As convenient as automatic horse waterers are for making watering your horses easier than ever, nothing is perfect. There are a few different issues that you can run into. Some of them result from installation issues, others from nothing to do with the waterer at all, and some are just malfunctions. Here are some common issues with automatic horse waterers and some likely causes, so that you know how to keep your horses happy with functioning automatic waterers.
Electricity Shocking Animals
If you have an electric automatic horse waterer and it’s not grounded properly, it could end up shocking your horses every time they try to drink from it. This can cause your horses to avoid their waterer and become dehydrated. You can work with an electrician to resolve the issue. You can also make the switch to a non-electric automatic waterer, like the ones we here at Bar Bar A provide, so that you never have to worry about your horses getting shocked by their waterer again.
Dirt, Contaminated Water
You want your horses drinking fresh, clean water in order to avoid disease and keep them healthy. Horses can be picky about the water that they drink, too, so you want to keep their water clean in order to encourage them to drink enough and stay hydrated.
This can be caused by a few things. If your waterer does not automatically drain, then the standing water can easily get dirty and contaminated. It could also have broken or dirty parts which cause it to not drain properly.
Water Overflowing Out The Sides Of The Drinker
If you have problems with the drain field filling up with water going above the insulator and overflowing out the sides of the drinker, this could be caused by a couple of different issues. First, if you hit clay when you install the unit, you’ll want to ensure that you have a deeper drain fill and put gravel in. If you don’t, you’ll end up dealing with it continuing to fill up and needing to pump it every few months. It could also be because of an expired drain valve.
Mechanical Malfunctions
Automatic waterers are made of a few different parts, and if one of them malfunctions, gets worn out, or breaks, this can cause your waterer to not work properly. Staying on top of routine maintenance and replacing any worn or broken parts will keep your waterer functional.
Are You Having Issues With Your Automatic Horse Waterers?
The support team here at Bar Bar A is always ready and willing to help our customers resolve any issues that may occur with their automatic horse waterers. Don’t hesitate to contact us if you are having any troubles, and we’ll help you sort it out.
If you’re not using a Bar Bar A horse drinker and you’re experiencing issues with automatic horse waterers like it putting your horse into an unnatural drinking position, encouraging algae growth, or shocking your horses, it may be time to make the switch.
Our automatic waterers are designed with horses in mind. We’ve seen all of the common issues that people have with their waterers, and have sought to address them in our waterers. Our waterers are non-electric, so there’s no need to worry about them shocking your horses. They are low to the ground, so they are natural for your horses to drink from. Plus, they connect to your water line, so the water automatically drains when your horses are done drinking. This allows you to avoid dirty, contaminated water.
To learn more about our automatic horse waterers and how they work, please don’t hesitate to contact us today.