Solar Powered Stock Tank Water Heater

If you think you might want to be able to use an electric heater then allow for the heater cord in the construction.

Solar powered stock tank water heater.

A special in tank propane heater can be used to keep the water from freezing or solar heated air or water collectors can be built on the tanks. By using this easy to build solar stock tank you probably won t need an electric tank heater to keep your livestock waterer from freezing this winter. Prototype solar heated stock tank over a 3 day period starting feb 5 2008. Submersible pail pan de icer with automatic thermostat and safety shut off.

It will provide ice free water in all but. The red trace is the air temperature in the solar collector itself sensor shaded from sun. The solution is z4 s 100 solar powered stock tank deicer. Compact de icer for buckets pails and birdbaths.

Night and 6º f. The two black traces are tank water temperature high and low the green trace is outside ambient temperature. When the daylight hours are at their shortest the solar pumps will produce relatively little output. Melts and maintains a 2 hole in the ice during the day.

No maintenance or fuel required. The added insulation should greatly reduce the power consumption of the heater. Convert api tank heaters for use in your rubbermaid or plastic stock tanks. For the solar power livestock water heater a freeze protection system is advisable also.

Plug in to a generator during snow and fog. Prevents heating element from melting through tank wall. Is an amazing durable solar powered heated livestock watering tank for cold winter conditions keeps your livestock water cool and algae free in summer. Note that the tank could be used with an electric stock tank heater in extreme cold weather.

Perfect for 5 gallon buckets or small pants and tubs. Use the tank with a heater. Use with any stock tank. Tested in 20º f.