IN IT FOR THE LONG HAUL
Even the most durable waterers need maintenance
Your animals’ need for clean, consistent hydration doesn’t take a day off. Neither do your Ritchie waterers.
Proactively maintaining your waterers helps prevent small issues from turning into downtime. Because true reliability isn’t only about how a waterer is built — it’s about how it’s maintained and supported for the long haul.
Simple steps make a difference:
- Clean regularly to protect water quality.
- Inspect seasonally, especially before weather turns hot or cold.
- Check flow rate and refill consistency.
- Watch for wear on valves, floats and seals.
When to troubleshoot or replace parts
Address issues early if you notice:
- Inconsistent water levels.
- Constant running or slow refilling.
- Leaks or visible component wear.
- Reduced heating performance.
Often, replacing a worn part can quickly and cost-effectively restore full function.
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Thrifty King Ribbed Elliptical Closure #16646
Fully insulated closure for the Thrifty King Series automatic waterer
16305
Omni 2 Valve Chamber Cover 18424
Replacement valve chamber cover for your Omni 2 and Omni-2 Special automatic waterer.
18424
Omni 1 Valve Chamber Cover 18422
Replacement valve chamber cover for your Omni 1 automatic waterer.
18422
Thrifty King ribbed elliptical closure
A fully insulated closure for the Thrifty King series automatic waterer.
Stall Fount II 20 Inch Shroud 18492
Protect your water line under your Stall Fount II with this optional 20" shroud.
18492
Stall Fount II 30 Inch Shroud
Protect your water line under your Stall Fount II with this optional 30" shroud.
2-inch plug package
Plug package for Thrifty King CT series, EZFount, Genesis and Omni Combination waterers.
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.
3/4-inch HP valve assembly
More buoyant than prior models, the 3/4-inch HP valve features a higher flow rate and a thumb screw to easily adjust the water height.
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