plastic chicken waterer that is 5 gallons is working just fine. The only heater I found that would fit a plastic watering can is this one. We will update the information whenever there is a change in the operation. There is one thing I would like to see a solid bottom. Rodents are the cause of concern. The system still works fine, though.

Flora Escobar
Flora Escobar
| May 01, 2021
Do not let the birds see the cord or else they will chew on The water is reaching the laying hens, the weather may be mild, but so far it's working
4/5
Blair Wilson
Blair Wilson
| Nov 25, 2020
Working isn't a good idea
3/5

This didn't work, the water was fully frozen and the temperature was below freezing.

Octavia Pugh
Octavia Pugh
| Aug 22, 2020

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