Ritchie waterers can be used with almost any water source including pond water. Our Engineer Ed provides some insight on considerations to take when using pond water as your water source.
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We want to hear from you. If you have any questions that you would like a video answer to, please contact Ruth atrpeterson@ritchiefount.com.
Recently a customer asked “Should we use rebar in cement when making a pad for our waterer?” Our Engineer Ed answers this questions and provides some tips to help ensure your waterer will function properly in the video below. After all installation is key to long term, low maintenance use.
All of our instruction manuals are available online, however for a quick overview of installation visit https://ritchiefount.com/installation/
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We want to hear from you. If you have any questions that you would like a video answer to, please contact Ruth at rpeterson@ritchiefount.com.
In a recent email, we received the following question. “I had purchased three waterers and recently installed them. One of the valves is continuously leaking. The other two work fine. We are looking for some help with this problem”
Our Engineer Ed provides possible solutions to this issue in the video below.
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Learn how to install a pressure regulator by watching this video.
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We are proud to announce a new versatile way to water your large and small animals at the same time. The new Omni Combination Conversion (OCC) provides an easy way to add a lower trough to your already existing Omni 5 and Omni 10 automatic waterer. Featuring smooth round corners, insulated casing and the same durable construction found in all of our waterers, the Omni Combination Conversion is ideal for calves, sheep and other small animals. Sized to replace the access panel in existing installed Omni 5 and Omni 10 units, the new unit is also easy to install.
Features of the new unit include:
- Smooth rounded corners for animal’s safety
- 10-Year Warranty
- Easy to Install
- Low to the ground with a 13″ drinking height. Ideal for calves and other small animals
- Immersion heater heat protection available for cold climates (Part number 16311 sold separately.)
- Durable deep trough for reliable water supply
- Removable for maintenance and access to waterline and heaters
- Drain with removable plug for easy cleaning
- ***Not intended for use with swine
To learn more about the Omni Combination Conversion view it’s features in our YouTube video.
Installation is easy. Our Engineer Ed explains how.
Since 1921, Ritchie has manufactured durable, dependable automatic fountains for many species of livestock, including beef, dairy, equine, swine, sheep and goats. The distinct Ritchie design has been the standard bearer of quality. Ritchie fountains continue to serve all sizes of operations with equipment designed to provide years of trouble-free use. The Omni Combination Conversion is available for sale through your local dealer or in the United States, online.
Ritchie is a proud Allied Council Member of the NCBA and we had a fantastic time at the #Beefmeet in San Antonio this year. Our President, Leon Yantis had the opportunity to be interviewed by Cattlemen to Cattlemen in their Trade Show Spotlight where he discussed Ritchie and the products that we manufacture.
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