Oskaloosa, Iowa— Gentlemen: Thought it might be inter csting to you to know that the 10 Ritchie Watcrcrs, installed on our west farm last fall, have proved all O. K. They came through all oi our cold weath- The special valve you developed, for our installation, has proven that it can take care t»f our extreme conditions of pressure varia- tion and location, which you will recall is over half a mile from the source of supply. Wishing you every success with the Very truly vours. FORT DODGE SERUM CO. C. V. Jones, Chief Engineer. C.D.WILSON AT THIS ANVIL Willi HAMMER, TONGS AND (LARSON) BLACKSMITH SHOP

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Fresh water Trough and valve combinations are sized to provide as much water as Compare a Ritchie fountain with the concrete water unit offered by your animals want, yet at the same time, limit the amount that sits in the competition. Our troughs don’t pit, they’re easy to clean, they’re the trough when they are not drinking. That way the water is fresh and economical to heat and they don’t compromise the cleanliness of the clean. Ritchie’s high flow valves are available in two different sizes, water. Two people can install a Ritchie fountain, but you’ll need heavy depending on the size of the...

CATTLE WATERERS t pays to have your cattle drinking clean water. With cattle prices soaring, keeping your herd healthy is more important than ever before. Fresh water on demand is critical to the health of your cattle. Make sure it’s always available when you rely on Ritchie waterers. “We bought our first Ritchie waterer when we thought we couldn’t afford it, only to realize we couldn’t afford not to have it. It paid for itself in energy savings in about 2 seasons, compared to using a stock-tank and heater.” Rich & Carol Radtke Prairie’s Edge Farm Kerkhoven, MN For more information visit www.ritchiefount.com...

CATTLE WATERERS CATTLE WATERERS OmniFount 1 Designed with animal safety in mind, the OmniFount 1 features smooth rounded edges and a fully insulated casing for energy efficiency. The stainless steel trough features thermostatically controlled heat elements that are attached to the underside for frost free service even under the most severe winter conditions. The OmniFount 1’s single trough has a fast refill valve. • Easy to maintain and clean • Large access panel for ease in maintenance • Heating elements are located directly under the stainless steel trough for exceptional performance and overall...

CATTLE WATERERS WaterMatic 150 The WaterMatic 150 is ideal for fence line applications with its small compact two-trough design. The waterer is fully insulated to keep the water cool in the summer and provides added protection during the winter. The drop in cover is easy to lift for maintenance and cleaning. Trough slopes towards drain holes for easy cleaning and debris removal. • No gaskets to crack, tear or leak • One piece rugged fountain body • Generous side access panel • Easy to clean and maintain • All surfaces slope to drains for easy clean out • Ideal for a fence line application • Immersion...

CATTLE WATERERS OmniFount 3 Designed with animal safety in mind, the OmniFount 3 features smooth rounded edges and a fully insulated casing for energy efficiency. The stainless steel trough features thermostatically controlled heat elements that are attached to the underside for frost free service even under the most severe winter conditions. Easy to maintain and clean. • Large access panel for easy access to heating components and waterline • Heating elements are located directly under the stainless trough for exceptional performance while cable heater provides extra valve and supply line protection...

CATTLE WATERERS OmniFount 5 The OmniFount 5 is a double sided livestock waterer. Designed with animal safety in mind, featuring smooth rounded edges and a fully insulated casing for energy efficiency. The stainless steel trough features thermostatically controlled heat elements that are attached to the underside for frost free service. The OmniFount 5 is designed for larger herds with it’s fast refill valve. • Large side access panel for easy access to waterline and heat elements • Heating elements are located directly under the stainless steel trough for exceptional performance while cable heater...

CATTLE WATERERS Thrifty King CT4-2000 The CT4 insulates the water so well that you can make it through the winter without supplying heat in many areas and it takes little electricity in those areas where the winter is severe or when energy free requirements* are not met. The water is completely surrounded by fully insulated, durable plastic – including an insulated elliptical enclosure covering the drink areas keeping the water cooler in summer and reduces loss of water due to evaporation. Optional summer cover available and unit is ideal for fenceline or stand-alone application. • Drinking well...

CATTLE WATERERS “We think conservation is a big part of being a sustainable cattle operation. To keep us in business we have to keep the land well and the cattle well. You do that by eliminating soil erosion and retaining the water in the soil as much as you can. Anytime you have an automatic waterer…anytime you can retain water on your land and let it be absorbed by the forages, that is a good thing for me. I like the Ritchie waterers because they are durable. I like them because I don’t have to work on them very often. Being a busy person, I don’t like to have to stop to work on waterers. They...

CATTLE WATERERS WaterMaster 600 The trough slopes to a large drain, and can be emptied, cleaned, and refilled in a fraction of the time other waterers take to empty. WaterMaster requires 75% less energy in the winter than concrete units and won’t pit or cause cleaning problems. WaterMaster 600 is a 6 foot long automatic livestock waterer featuring a narrow deep trough, making it ideal for use in crossovers and alleyways. Constant flow feature optional (kit sold separately). • No gaskets to crack, tear or leak • One piece rugged fountain body holds up even under the weight of cattle • Generous...