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How does a Drinking Post get installed?
An approximately 3 feet x 3 feet hole is dug to a depth that is at least 18 inches deeper than the frost line. A 12 inch deep gravel bed is laid at the bottom of the hole and a cinder block is placed to put the bottom of the post on. The Post is then connected to the water line with flexible piping. Hardware cloth is laid on top of the gravel all around the Drinking Post, then the hole is backfilled and compacted. The water gets turned back on and the Drinking Post is ready for use!
How do I know if my animals are drinking enough?
You’ll know your animals are drinking because you will also see that they are urinating frequently. If more detailed monitoring is desired, ask us about installing a water meter as part of the system. We also recommend checking the Drinking Post every couple days to make sure the water is still flowing when the paddle is depressed.
How does it work?
The Drinking Post works like a frost-free yard hydrant with a bowl at the top of it. The bowl fills then the animal presses on the paddle and drains back below the frost line once the animal is done drinking. (could also attach diagram to this question)
Some Drinking Post Facts
Does a Drinking Post need a water supply?
Yes, the Drinking Post gets connected to a waterline from a fresh, clean water source such as your well or city water. The connection is made in the ground below the frost line.
How deep does a Drinking Post get buried?
The bottom of the Drinking Post needs to be 18 inches below your local frost line. If your area does not have a frost line, the minimum depth is 24 inches.
Why doesn’t it freeze?
There is no standing water in the Drinking Post so the water is never able to freeze or grow algae. Water is either flowing because the animal is drinking or it is drained back down into the ground.
How tall is a Drinking Post?
Your Drinking Post can be sized anywhere from 6 inches tall to 3 feet tall depending on the size and type of animal using the waterer.
Does a Drinking Post require electricity?
No, the Drinking Post operates off of water pressure, no electricity is required for heating.
My horse is a cribber. Is a Drinking Post tough enough?
The Drinking Post bowl is specifically designed to prevent cribbing and is extremely durable.
Will a Drinking Post work for dogs?
Some dogs, such as larger breeds, may be able to figure out how to use a Drinking Post, but is designed for livestock. It is not guaranteed for use by dogs.
How much does a Drinking Post cost?
The most common Drinking Post sizes for the Washoe County area range in price from $509-$549.
What other services does Ranch Water Works provide?
- Grading
- Excavation
- Site prep
- Land Clearing
- Erosion Control
- Trenching
- Debris hauling
- Building motorcycle tracks
- Defensible space
- Auger/Post hole drilling
- Gravel/Rock installation
- Test holes/soil samples
- Horse corral clean up
- Demolition
- Sod removal
- Rock removal