Pallet Heaters for Water Fountains - where can I get one?

suzanne · « **on:** September 25, 2007, 11:33 »

I wonder if anyone can help? I want to stop the water freezing in my chickens' water fountain in the cold weather. I've seen various chemical solutions which I'm not keen on but read a ref to a heater pallet for metal water fountains on a website but have been unable to find any to buy if indeed they exist!

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, thanks.

muntjac · « **Reply #1 on:** September 25, 2007, 11:37 »

go to tropical fish tank shop and buy a heaterstat for tanks . a small 100 watt will suffice i reckon. cost about £12 make sure you have a circuit breaker etc installed and no water can get into the electrics

suzanne · « **Reply #2 on:** September 25, 2007, 12:30 »

thank you so much - I'll give it a try!

Celtic Eagle · « **Reply #3 on:** September 25, 2007, 12:37 »

A small homebrew heater pad under the fountain would work as well and they aren't as fragile as the heaters I know I'broke two also if the tank runs dry the heater goes pop.

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #4 on:** September 25, 2007, 12:50 »

What brilliant ideas here ! I might try that myself :idea:

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