We are often asked if goats and sheep can use our Thrifty King Series in an energy free setting. Engineer Ed highlights how our energy free waterers function and what may need to be done if used with sheep or goats.
The energy free requirements are below:
Thrifty King fountains are intended to be energy free, however, a number of factors must be met for this to be the case:
There must be at least 10 animals that have the Thrifty King fountain as their only source of water.
There must be a good seal against wind between the concrete platform and base of the unit.
The water seal grooves between the base, and top of the unit, and between the top of the unit and the valve cover must be filled with liquid.
The supply water temperature must be at least 42 degrees. (This may be an issue for rural or municipal water supplies.)
Goats and sheep often do not drink enough water to qualify for the 10 head requirement. Engineer Ed elaborates further on the energy free usage.
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Reliable and quick refill is the reputation that Ritchie valves have. However over time, just as with all moving parts, they may need to be replaced or changed. A leaking valve is a strong indicator as to when the vavle or the valve rubber may need to be changed or serviced.
In this video, Engineer Ed reviews the causes and easy solutions as to why your 3/4″ Ritchie valve, found in larger units, may leak.
Ritchie valves are known for their reliable service and quick refill, however over time, just as with all moving parts, they may need to be replaced or changed. A strong indicator of this is when the valve starts to leak.
Engineer Ed reviews the causes and solutions to why your 3/4″ Ritchie valve may leak.
Parts Featured in this video
Valve Rubber Package part number 15152
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Ritchie valves are known for their reliable service and quick refill, however over time, just as with all moving parts, they may need to be replaced or changed. A strong indicator of this is when the valve starts to leak.
In this video, Engineer Ed reviews the causes and easy solutions as to why your 1/2″ Ritchie valve may leak.
For more information on Ritchie products visit http://www.ritchiefount.com
Parts Featured in this video
1/2″ Low Pressure White Valve https://ritchiefount.com/product/white-12-inch-valve-package/
1/2″ Medium Pressure Red Valve https://ritchiefount.com/product/red-12-inch-valve-package/
1/2″ Green High Pressure Valve https://ritchiefount.com/product/green-12-inch-valve-package/
1/2″ Valve Rubber Package 15151 https://ritchiefount.com/product/12-inch-valve-rubber-package/
Pressure Regulator https://ritchiefount.com/product/pressure-reducing-valve-package/
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We have been in business since 1921 so you can imagine the change in technology we have seen over the years. From hand drawn sketches of our parts and products to today’s 3D printing, we have seen and done it all. Ritchie has the ability to create and manufacture our product from concept to completion at our factory in Conrad, Iowa. We have printed miniature models of our waterers which reside on our Engineers desk.
Today, our Engineer Tad was working on the change and improvement of a small piece that goes into our waterers and we were able to capture the 3D print.
It will be interesting to see how technology changes over the next 90+ years of business.
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Ritchie Industries maintains a consistency with our parts and our product. Our waterers are known to last well past their 10 year warranty so we have made an effort to keep our parts interchangeable with our older units. Ritchie features two valve sizes, the 1/2″ valve series and the 3/4″ inch valve series. The 3/4″ valve series only has one float to choose from that will work on all waterers with the 3/4″ valve. Because the units that feature a 1/2″ valve generally have smaller valve chambers, we offer 3 different float sizes to fit the appropriate chamber. Engineer Ed explains where each float and corresponding valve can be found.
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