I have looked into this with solar thermal/electric & did not get any takers after clients looking at the overall cost most folks opted for a LPG fired unit or hauling water & or moving the stock closer to the grid.
There is a pretty cool unit that uses a geo thermal loop to 10’[?not sure & you need a back hoe to install this unit] to a pedestal with a ball & the stock learn to push the ball down to get to free water. Not sure of brand or cost but I had clients that installed in an open barn at 10,000’EL in CO, that swore by it. Pretty nifty, it does need to be braced well. I witnessed it in action for almost 20 years & did not hear of issues with it. Dana Orzel Great Solar Works, Inc. C - 208.721.7003 [email protected] Idaho Contractor - # 028765 Idaho PV # 028374 NABCEP # 051112-136 www.solarwork.com <http://www.solarwork.com> "Responsible Technologies for Responsible People since 1988" P Please consider the environment before printing this email. From: RE-wrenches <[email protected]> On Behalf Of gary easton Sent: Monday, February 10, 2020 1:51 PM To: RE-wrenches <[email protected]> Subject: [RE-wrenches] Direct solar options for stock tank de icing Hello Wrenches. I have a friend in need of a way to keep stock tanks free of ice during winter months. Has any one had any experience with direct solar options for this? -- Sent from Gmail Mobile
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