Sku: 16271
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The Thrifty King CT1-2000 is a single-drink automatic livestock waterer with a drinking height of 19 inches. Designed with a fully insulated polyethylene body and elliptical enclosure to help regulate temperature, the CT1-2000 helps many operations through the winter without heat. And for areas with severe winter weather, an added heater uses minimal energy to keep the water warm.

By covering the drinking area, the elliptical enclosure helps keep water cool and minimize evaporation — all while stopping mosquitos from breeding.

  • Elliptical closures tip easily so animals can drink without resistance, unlike balls.
  • Solid foam insulation completely sealed in impact-resistant polyethylene helps maintain water temperature.
  • Unique water seal keeps cold air away from the valve.
Part No.
16271
Length
28.5in/72cm
Width
20in/51cm
Height
24.5in/62cm
Weight
61lbs/28kg
Drinking Height
19 inches
Herd Capacity
30 Beef
1-foot thermal tube top

1-foot thermal tube top

Use the 1-foot thermal tube for shallow frost lines or combine with the 2-foot extension to accommodate any waterline depth.
1/2-inch valve rubber package

1/2-inch valve rubber package

Extend the life of your 1/2-inch valves by replacing the valve rubbers.
2-foot thermal tube extension

2-foot thermal tube extension

Combine the 2-foot extension with other lengths of thermal tubes to accommodate any waterline depth.
2-inch plug package

2-inch plug package

Plug package for Thrifty King CT series, EZFount, Genesis and Omni Combination waterers.
4-foot thermal tube top

4-foot thermal tube top

Protect your vertical water supply line from freezing with thermal tubes.
Anchor bolts package

Anchor bolts package

Stainless-steel anchor bolts to secure your Ritchie automatic waterer.
Float with long arm

Float with long arm

Regulate and adjust your automatic waterer level using the Ritchie float.
Float with short arm

Float with short arm

Regulate and adjust your automatic waterer level using the Ritchie float.
Green 1/2-inch valve package

Green 1/2-inch valve package

This green 1/2-inch valve is for high-pressure situations for use in smaller Ritchie waterers.
HP valve bracket

HP valve bracket

HP bracket used with all Thrifty King CT Series waterers, all WaterMasters and WaterMatic units that use the 3/4-inch valve.
Immersion heater

Immersion heater

Add heat protection to your all-plastic Ritchie waterers for cold winter days.
Red 1/2-inch valve package

Red 1/2-inch valve package

This red 1/2-inch valve is for high-pressure situations for use in smaller Ritchie waterers.
Self-regulating heat cable

Self-regulating heat cable

Add protection to your valve and waterline with our self-regulating heat cable with a built in thermostat.
Silicone plug package

Silicone plug package

Silicone drain plug for the Thrifty King HG series.
Valve bracket

Valve bracket

Use the valve bracket to mount your valve to the side of the valve chamber.

Ritchie Waterers are so well insulated that we have been recognized by electric companies and government agencies for energy efficiency. Below is the estimated cost of electricity per unit, per year.

All costs are based on a rate of 18.05 cents per kilowatt-hour. Your cost may vary. Estimates based on U.S. dollars.

Estimated annual energy cost for Thrifty King CT1-2000

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma St. Louis, Missouri Conrad, Iowa Sioux Falls, South Dakota Fargo, North Dakota Winnipeg, Manitoba
$12.62 $16.16 $26.10 $28.28 $30.13 $32.65

The best warranty in the business

We stand behind what we build. That’s why our polyethylene (poly) waterers are backed by a 10-year limited warranty* and our stainless-steel troughs are covered by a 10-year, 100% warranty against manufacturing defects and corrosion.

It’s simple: Reliable products should come with a warranty to match.

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*Excludes Genesis product line (1-year warranty)

Having good, clean water for our cows and calves 365 days a year is the lifeblood of this operation.
Brent Voss, Voss Angus

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