BIGspring 6100 Dairy Waterer- Miraco

Miraco rates the 6100 for 110 dairy cows. It holds 60 gallons and refills as animals drink, and with eighty inches of open trough at a 24 inch drinking height several cows can come to water at the same time.

The BigSpring is an open trough waterer, so in a freezing climate it needs heat. We recommend Miraco heat package 162, the complete kit. It pairs the 543-5 immersion water warmer with the 919-5 cable heater, so the trough, the water line and the valve are all protected, not just the water in the trough. A 240 volt heater is also an option. Run either one on a dedicated circuit with a ground fault breaker.

Lift the float to shut off the water, then pull the bottom drain and let the trough empty completely. The trough clears out and scrubs down quickly. Put the drain back and release the float to refill.

Set the unit on a level pad with the water line coming up inside the base, bolt it down, hook up the supply line and set the float. Most people have it watering the same day. The footprint drawing and the instruction manual are both on this page, so you can pour the pad and stub the line in before the unit arrives.

Release the spring loaded clips and lift off the valve chamber cover. The valve and the float sit underneath it. No wrenches are needed, so a float adjustment or a valve change is a few minutes of work, and every part inside is listed on the BIGspring 6100 parts breakdown.

Tip: while the cover is off, check the gasket underneath it. If the gasket is damaged or missing, replace it.

Yes. The 6100 has a flat back and a curved front, so it sits tight against a wall or a panel while the drinking side stays open to the herd. Stainless steel anchor bolts are included for setting it down.

The 6100 is a freight item at a shipping weight of 205 pounds. Complete the freight quote form and we will price the delivery for you. This item is available for pick-up in Grinnell, Iowa.