Nelson Waterer

Causin Chaos · 04-28-2008, 09:52 PM

Has anyone used one of these? How did they hold up? Am thinking about getting one and wondered if anyone had any pros or cons on it. Thanks

Gemni · 04-28-2008, 09:56 PM

Cons - E-X-P-E-N-S-I-V-E!!!!!!
Pros - I don't know, their to expensive for me

Wolfie · 04-28-2008, 10:29 PM

Hard to install. Have to be set "just right" or else they won't fill. Easy to clean.

**taelesean** · 04-28-2008, 11:04 PM

The pasture waterers are Expensive, Hard to install, and fairly sensitive to horse abuse - that is, if the horses beat up on it, it will cease to function. Their single stall fountains are better, but I just don't like using sheet metal anywhere near a horse if I can help it.

I like these better,

http://www.ritchiefount.com/

they're not as pretty, but I know several people who have had them out for a very long time, and they still work. And they haven't gotten any uglier over time either.

Causin Chaos · 04-29-2008, 09:58 PM

I checked the Richie ones and it was 480.00 with a heater. I found an equuspring for 182.00. Gemni what do you use? Anyone else have any other ideas on it?

midnyte · 04-29-2008, 10:13 PM

The place I'm currently boarding my horses at have had a Nelson in their pasture for over 10 years. It's fairly close to their house and it is wired so that the water is available in winter months. Last winter the heating element went out and we hauled ***buckets*** of water daily to a stock tank until it was fixed. Overall, its been great. You do have to keep an eye on a certain pony out there who loves to pop the water bowl out of the unit, but I think we've foiled him for the moment.

Barnmum · 04-30-2008, 01:54 PM

Just wanted to add my 2 cents.....Ritchie founts all the way!!!! We installed 3 double pasture founts last year. Nice bright yellow pastic, extremely durable, VERY easy to clean and all the "parts" are covered so horses can't chew/push/bite or destroy them. I would recommend them to anyone (and I have!). Plastic exterior is really tough - stands up to the pawing etc that happens when we're "bored" or just in a "poopy" mood. Cleaning is a breeze and very little waste water when rinsing the bowls out.
Next step will be stall founts in my barn.........

Gemni · 04-30-2008, 01:57 PM

At our farm we use Ritchie waters and have for YEARS!!! We love them. I've used them on dairy cows/heifers, horses, and beef cattle with NO problems.

calicocalgirl · 04-30-2008, 02:01 PM

Had Nelson Stall Waterers where I used to work for over 10 yrs.
First few years, no problems. Then had problems with the heating elements. Had to make sure things were turned off where they werent used. Also problems with the heater in the outside pasture waterer.

Easy to clean, however mice tended to make nests in the ones that were used often.

SophiStrut · 04-30-2008, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Causin Chaos

Has anyone used one of these? How did they hold up? Am thinking about getting one and wondered if anyone had any pros or cons on it. Thanks

I've had them since July. Work fine, easy to clean, look good. I'm in FL so I don't have the heating system. Easy to get blood blisters though when you put the "lid" back on after cleaning! Yes, they were expensive!!!!!!

Slim Pikkens · 05-23-2008, 05:57 PM

From the land of harsh winters, my plumber recommended the Nelson stand pipe for reliability. Even in -32 temps it never failed to deliver water. It stands out in the open. It's not as convenient as a self waterer but this way I am able to see who's drinking how much. I open the lever and fill a 20 black rubber tub which I dump when they are done. By doing this twice daily they get plenty of water. Much, much easier on the power bill as it's not heated. In very cold weather I'll take out a kettle full of boiled water to warm the water a little. By placing it outside the fence, a short length of eavestroughing delivers the water to the tub.

Ferronsgranny · 05-23-2008, 10:15 PM

My neighbor built his own.

He built his using the insides of a toilet tank. He drlled the hole, used the rubber gaskets, etc. and it works great. He also put in a drain spout so he can empty it when needed. To stop the water from running when cleaning, he just shuts of the water faucet. Can you say a man with too much time on his hands.

