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<blockquote data-quote="rapeterson1" data-source="post: 443259" data-attributes="member: 1887"><p>Ok, here are a couple of tips to install the CT2-2000. There really isn't much room to allow the riser tube to extend over the top of the concrete pad with these units. There is only about 6 inches of clearence between the concrete pad and the bottom of the trough. You want the concrete pad to be around 6 inches thick so have the riser tube extend above the ground that much. Some tricks to make sure that it doesn't freeze in the winter. There are two areas you need to fill with water, under the red lid on the top and then under the red cover. This will freeze during the winter so that the cold wind doesn't freeze the water inside. The white floats, I have them sitting about 1/2" -3/4" below the rim so that the water drains off. Otherwise they will freeze closed. </p><p></p><p>I have never had any problems with the Ritchie going dry. I guess if you do, you most likely have a water pressure problem. Calves shouldn't have any problems drinking from the drinker. The floats just tip to the side so they wont have to push anything down. </p><p></p><p>I did have a couple of questions and just called up Ritchie. They were able to help. Go ahead and give them a call if you need to for help.</p><p></p><p>Hope that helps a little!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="rapeterson1, post: 443259, member: 1887"] Ok, here are a couple of tips to install the CT2-2000. There really isn't much room to allow the riser tube to extend over the top of the concrete pad with these units. There is only about 6 inches of clearence between the concrete pad and the bottom of the trough. You want the concrete pad to be around 6 inches thick so have the riser tube extend above the ground that much. Some tricks to make sure that it doesn't freeze in the winter. There are two areas you need to fill with water, under the red lid on the top and then under the red cover. This will freeze during the winter so that the cold wind doesn't freeze the water inside. The white floats, I have them sitting about 1/2" -3/4" below the rim so that the water drains off. Otherwise they will freeze closed. I have never had any problems with the Ritchie going dry. I guess if you do, you most likely have a water pressure problem. Calves shouldn't have any problems drinking from the drinker. The floats just tip to the side so they wont have to push anything down. I did have a couple of questions and just called up Ritchie. They were able to help. Go ahead and give them a call if you need to for help. Hope that helps a little! [/QUOTE]
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