A low-cost 3 gallon heated fount for flocks in moderate winters. It is the cheapest way here to keep a coop in liquid water.
Amazon $53.99The Farm Innovators HPF-100 Heated Fount is the better heated waterer overall, rated 3.0 to 3.0. The Farm Innovators HPF-100 Heated Fount leads on value. The API HPW33 Heated Poultry Waterer wins on cold rating. The Farm Innovators HPF-100 Heated Fount costs $11 less ($53.99 vs $64.99).
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A 3 gallon heated fount with an open drinking pan, for small flocks in cold but not extreme winters. It is the simplest way to switch a flock to heated water.
Amazon $64.99Which should you buy?
- Choose the Farm Innovators HPF-100 Heated Fount for value ($18 per gallon ($53.99, 3 gal) vs $21.66 per gallon ($64.99, 3 gal)).
- Choose the API HPW33 Heated Poultry Waterer for cold rating (ice-free to -5 F vs ice-free to 0 F).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every poultry heated waterer; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Farm Innovators HPF-100 Heated Fount | API HPW33 Heated Poultry Waterer |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 30% | 66 $18 per gallon ($53.99, 3 gal) | 51 $21.66 per gallon ($64.99, 3 gal) |
| Capacity 15% | 33 3 gal | 33 3 gal |
| Cold rating 20% | 50 ice-free to 0 F | 62 ice-free to -5 F |
| Features 20% | 30 thermostat | 30 thermostat |
| Warranty 15% | 20 1 year warranty | 20 1 year warranty |
Specifications
| Farm Innovators HPF-100 Heated Fount | API HPW33 Heated Poultry Waterer | |
|---|---|---|
| Water | ||
| Type | Heated fount | Heated fount |
| Capacity | 3 gal | 3 gal |
| Price per gallon | $18 | $21.66 |
| Drinker | Drinking pan | Drinking pan |
| Heating | ||
| Heater power | - | 100 W |
| Ice-free to | 0 °F | -5 °F |
| Thermostat | Yes | Yes |
| Insulated | No | No |
| Power cord | ||
| Cord | - | 4 ft |
| Build | ||
| Material | Plastic | - |
| Weight | 2.6 lb | - |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
