Ritchie WaterMatic 150 #18166

• The Ritchie WaterMatic 150 is ideal for smaller livestock setups where simple operation, low maintenance, and flexible placement matter most. Its compact dual-trough design makes it especially well suited for fence-line installations, allowing animals to drink from both sides without requiring multiple waterers. The WaterMatic 150 is commonly used in small cattle pens, horse paddocks, hobby farms, sheep and goat operations, calving pens, and rotational grazing systems where herd sizes are moderate but dependable water access is still important. Because of its compact footprint and easy-clean design, it also works well in barn-adjacent installations, transition pens, and shared turnout areas. Producers often choose the WaterMatic 150 when they want a durable, insulated automatic waterer that is easy to maintain and provides fresh water on demand without stepping into a larger commercial-style unit

• No gaskets to crack, tear or leak
• Generous side access panel
• All surfaces slope to drains for easy clean out
• Optional Immersion Heater and Self Regulating heat cable for freezing conditions.
• One piece rugged fountain body
• Easy to clean and maintain
• Ideal for a fence line application

Part No. 18166
Length 34in/86.36cm
Width 14in/35.56cm
Overall Height 24in/60.96cm
Shipping Weight 50lb/22.68kg
Drinking Height 18in/45.72cm
Capacity 4.2gal/15.9L
Herd Capacity 40 horses, 40 beef, 100 sheep

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.

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