lawndart
Feb. 13, 2010, 12:10 PM
Hypothetical Question: If there was a product out there that would wrap around your 100 gallon stock tank, keeping it warmer in the winter, cooler in the summer, would you buy it?
Since the price of electricity in PA is now (end of price capping) 30% more than a month ago, I'm having this discussion with my two boys, on how to save money on electricity. Several years ago I wrapped insulated garage door panel pieces around a 16 gallon water tank (with imbedded heater) that is in a very exposed place, and it made a significant difference. :yes:
I don't even use my 100 gallon stock tank anymore in the winter, as it costs too much to keep it open. We do have gravity cow watering stations (the ones you have to push the balls down to get water) in both barns, that they have free access too, so no one is lacking water ;) The horses quickly learn to push the balls down, once they see one of mine do it.
But not every small farm can afford to install these things, most people start off at least with a 100 gallon stock tank. It would also probably make the difference between having drinkable water, or not in a power outage.
I have no idea how much it would cost to make this, so please, if you are kind enough to answer this question, also note how much you would be willing to pay for this product, THANKS! :)
Since the price of electricity in PA is now (end of price capping) 30% more than a month ago, I'm having this discussion with my two boys, on how to save money on electricity. Several years ago I wrapped insulated garage door panel pieces around a 16 gallon water tank (with imbedded heater) that is in a very exposed place, and it made a significant difference. :yes:
I don't even use my 100 gallon stock tank anymore in the winter, as it costs too much to keep it open. We do have gravity cow watering stations (the ones you have to push the balls down to get water) in both barns, that they have free access too, so no one is lacking water ;) The horses quickly learn to push the balls down, once they see one of mine do it.
But not every small farm can afford to install these things, most people start off at least with a 100 gallon stock tank. It would also probably make the difference between having drinkable water, or not in a power outage.
I have no idea how much it would cost to make this, so please, if you are kind enough to answer this question, also note how much you would be willing to pay for this product, THANKS! :)