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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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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Spring Cleaning Guide for Your Miraco Mirafount and E-Fount Automatic Waterer
Scrub the trough and valve chamber, inspect the gaskets, replace worn parts and put the heater away for the season.
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Spring Cleaning Guide for Your Miraco LilSpring Waterer
Drain and scrub the trough and valve chamber, check the gaskets, replace worn parts and store the heater for the season.
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How to Test Your Automatic Waterer Immersion Heater Before Winter
Put the heater in the freezer for 10 to 15 minutes to trip the thermostat, then plug it in. If it gets noticeably hot, it works.
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How to Clean a Ritchie Omni Automatic Waterer
A five step spring cleaning for a Ritchie Omnifount: drain it, scrub the trough and water seal groove, inspect the valve and float, then refill.
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How to Clean a Ritchie EcoFount Automatic Waterer
The EcoFount stays cleaner than an open trough, but it still needs attention. Lid off, drain plug out, wipe, rinse and refill.
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Miraco Energy Free Waterers, Winter Preparation
Gasket, float and valve, drinker balls and drain plugs. What to check on a MiraFount or E-Fount in the warmer months so it is ready for winter.
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Prepare Your Ritchie Waterer for Winter
Test the heaters with a bucket of ice, check the sealant, center the water line in the riser tube and clean the unit before the cold sets in.
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Heated Ritchie Waterer Tip
Once the threat of freezing passes, pull the immersion heater and store it dry. Heat standard units can be left alone or shut off at a dedicated switch.
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Immersion Heater Spring Maintenance
Pull the immersion heater as soon as the threat of freezing passes. Wipe the deposits off and store it dry so it lasts.
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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.
