Posted 2017-11-08 2:47 PM Subject: Submersible Tank De-Icer's
Shoot Yeah
Posts: 4273 Location: Where you need a paddle... Oregon!
I bought the submersible type that goes to the bottom and I have both a metal stock tank and a plastic/fiberglass tank and can use either one. I've googled and youtubed some information about them, but would like to hear personal experience.
I understand that it should be grounded. It looks like if I use the fiberglass one I can attached copper wire to a ground rod, coil the wire and attach it to a small brick that hits the bottom of the tank and prohibits the wire from coming out.
Any other feedback or personal experience regarding set-up or how well they work?
Posted 2017-11-08 2:50 PM Subject: RE: Submersible Tank De-Icer's
Expert
Posts: 3815 Location: The best kept secret in TX
We have the plastic Rubbermaid tanks and never have a problem with the stock tanks. Only time I have had a problem was with the heated stall buckets... but that was operator error. LOL
Posted 2017-11-08 3:06 PM Subject: RE: Submersible Tank De-Icer's
Shoot Yeah
Posts: 4273 Location: Where you need a paddle... Oregon!
IRunOnFaith - 2017-11-08 2:50 PM
We have the plastic Rubbermaid tanks and never have a problem with the stock tanks. Only time I have had a problem was with the heated stall buckets... but that was operator error. LOL
Posted 2017-11-09 10:16 AM Subject: RE: Submersible Tank De-Icer's
Shoot Yeah
Posts: 4273 Location: Where you need a paddle... Oregon!
Thanks for the advice. I watched a couple youtube videos and it said that if you don't ground them they put off just enough electricity in the water that if you put your hand in in the water you can feel the current dancing on your hand, which causes horses to not drink from the sensation on their muzzle. But if you guys don't have that happen, then I might not bother....?
Posted 2017-11-09 10:52 AM Subject: RE: Submersible Tank De-Icer's
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Lady - 2017-11-09 10:16 AM
Thanks for the advice. I watched a couple youtube videos and it said that if you don't ground them they put off just enough electricity in the water that if you put your hand in in the water you can feel the current dancing on your hand, which causes horses to not drink from the sensation on their muzzle. But if you guys don't have that happen, then I might not bother....?
I'll get a gfci
Not true. If it puts any current into the water then something is faulty with it. If you plug it into the safety outlet and it kicks off you know you have stray voltage. Been using tank heaters for over 25 years.
Submersible Tank De-Icer's
