{"product_id":"ritchie-stainless-steel-fenwal-thermostat-16534","title":"Ritchie Stainless Steel Fenwal Thermostat #16534","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"border-left: 4px solid #b9902a; background: #fdf8e9; padding: 14px 16px; margin: 0 0 18px; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; font-weight: bold; color: #8a6a1f;\"\u003eEverything you need is in the package\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 0.95em; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eThis thermostat package includes the O-ring and the brass nut, so there is nothing else to buy with it. If you want a lower-cost option, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/petersen-mfg-waterer-fenwal-thermostat-100-1130\" style=\"color: #00537a;\"\u003ePetersen 100-1130\u003c\/a\u003e is the same Fenwal style with the same thread, though it does need the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/petersen-concrete-waterers-fenwal-thermostat-nut-100-1131\" style=\"color: #00537a;\"\u003ePetersen 100-1131 nut\u003c\/a\u003e ordered separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ritchie Stainless Steel Fenwal Thermostat (#16534) is designed for temperature control in larger Ritchie automatic waterers with stainless steel troughs. With an adjustable range from 0°F to 100°F, this thermostat allows you to fine-tune water temperature to prevent freezing while maintaining energy efficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unit is not factory preset, giving you full control over your waterer’s performance. Small adjustments go a long way—just a slight turn can noticeably change water temperature—helping you dial in the ideal setting for your conditions. For best efficiency, maintaining water around 44°F is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt with durable stainless steel, this thermostat is made for long-lasting performance in tough livestock environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 22px 0 8px; font-size: 1.05em;\"\u003eHow to set the temperature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px;\"\u003eThese steps come from Ritchie’s own manual for the Fenwal thermostat. \u003cstrong\u003eThere is no knob on this thermostat.\u003c\/strong\u003e The setting is changed with a flat head screwdriver in the slot on the face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill the trough to the proper water level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake the water temperature with a thermometer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck it again the following morning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarmer than you want, turn it down. Ice forming on the surface, turn it up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px;\"\u003eChange it a little at a time. \u003cstrong\u003eA 1\/16 turn moves the water temperature about 7 degrees F, which is 4 C.\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 44 degrees F, or 7 C, in the trough runs the most economically. 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