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<blockquote data-quote="John SD" data-source="post: 1259243" data-attributes="member: 14713"><p>I'm not a real big fan of those garden hose floats, metal or plastic, unless you are only watering a few head in a temporary situation. These floats do work so-so for what they are, but the recovery time combined with a frostless hydrant is pathetic :roll: I have been known to put two floats on a tank, and the larger the tank, the better. As someone noted, strategically placed posts/enclosure will protect the floats from cattle damage. </p><p></p><p> For a permanent and weatherproof stock water installation, it is better to eliminate all exposed plumbing. I prefer a Lewis/Watson valve installed in the bottom of the tank. Aluminum floats are much sturdier and stand up to both sun and freezing. Just don't hit 'em with the ax <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite10" alt=":oops:" title="Oops! :oops:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":oops:" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="John SD, post: 1259243, member: 14713"] I'm not a real big fan of those garden hose floats, metal or plastic, unless you are only watering a few head in a temporary situation. These floats do work so-so for what they are, but the recovery time combined with a frostless hydrant is pathetic :roll: I have been known to put two floats on a tank, and the larger the tank, the better. As someone noted, strategically placed posts/enclosure will protect the floats from cattle damage. For a permanent and weatherproof stock water installation, it is better to eliminate all exposed plumbing. I prefer a Lewis/Watson valve installed in the bottom of the tank. Aluminum floats are much sturdier and stand up to both sun and freezing. Just don't hit 'em with the ax :oops: [/QUOTE]
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