A 3 gallon nipple waterer for small flocks where winters drop well below zero. It has the strongest heater of the poultry waterers here.
Amazon $56.99The Lilyang ACW-004 Heated Chicken Waterer rates 3.4 among poultry heated waterers; the Ritchie StallFount 125 rates 2.4 among automatic waterers ones. The Lilyang ACW-004 Heated Chicken Waterer costs $1,012.99 less ($56.99 vs $1,069.98).
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A wall-mounted heated waterer for a single horse stall. It suits barns where water lines run to each stall.
Amazon $1,069.98Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (poultry and automatic waterers), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Lilyang ACW-004 Heated Chicken Waterer | Ritchie StallFount 125 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 2.4/5 |
| Value 30% | 62 $19 per gallon ($56.99, 3 gal) | 0 $563.15 per gallon ($1,069.98, 1.9 gal) |
| Capacity 15% | 33 3 gal | 2 1.9 gal |
| Cold rating 20% | 100 ice-free to -20 F | 0 cold rating not published, scored as none |
| Features 20% | 50 thermostat, cord of 6 ft or more | 50 thermostat, insulated |
| Warranty 15% | 10 6 months warranty | 100 10 years warranty |
Specifications
| Lilyang ACW-004 Heated Chicken Waterer | Ritchie StallFount 125 | |
|---|---|---|
| Water | ||
| Type | Heated fount | Automatic waterer |
| Capacity | 3 gal | 1.9 gal |
| Price per gallon | $19 | $563.15 |
| Drinker | Nipples | Trough |
| Animals served | - | One stall |
| Heating | ||
| Heater power | 250 W | 173 W |
| Ice-free to | -20 °F | - |
| Thermostat | Yes | Yes |
| Insulated | - | Yes |
| Power cord | ||
| Cord | 6.5 ft | - |
| Build | ||
| Material | Plastic bucket, cast aluminum heat plate | 304 stainless steel |
| Weight | 4 lb | 30 lb |
| Warranty | 6 months | 10 years |