Thousands of frost free watering troughs have been installed as an alternative to allowing livestock access to the streams and rivers.
Frost proof water troughs.
For climates with a 4 frost line you could install an 8 post with 6 buried in the earth and 2 above grade.
Frozen water in the trough.
The key is to deliver 50º water to the fountain.
At a depth of one foot below the frost line data indicates you will find a temperature of 48º to 56ºf.
The thermosink energy free livestock watering system uses tried true mechanics to insure your livestock always have fresh water when where they need it.
Energy free really means you rely on geothermal energy to replace the heat lost through the walls of the waterer.
Freeze resistant solar water trough construction.
A frozen livestock water trough is a nightmare for farmers.
With frost free automatic waterers the animal walks up to an empty bowl they press the paddle and water comes up from the valve located below the frost line.