Horse Drinker Maintenance Tips and Tricks
Horse drinker maintenance on the Bar-Bar-A is not complicated. Anyone with a few tools and willing hands can adjust and replace parts. To access the internal workings, loosen the two screws located on the bottom side of the top that covers the buried tube. Pull the unit straight up (without twisting right or left) and keep pulling until the entire insides are out and visible. For a video on what this looks like you can view the installation video and fast forward to the last minute of the video. Installation Process Walkthrough
Our automatic waterers are generally maintenance free but with everything mechanical after years of use there are times that adjustments or parts may need to be updated. Here are the most common maintenance procedures.
Quick fix for slow filling bowl
Changing the Drain Valve-
Quick fix for slow draining bowl
Cleaning or changing the filter-
Quick fix for overflowing from the top
Cleaning the main valve-
Quick fix for tightening cable and changing paddle
Changing the Paddle and Cable-