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<blockquote data-quote="Rydero" data-source="post: 1718513" data-attributes="member: 38101"><p>I've experimented with lots of them. You can buy ones that are a step up quality wise off Alibaba for a reasonable price but it's a little confusing trying to order off there. The better ones generally come with a control box to help start up the pump then cut back power when it's going. I'll warn you if you're using during the cold that they can shut themselves down if that box gets too cold (-20C or below and mine needs some insulation/warming). Have to order a couple soon I can probably provide you a make/model of what we use. </p><p></p><p>Won't help you in an existing site but I've found if you make the ground uneven around the trough the cows won't loaf as much. For instance my solar pumphouse they have to step up their front feet on a platform to drink. Another I have random big stones sticking up around the trough. Been told a cement pad that slopes away from it will work too. Might help with your motion sensor. Maybe it only works on Prairie cows though (not used to uneven ground, lol)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Rydero, post: 1718513, member: 38101"] I've experimented with lots of them. You can buy ones that are a step up quality wise off Alibaba for a reasonable price but it's a little confusing trying to order off there. The better ones generally come with a control box to help start up the pump then cut back power when it's going. I'll warn you if you're using during the cold that they can shut themselves down if that box gets too cold (-20C or below and mine needs some insulation/warming). Have to order a couple soon I can probably provide you a make/model of what we use. Won't help you in an existing site but I've found if you make the ground uneven around the trough the cows won't loaf as much. For instance my solar pumphouse they have to step up their front feet on a platform to drink. Another I have random big stones sticking up around the trough. Been told a cement pad that slopes away from it will work too. Might help with your motion sensor. Maybe it only works on Prairie cows though (not used to uneven ground, lol) [/QUOTE]
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