I read several reviews before purchasing this unit.
Pro's:
-Nice sized unit for a 3 or 5 gallon waterer. You could easily fit a larger waterer on here too (but I can't lift it filled with water!!), probably a good 18" in diameter). This is a "pro" for me, but as one reviewer mentioned, it may make this unit too big for those with a small coop.
-Solid base keeps the unit stable on the coop floor
-Good height helps keep pine shavings/litter out of the water (although I do have mine sitting on pavers for added height and security)
-Units thermostat seems to work very well, keeps the water lukewarm into the low 20's (I haven't had a chance to test it at colder temp's yet).
Con's
- The unit seems to get almost a little too hot, I would still order it and it's not enough of a concern to reduce the star rating, just an observation.
- Cord could be longer and it would be nice if they included something to put around the cord to protect it from the inevitable pecking. An easy fix with a trip to the hardware store.
Additional detail:
When I received the box, I plugged in the unit inside to ensure the temperature gauge was working (shouldn't kick on until the temperature is 35 degrees or colder). I also put this outside (in a dry location) when it was just over 35 degrees and again when it was in the 20's to see how hot the unit gets. The temperature sensor seems to work really well, but the unit gets much hotter than I expected from reading other reviews. I don't think it's hot enough to allow anything to catch on fire; it is too hot to touch comfortably but not hot enough to burn my skin.
I would not recommend using this with a plastic waterer, it may be ok, but it wasn't worth the risk to me.
The cord is made from a very thick sturdy rubber; that being said, I would recommend running to the hardware store to add something around it - you could even slice an old hose and slip the cord in that.
June 2014 edit - Just a quick update to say that this is still working like a champ and made it through another winter. Very durable! If and when it ever goes, we will be replacing it with the same thing. As a side note, we never did wind up adding a hose around the cord and the chickens have left it alone for 2 full seasons now.
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- Heated Base for Metal Poultry Founts
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Farm Innovators Heated Base for Metal Poultry Founts
Helps keep water from freezing during the winter
The Farm Innovators HP-125 Heated Base is designed to prevent water from freezing in all double-wall metal poultry founts in temperatures as low as 10° F. It features a built-in 125-watt heater which is thermostatically controlled to operate only when necessary. The bottom cover keeps straw and other debris away from the heating element for safety. It is intended for outdoor use in a dry and covered area.
- Heated Base for metal poultry founts
- Thermostatically controlled to operate only when temperature falls below 35°F
- Designed for use with double wall metal founts only
- Prevents water from freezing down to 10°F
- For use in chicken coops, pens, and runs
- 125 Watts of power
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