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Classic Equine by Ritchie  |  SKU: 18780
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Classic Equine by Ritchie UltraFount 1 #18780

Sale price $1,099.99 Regular price $1,143.00

Common Applications

  • Smaller horse barns
  • Single aisle setups
  • Year round use in cold climates
  • Operations of up to 20 head
  • Barns that need a stainless steel trough

Features

  • Ideal for all weather climates
  • Supplies fresh, clean and temperate water
  • Easy to drain and Clean
  • Waters up to 20 head
  • Fully Insulated and features overall heat coverage
  • Quick refill function - no waiting for water
  • Hinged cover for easy access to float and valve
  • 10-year manufacturer's warranty
  • Water Meter sold separately measures your horse's daily intake

Specifications

Part No. 18780
Length 20.5in/52cm
Width 20in/51cm
Overall Height 29in/74cm
Drinking Height 24in/61cm
Capacity 1.5gal/5.7L
Total Heat 173W (1.4A@120V)
Herd Capacity 20 horses
Shipping Weight 45lb/20.4kg

Warranty

Ritchie warrants its waterers against manufacturing defect for ten years, with coverage depending on how the unit is built.

Poly units: the base, top and ball closures carry a ten year limited warranty, covered at 100 percent for the first five years, then declining 20 percent per year through the remaining five years.

Stainless steel units: the stainless trough and stainless valve chamber frame carry a ten year limited warranty, plus ten years of corrosion coverage, at 100 percent for the entire ten year period.

Parts, such as floats, valves and heating elements, are warranted for one year from the date of purchase, at 100 percent against manufacturing defect.

See your instruction manual or ritchiefount.com for complete warranty information.

Delivery and Shipping

This item can be shipped UPS. Some UPS items are considered oversize and will incur additional shipping charges.

If you are looking at a bulk shipment, complete the Freight Quote request for best pricing.

Description

The Classic Equine by Ritchie UltraFount 1 is the smaller of the two UltraFounts, built for barns of up to 20 horses that still have to get through a real winter. It pairs a stainless steel trough with an insulated polyethylene casing and thermostatically controlled heat.

A heater mounts to the underside of the trough and a 48 watt cable heater protects the supply line, 173W total (1.4A@120V), so the trough stays drinkable on a cold night instead of skimming over. The disc thermostat only calls for heat as the water drops toward 45 degrees, so the unit is not running up the meter through the mild weeks.

The stainless steel trough is the reason most barns step up from the AutoFount 1. Stainless rinses clean, does not scratch and hold algae the way poly does, and it takes the abuse of a horse that leans on things. The access panel opens to the valve, float and heating parts, so service does not mean pulling the unit, and the drain plug and drain pipe empty the trough for regular cleaning.

The polyethylene carries a 10 year warranty.

Waters up to 20 horses at a 24 inch drinking height, 1.5 gallon capacity, 20.5 inches long by 20 inches wide by 29 inches tall.

Stainless Steel, Heated, Built for Winter

The Classic Equine by Ritchie UltraFount 1 pairs a stainless steel trough with an insulated poly casing and thermostatically controlled heat, sized for barns of up to 20 horses that need dependable water all winter.

Classic Equine by Ritchie UltraFount 1 18780 horse waterer with stainless steel trough

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Heat
Heat
Heated, 173W (1.4A@120V)
173W (1.4A @ 120V)
Optional heat
245 Watt, 120V
173W (1.4A @ 120V)
Herd Capacity
Herd Capacity
20 horses
20 horses, 20 beef, 10 dairy
20 horses
5 Cattle, 7-10 Sheep, 10 Lambs
20 horses, 20 beef, 10 dairy
Trough Capacity
Trough Capacity
1.5gal/5.68L
1.5gal/5.68L
2gal/7.57L
2 gallons
1.5gal/5.68L
Length
Length
20.5in/52.07cm
20in/50.8cm
20.5in/52.07cm
18 inches
20in/50.8cm
Width
Width
20in/50.8cm
14.5in/36.83cm
20in/50.8cm
14 inches
14.5in/36.83cm
Drink Height
Drink Height
24in/60.96cm
18in/45.72cm
24in/60.96cm
18 inches
18in/45.72cm
Overall Height
Overall Height
29in/73.66cm
25in/63.5cm
28.5in/72.39cm
22 inches
25in/63.5cm

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the UltraFount 1 heated?

Yes. It uses a 125 watt heater with a disc thermostat and a 48 watt cable heater, so it is built for year round use in cold climates.

How many horses will it water?

Up to 20 head. If you need more capacity, the UltraFount 2, part 18730, waters up to 40.

What are the dimensions?

20.5 inches long by 20 inches wide by 29 inches tall, with a 24 inch drinking height and a 1.5 gallon capacity.

What makes the UltraFount different from the AutoFount?

The UltraFount has a stainless steel trough and comes heated. The AutoFount is poly and heat is optional, which is why it costs less.

Where do I find replacement parts?

The parts list for this model is further down this page, and the parts breakdown is in the document center. Match the item number on the breakdown to the part you need.

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