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
A fresh and exciting partnership between Classic Equine® and Ritchie® now provides automatic water solutions designed specifically with horses in mind. Classic Equine by Ritchie automatic waterers provide a top-of-the-line watering solution for your horses in all climates. While Classic … Read More
Being a Ritchie Distributor is much like our waterers. Once your company is established as a Distributor, you will be around for a long time. We are proud of this and the relationship we have with our Distributors, many of … Read More
Using a gravity flow system to supply water to your automatic waterer isn’t an unusual application when using our waterers. Due to the versatility of our valves and the pressure range that they can handle, 5-80 PSI, you can have a … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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. … Read More
