Brower MC32E Heated Hog Waterer
A heated hog waterer for a fence line between two pens of up to 150 pigs. It plugs into a 120 V outlet.
Amazon $439.99$439.99
The Brower MC32E Heated Hog Waterer and the Ritchie OmniFount 1 are evenly matched, rated 2.8 and 2.7. The Ritchie OmniFount 1 wins on warranty and features. The Brower MC32E Heated Hog Waterer costs $290 less ($439.99 vs $729.99).
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Ritchie OmniFount 1
A single-sided heated automatic waterer for a stall, small pen or paddock of up to 20 horses or beef cattle. It is the lowest-cost Ritchie here.
Amazon $729.99$729.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Ritchie OmniFount 1 for warranty (10 years warranty vs 1.5 years warranty) and features (thermostat, insulated, hardwired, no cord vs thermostat, insulated).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every automatic waterers heated waterer; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Brower MC32E Heated Hog Waterer | Ritchie OmniFount 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.8/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Value 30% | 50 capacity not published (neutral score used) | 1 $486.66 per gallon ($729.99, 1.5 gal) |
| Capacity 15% | 50 capacity not published (neutral score used) | 0 1.5 gal |
| Cold rating 20% | 0 cold rating not published, scored as none | 0 cold rating not published, scored as none |
| Features 20% | 50 thermostat, insulated | 100 thermostat, insulated, hardwired, no cord |
| Warranty 15% | 30 1.5 years warranty | 100 10 years warranty |
Specifications
| Brower MC32E Heated Hog Waterer | Ritchie OmniFount 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Water | ||
| Type | Automatic waterer | Automatic waterer |
| Capacity | - | 1.5 gal |
| Price per gallon | - | $486.66 |
| Drinker | Trough | Trough |
| Animals served | Up to 150 hogs | 20 beef cattle or horses, 10 dairy |
| Heating | ||
| Heater power | 500 W | 173 W |
| Thermostat | Yes | Yes |
| Insulated | Yes | Yes |
| Power cord | ||
| Cord | - | Hardwired |
| Chew protection | - | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Material | Galvanized steel, polyurethane foam insulation | Polyethylene body, 304 stainless steel trough |
| Warranty | 1.5 years | 10 years |