Sku: 18359
$798.99

Built for performance and longevity, OmniFount merges stainless-steel durability with poly insulation to create the ultimate livestock watering solution. Designed with animal safety in mind, the OmniFount 1 features smooth rounded edges and a fully insulated casing for energy efficiency. The stainless-steel trough features thermostatically controlled heat elements attached to the underside for frost-free service all winter long.

The OmniFount 1’s single trough has an 18-inch (46-cm) drinking height and a quick-refill valve that provides fresh water for up to 20 head of beef cattle or horses.

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  • Reliable quick-refill Ritchie valve offers constant access to fresh water.
  • Durable insulated casing boosts energy efficiency.
  • Unit comes complete and ready to install.
Part No.
18359
Length
20in/51cm
Width
14in/36cm
Height
25in/64cm
Weight
39lbs/18kg
Drinking Height
18 inches
Heat
173W (1.4A@120V)
Herd Capacity
10 Dairy, 20 Horses, 20 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.
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.
Cable heater

Cable heater

This replacement cable heater protects your valve and water line. For use in waterers with metal troughs.
Disc thermostat

Disc thermostat

Easily adjust the temperature of your heating elements with the disc thermostat.
Drain pipe

Drain pipe

Drain pipe for the OmniFount 1, OmniFount 2 and OmniFount 2 Special automatic waterers.
Drain washer package

Drain washer package

Drain washers for all OmniFount, UltraFount and EcoFount models.
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.
Heater 125W

Heater 125W

Keep your stainless-steel trough from freezing even during the coldest winters.
OmniFount drain plug

OmniFount drain plug

Use this plug to seal the trough in your OmniFount series waterer.
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.
Standpipe package (small units)

Standpipe package (small units)

Run your waterline through the standpipe in your smaller Omni and UltraFount series units.
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 OmniFount 1

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma St. Louis, Missouri Conrad, Iowa Sioux Falls, South Dakota Fargo, North Dakota Winnipeg, Manitoba
$19.96 $25.56 $41.26 $44.73 $47.66 $51.66

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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