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1. Farm Innovators Model C-500 Submergible Cast Aluminum "Around The Farm" Utility De-Icer, 500-Watt
Feature
Designed for multiple uses around the farmConstructed of patented cast aluminum for ultimate efficiency and safety
Thermostatically controlled to operate only when necessary
Safe in plastic and in containers up to 50 gallons
Made in the USA
Multi-use submergible de-icer
For use in containers up to 25 gallons, including plastic containers
500 Watts
Description
This submergible cast aluminum utility de-icer is designed for multiple uses. Its patented construction provides ultimate efficiency and safety. The built-in thermostat operates the heating element only when necessary. For use in containers up to 25 gallons, including plastic containers. 500 watts of power. One year limited warranty.2. Harris Farms Heated Poultry Drinker Base
Feature
Helps prevent water from freezing down to 10 degrees FThermostatically controlled
125 W of power/UL compliant
Can be used with the Harris Farms EZ Fill, Galvanized and Aluminum Drinkers
Description
Heated Drinker Base. Set your metal or Harris Farms plastic drinker on this base to prevent water from freezing down to 10 degrees F. The base is thermostatically controlled and has 125 watts of power. Use it indoors in a dry covered area.3. Little Giant 125 Watt Water Heater Base HB125
Feature
Helps prevent water from freezing in temperatures as low as 10 degrees fDesigned for use with double wall founts and other metal containers
Perfect for outdoor use in a dry sheltered area cord should be protected from animals use with a ground fault protector
Unit will not draw electricity until temps drop below freezing uses less than 1 amp per hour
Made in USA
Description
Electric Heater Base helps prevent water from freezing in temperatures as low as 10 degrees F. Designed for use with Little Giant Double Wall Founts (Item Nos. 9832, 9833, 9835, and 9838, sold separately) and other all-metal containers. Perfect for unheated coops and barns; can be used outdoors in a dry, sheltered area. Made of heavy-duty, rust-resistant galvanized steel. Cord should be protected from animals and used with a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protected outlet. Unit will not draw electricity until temperature drops below freezing. Uses less than 1 amp per hour. 16.5 inch diameter by 3.687 inch high.4. Farm Innovators Model R-19 Economical 1-1/2-Gallon Round Heated Pet Bowl, Blue, 60-Watt
Feature
1-1/2-Gallon heated pet bowl is thermostatically controlled to operate only when necessaryHeavy-duty "anti-chew" cord protector deters chewing
60 watts
Description
This 1.5 gallon heated pet bowl is thermostatically controlled to operate only when necessary. A heavy-duty "anti-chew" cord protector deters chewing. Ideal for year round use. 60 watts. One year limited warranty.5. Farm Innovators Model HPF-100 "All-Seasons" Heated Plastic Poultry Fountain, 3 Gallon, 100-Watt
Feature
Three gallon water capacity in reservoirThermostatically controlled to operate only when necessary
Keeps water from freezing down to 0 f
Easy fill from bottom
Designed to hang
Prevents water from freezing down to 0-degree F
Ideal for year round use
100 Watts