Ritchie OmniFount 2
A double-sided heated automatic waterer that splits a fence between two small pens or paddocks. It waters up to 40 horses or beef cattle.
Amazon $879.99$879.99
The Ritchie OmniFount 2 and the Ritchie OmniFount 2 Special are evenly matched, rated 2.9 and 2.9. The Ritchie OmniFount 2 costs $20 less ($879.99 vs $899.99).
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Ritchie OmniFount 2 Special
The low-drinking-height OmniFount 2, for flocks of sheep and goats. It waters up to 100 head across a fence line.
Amazon $899.99$899.99
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 2 | Ritchie OmniFount 2 Special |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.9/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 30% | 12 $400 per gallon ($879.99, 2.2 gal) | 11 $409.09 per gallon ($899.99, 2.2 gal) |
| Capacity 15% | 4 2.2 gal | 4 2.2 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 | 100 thermostat, insulated, hardwired, no cord |
| Warranty 15% | 100 10 years warranty | 100 10 years warranty |
Specifications
| Ritchie OmniFount 2 | Ritchie OmniFount 2 Special | |
|---|---|---|
| Water | ||
| Type | Automatic waterer | Automatic waterer |
| Capacity | 2.2 gal | 2.2 gal |
| Price per gallon | $400 | $409.09 |
| Drinker | Trough | Trough |
| Animals served | 40 beef cattle or horses, 20 dairy | 100 sheep or goats |
| Heating | ||
| Heater power | 298 W | 298 W |
| Thermostat | Yes | Yes |
| Insulated | Yes | Yes |
| Power cord | ||
| Cord | Hardwired | Hardwired |
| Chew protection | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Material | Polyethylene body, 304 stainless steel trough | Polyethylene body, 304 stainless steel trough |
| Warranty | 10 years | 10 years |