Can the Trojan Specialty Products Barrel Waterer Kit Be Used Outdoors in Winter?
The Trojan gravity flow barrel waterer kit is built for warmer weather. Here is why it is not a winter waterer and what to use instead.
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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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Gravity Flow Waterers for Swine
The Trojan gravity flow model 75 nipple connector kit 13235A, what is in it, what it fits and why producers use it.
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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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Leaking Trojan Nipple, Troubleshooting
Four reasons a Trojan watering nipple leaks: lodged debris, freezing, an egg shaped body from a pipe wrench, and water pressure over 40 PSI.
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Stock Tank Heaters
Immersion heaters, Farm Innovators de-icers in floating, submersible and drain plug styles, the gas fired 66B, and two options that use no heat at all.
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Medicate Your Pigs with the Trojan Pen Waterer
Cut off the normal water source, zip tie a pen waterer to the fence, add water and meds. Rinse the waterer and valve when you are done.
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Trojan Watering Nipples for Calves, Sheep and Goats
The rubber covered WC65 nipples are not just for swine. Portable, pressure and gravity options for calves, sheep and goats.
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Proper Height for the Trojan Pen Waterer
Mount the pen waterer slightly above the height of your pig. It keeps them drinking instead of playing, and prevents bumping and rubbing.
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Standard Nipple or Oval Duct Nipple, What is the Difference?
The oval duct nipple directs water into the pig’s mouth instead of letting them play with it, which means less water waste.
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Electrolytes in a Trojan Pen Waterer
Yes, you can run electrolytes through a Trojan pen waterer. Rinse the waterer and the nipple with clean water afterward.
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Trojan 66B Stock Tank Heater, Tip
Mount the gas fired 66B tilting slightly forward so condensation drips off the outside instead of running inside and interfering with the pilot light.
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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.
