These highly insulated field-proven
troughs provide dependable water
access in extremely cold conditions
without an external heat source.
Tapered drink tubes (wider as they extend down towards the bottom of the trough) allow for movement of the ice layer and prevent solid freeze- up. Water can be supplied by two means; a) overhead via a centrifugal pump, typically from a well with the pipe draining back to the source or b) underneath via a pressurized line buried below the frost line.
There are three sizes of Aqua Therm troughs - 100, 200 and 500 gallons. The 100 gallon , 4 ft. round unit is intended for a minimum of 15 head. The 200 gallon 4 ft. X 6 ft. unit requires a minimumof 30 head and the 500 gallon, 7 ft. X 9 ft. trough requires a minimum of 100 head. Insulated troughs are ideal for for summer use also, as they moderate water temperatures and reduce sunlight access to the trough, resulting in reduced algae growth.