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
The Ritchie OmniFount 1 is the better heated waterer overall, rated 2.7 to 2.4. The Ritchie OmniFount 1 leads on features. The Ritchie OmniFount 1 costs $339.99 less ($729.99 vs $1,069.98).
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Ritchie StallFount 125
A wall-mounted heated waterer for a single horse stall. It suits barns where water lines run to each stall.
Amazon $1,069.98$1,069.98
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Ritchie OmniFount 1 for 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 | Ritchie OmniFount 1 | Ritchie StallFount 125 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.7/5 | 2.4/5 |
| Value 30% | 1 $486.66 per gallon ($729.99, 1.5 gal) | 0 $563.15 per gallon ($1,069.98, 1.9 gal) |
| Capacity 15% | 0 1.5 gal | 2 1.9 gal |
| Cold rating 20% | 0 cold rating not published, scored as none | 0 cold rating not published, scored as none |
| Features 20% | 100 thermostat, insulated, hardwired, no cord | 50 thermostat, insulated |
| Warranty 15% | 100 10 years warranty | 100 10 years warranty |
Specifications
| Ritchie OmniFount 1 | Ritchie StallFount 125 | |
|---|---|---|
| Water | ||
| Type | Automatic waterer | Automatic waterer |
| Capacity | 1.5 gal | 1.9 gal |
| Price per gallon | $486.66 | $563.15 |
| Drinker | Trough | Trough |
| Animals served | 20 beef cattle or horses, 10 dairy | One stall |
| Heating | ||
| Heater power | 173 W | 173 W |
| Thermostat | Yes | Yes |
| Insulated | Yes | Yes |
| Power cord | ||
| Cord | Hardwired | - |
| Chew protection | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Material | Polyethylene body, 304 stainless steel trough | 304 stainless steel |
| Weight | - | 30 lb |
| Warranty | 10 years | 10 years |