{"product_id":"ritchie-thrifty-king-ct6-2000-16440","title":"Ritchie Thrifty King CT6-2000 #16440","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eWhen you're watering a large number of livestock, capacity and reliability matter. The \u003cstrong\u003eRitchie Thrifty King CT6 Automatic Waterer (Part #16440)\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed to provide fresh water for larger pastures, feedlots, and fence line applications with \u003cstrong\u003esix individual drinking stations\u003c\/strong\u003e that allow multiple animals to drink at the same time.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the features that has made the CT6 a popular choice for years is its heavily insulated design. The water reservoir is completely surrounded by insulation, while the patented \u003cstrong\u003eThermalEqualizer® drinking well\u003c\/strong\u003e helps maintain more consistent water temperatures throughout the unit. During the summer, the covered drinking openings help keep water cooler, reduce evaporation, and limit debris from entering the reservoir. The covered design also helps discourage mosquitoes from breeding in standing water. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg\u003eThe CT6 uses Ritchie's \u003cstrong\u003eelliptical drinking closures\u003c\/strong\u003e, which require less effort for livestock to open than traditional round balls, making them easier for animals to use while still helping retain heat during colder weather. The unit is designed for \u003cstrong\u003eenergy-free operation when installation requirements are met\u003c\/strong\u003e, and optional immersion heaters and heat cables are available for operations located in colder climates where supplemental freeze protection is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- pc-partslist-links --\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"border-left:4px solid #00537a;background:#eef4f8;padding:14px 16px;margin:18px 0;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-weight:700;color:#00537a;\"\u003eParts lists that include this part\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:0.95em;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ritchie-thrifty-king-ct6-parts-list\" style=\"color:#00537a;\"\u003eRitchie Thrifty King CT6\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ritchie Industries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44267754488003,"sku":"16440","price":1680.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0682\/1894\/5731\/files\/thriftykingct62026.jpg?v=1777650076","url":"https:\/\/www.petecosupply.com\/products\/ritchie-thrifty-king-ct6-2000-16440","provider":"PeteCo Supply, LLC. ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}