Anonymous-0
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Anyone know of a place to buy - or have photos of how to build a stock tank heater that uses wood or coal?
Been wanting one for a long time.
Thanks!
Been wanting one for a long time.
Thanks!
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Janicholson
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Ours was coal fired. It had a box about 15 inches square, and 18 inchs deep that was the fire box. It had a removable for cleaning, grate about 3" off the bottom, made from iron rods about 5/8 diameter, spaced abput 3/4" apart. A 3" diameter inlet pipe was J shaped and about 10 inches taller than the top of the box. The "chimney" was 6" and ran for about 3 feet under water to heat additional water with flue heat before turning up to the vertical, and stood 5 or 6' above the box, and was on the opposite side from the intake. All these were iron/steel and sealed to prevent water from getting in. The lid was hinged to allow loading and tending, but was overhanging to limit cattle from splashing water into the joint. A damper was set into the exhaust pipe to regulate draft. I would put it into both intake and exhaust to regulate combustion more easily. Both had cone shaped "hats to keep out rain.
It was set into the tank with about 2 inches of wall above waterline. This is a memory from more than50 years, so take it for that!! JimN
It was set into the tank with about 2 inches of wall above waterline. This is a memory from more than50 years, so take it for that!! JimN
Bob M
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"Snorkel" submerged stoves work very well. They're a little spendy. But with proper care the all aluminum Snorkel should last a lifetime in stock tank service.
We've had a Snorkel heating our outdoor hot tub for almost 20 years - it still works/looks like new.
snorkel stoves
We've had a Snorkel heating our outdoor hot tub for almost 20 years - it still works/looks like new.
snorkel stoves
Grew up with one back in the 60's. It was made by Hudson the same people who make the small garden sprayers. There may be one of them still in the barn. It was a 8x12inch steel fire box about three feet long that we weighted with concrete blocks to keep it underwater. One end came up at a 45 degree angle to form a chute to put in the wood. The other end had a 4 inch pipe for a chimney. Had to cut the wood to about 8 inches to get it to fit. Lots of memories ..... If it is still there I'll see if I can get some pictures.
Bob
Bob
buickanddeere
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There are advertisements for "earth heat" stock tanks around here.
More or less the stock tank sides and part of the top are well insulated. And the tank is set over an lined open well or lined pit dug 8 to 16 ft below the frost line.
There is supposed to be enough heat rising from the ground below to keep the tank thawed.
More or less the stock tank sides and part of the top are well insulated. And the tank is set over an lined open well or lined pit dug 8 to 16 ft below the frost line.
There is supposed to be enough heat rising from the ground below to keep the tank thawed.
Anonymous-0
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Ok, thanks for the info, guys!
rustyfarmall
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We used to call them "cowboy" tank heaters. Don't know why.
randallinMo
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I used to use regular 55 gallon barrels weighted down with concrete blocks. Build a good fire in it and then place the lid on with just a small opening. It didn't need to have a roaring fire in order to keep the water thawed. You would always have coals left each morning to which you simply added a little more wood. Poor mans way, but it sure works.
J.C.in AZ.
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I used one of those in the 60's but mine was fueled with Kerosene.Seems they would be hard to clean useing wood or coal for fuel, especially if it was froze in when you could not get a fire going because of excess ashes and had not cleaned the ashes in awhile.
Anonymous-0
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new ones are made in Menno, SD- Campbell Supply in Sioux Falls, Madison,SD and Rock Rapids, Ia sells them 605-336-2494
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I've got an original caat iron tank heater coal/wood very rare but in mint condition all parts are thier little rustic looking but will clean up nice of your still looking or interested please email me [email protected]
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