Join us at the USTRC National Finals, October 24 – November 1st, 2015 to register in our daily drawing to win $500 in Ritchie bucks, good towards any Ritchie waterer or part. To learn more about the USTRC Finals, visit … Read More
INTRODUCING A NEW 1/2″ VALVE PIN STYLE TO HELP WITH MAINTENANCE We have been using the same style high-flow valves in our waterers so long, even 30-year-old waterers can still find replacements. After all, why change something that has a … Read More
Our 3/4″ float package, part number 18314 comes standard with a 2″ extension arm. The 3/4″ float is used in all of our larger Ritchie waterers so depending on what water model you have, you may find that the arm is … Read More
We get several questions that all come back to one central premise. Can I drill a hole in my Ritchie Unit? Whether you are trying to bring a water line or electrical cord into the unit, or putting a screw … Read More
The Ritchie EcoFount series automatic waterers feature a different design than our other traditional waterers. For instance, the anchor bolts are located on the inside of the unit and are only visible if you remove the trough or the side … Read More
The EcoFount series offers is a top-of-the-line unit providing overall heat coverage along the stainless steel trough provides, a flip top lid for easy cleaning and a fully insulated casing for energy efficiency, cleanliness and keeping the water cooler in … Read More
After 94 years of experience in automatic watering, we have heard almost every reason why automatic waterers should be used and reasons and beliefs why not to. Recently Thehorse.com conducted a poll on their website asking their readers what automatic … Read More
Each Ritchie waterer should be bolted to a concrete pad for stability and to create a sealable surface around the base of the unit. It is a misconception that the anchor bolts should be set in the concrete pad. We … Read More
We love hearing from you whether over the phone, through email or through our social networks. We have taken many of your questions to our YouTube Channel where Engineer Ed provides a video answer or solution. Our Facebook Fan Noreen recently asked “Are there … Read More
The Thrifty King units are knowing for their superior insulation and energy free properties. Even with the supplemental heat, the Thrifty King units remain extremely energy efficient. As a tradeoff to these superior properties, cleaning requires a little bit of … Read More
