It's contraptions like this that are the reason we don't freeze up on a cool summer day like that "cold" spell you had a couple years ago about shoot the whole country down lol.

Donner, you water line is only 5' deep? Hope there isnt anyone driving over it.

Line depth is always interesting. Helped/did the work with my Grandpa doing plumbing, etc. Around here the depth is 3'.

Been around a long time, they work very well and have good longevity. Had some back in the 1960 so they have a proven record.

Bryce

I actually drive over it in two places, we added insulation over it in those places so hopefully that will be enough. It does help that it runs often to help keep everything moving. It will be servicing 5 cows and 8 heifers this winter so they should keep it pretty busy.

I still do it the old way windmill with a 90 degree elbow on the lead pipe only have to chop ice if the wind quits blowing and that’s not often

Donner, the insulation should make a difference.

Run your hand on the inside every so often, feel for slime, then pull the drain plug, swish the water around with your hand till clean. In the summer especially birds will drown in them also. With the Jug brand, the water tank part is seperated with a pipe and the cows actually suck the water out.

Luftin Trapper "Handier than a shirt on a pocket." I am going to steal that, great saying....jk