Behlen Country Waterer Troubleshooting Guide
Ice in the trough, a frozen supply line, a valve that will not shut off or weak flow. The Behlen factory troubleshooting chart written out, with the parts linked.
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PeteCo Supply
Waterer Help and Guides
Installation, winter prep, cleaning and repair for the automatic waterers we sell. Search by brand, model or part number, or pick a topic below.
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Miraco Automatic Waterer Installation Overview
Frost depth, the #834 riser tubes, the concrete platform, anchor bolts, grounding and the underground shut off kit, for a Miraco waterer installation.
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Ritchie Automatic Waterer Installation Overview
What it actually takes to install a Ritchie waterer: supply line depth, thermal tubes, the concrete platform, anchor bolts and grounding.
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Miraco 521 Valve Guide: Blue vs Grey, Leaks and Repair
The blue 521B and grey 521 swap one for one, but their internal parts do not. Here is how to tell them apart, why Miraco valves leak, and when to...
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How to Winterize Your Miraco Energy Free Waterer
Gaskets, valve and float, drainage, water level and an optional heater. What to check on a Miraco energy free waterer before the cold sets in.
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How Do Automatic Waterers for Livestock Work?
A float drops as animals drink, opening the valve. When the float rises the valve closes. That float valve system is what keeps the level constant.
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Trojan BB09, The Versatile Automatic Waterer
The BB09 sits on a stainless cradle or mounts to a stall wall, refills on its own and comes with a 5 foot hose. It cannot be heated.
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Ritchie Automatic Waterers vs. Concrete Waterers
How Ritchie waterers compare to concrete on heating cost, corrosion, casing life, installation weight and warranty.
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Winter prep reminders, parts alerts, nothing else
A few emails a year, sent when it matters. Heat kits before the freeze, valve rebuilds before spring turnout.