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04-28-2008, 09:52 PM
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Gemni Yearling Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Central, Minnesota Posts: 801	Cons - E-X-P-E-N-S-I-V-E!!!!!! Pros - I don't know, their to expensive for me __________________ When life hands you lemons, just add the liquor and you got yourself some lemonade

04-28-2008, 10:29 PM
Wolfie Coming two Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: US Posts: 1,547	Hard to install. Have to be set "just right" or else they won't fill. Easy to clean.

04-28-2008, 11:04 PM
taelesean Administrator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 5,675	The pasture waterers are Expensive, Hard to install, and fairly sensitive to horse abuse - that is, if the horses beat up on it, it will cease to function. Their single stall fountains are better, but I just don't like using sheet metal anywhere near a horse if I can help it. I like these better, http://www.ritchiefount.com/ they're not as pretty, but I know several people who have had them out for a very long time, and they still work. And they haven't gotten any uglier over time either. __________________

04-29-2008, 09:58 PM
Causin Chaos Newborn Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: wynne arkansas Posts: 36	I checked the Richie ones and it was 480.00 with a heater. I found an equuspring for 182.00. Gemni what do you use? Anyone else have any other ideas on it?

04-29-2008, 10:13 PM
midnyte Halter broke Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 153	The place I'm currently boarding my horses at have had a Nelson in their pasture for over 10 years. It's fairly close to their house and it is wired so that the water is available in winter months. Last winter the heating element went out and we hauled *buckets* of water daily to a stock tank until it was fixed. Overall, its been great. You do have to keep an eye on a certain pony out there who loves to pop the water bowl out of the unit, but I think we've foiled him for the moment.

04-30-2008, 01:54 PM
Barnmum Newborn Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Calgary AB Posts: 15	Paddock Founts Just wanted to add my 2 cents.....Ritchie founts all the way!!!! We installed 3 double pasture founts last year. Nice bright yellow pastic, extremely durable, VERY easy to clean and all the "parts" are covered so horses can't chew/push/bite or destroy them. I would recommend them to anyone (and I have!). Plastic exterior is really tough - stands up to the pawing etc that happens when we're "bored" or just in a "poopy" mood. Cleaning is a breeze and very little waste water when rinsing the bowls out. Next step will be stall founts in my barn.........

04-30-2008, 01:57 PM
Gemni Yearling Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Central, Minnesota Posts: 801	At our farm we use Ritchie waters and have for YEARS!!! We love them. I've used them on dairy cows/heifers, horses, and beef cattle with NO problems. __________________ When life hands you lemons, just add the liquor and you got yourself some lemonade

04-30-2008, 02:01 PM
calicocalgirl Greenbroke Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Belleville, Pa Posts: 3,060	Had Nelson Stall Waterers where I used to work for over 10 yrs. First few years, no problems. Then had problems with the heating elements. Had to make sure things were turned off where they werent used. Also problems with the heater in the outside pasture waterer. Easy to clean, however mice tended to make nests in the ones that were used often.

05-23-2008, 05:57 PM
Slim Pikkens Started Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,950	From the land of harsh winters, my plumber recommended the Nelson stand pipe for reliability. Even in -32 temps it never failed to deliver water. It stands out in the open. It's not as convenient as a self waterer but this way I am able to see who's drinking how much. I open the lever and fill a 20 black rubber tub which I dump when they are done. By doing this twice daily they get plenty of water. Much, much easier on the power bill as it's not heated. In very cold weather I'll take out a kettle full of boiled water to warm the water a little. By placing it outside the fence, a short length of eavestroughing delivers the water to the tub.

05-23-2008, 10:15 PM
Ferronsgranny Started Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Creek, MS Posts: 2,050	My neighbor built his own. He built his using the insides of a toilet tank. He drlled the hole, used the rubber gaskets, etc. and it works great. He also put in a drain spout so he can empty it when needed. To stop the water from running when cleaning, he just shuts of the water faucet. Can you say a man with too much time on his hands. __________________ Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.