API 10FB 10 Quart Heated Bucket
A small flat-back heated bucket for a dog, goat or stall pony. It hangs flat on a wall and stows its cord in summer.
Amazon $55.99$55.99
The API 10FB 10 Quart Heated Bucket is the better heated waterer overall, rated 2.4 to 2.3.
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API 9HB 9 Quart Heated Bucket
A small heated bucket for a dog, goats or a few hens kept outdoors. It costs the most per gallon of the heated buckets here.
Amazon $55.31$55.31
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every heated buckets heated waterer; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | API 10FB 10 Quart Heated Bucket | API 9HB 9 Quart Heated Bucket |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.4/5 | 2.3/5 |
| Value 30% | 18 $22.40 per gallon ($55.99, 2.5 gal) | 12 $24.58 per gallon ($55.31, 2.2 gal) |
| Capacity 15% | 4 2.5 gal | 2 2.2 gal |
| Cold rating 20% | 0 cold rating not published, scored as none | 0 cold rating not published, scored as none |
| Features 20% | 80 thermostat, protected cord, cord of 6 ft or more | 80 thermostat, protected cord, cord of 6 ft or more |
| Warranty 15% | 20 1 year warranty | 20 1 year warranty |
Specifications
| API 10FB 10 Quart Heated Bucket | API 9HB 9 Quart Heated Bucket | |
|---|---|---|
| Water | ||
| Type | Heated bucket | Heated bucket |
| Capacity | 2.5 gal | 2.2 gal |
| Price per gallon | $22.40 | $24.58 |
| Drinker | Open top | Open top |
| Heating | ||
| Heater power | 75 W | 50 W |
| Thermostat | Yes | Yes |
| Insulated | No | No |
| Power cord | ||
| Cord | 6 ft | 6 ft |
| Chew protection | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |