How the JUG Works
The unique draw tube works like a giant straw - the animal uses its
normal method of drinking by placing its muzzle over the opening in the
drinking bowl and sucking up the water, just as it would drink from a
natural water hole.
The draw tube is attached to a feed trap that prevents feed debris that
falls off of the animals' mouths from entering the reservoir, keeping the
water in the tank exceptionally clean. An external adjustment screw
allows you to easily raise or lower the water level in the drinking bowl.
normal method of drinking by placing its muzzle over the opening in the
drinking bowl and sucking up the water, just as it would drink from a
natural water hole.
The draw tube is attached to a feed trap that prevents feed debris that
falls off of the animals' mouths from entering the reservoir, keeping the
water in the tank exceptionally clean. An external adjustment screw
allows you to easily raise or lower the water level in the drinking bowl.
How animals drink from the JUG
It all hinges on the “Draw Tube” - a word we coined to describe a unique
design for supplying the animal with water.
opening in the drinking hole. Even timid animals adapt to the Jug easily.
hole. Even timid animals adapt to the Jug easily. adapt to the Jug easily.
It all hinges on the “Draw Tube” - a word we coined to describe a unique
design for supplying the animal with water.
opening in the drinking hole. Even timid animals adapt to the Jug easily.
hole. Even timid animals adapt to the Jug easily. adapt to the Jug easily.
| Float Valve |
| Outlet of Float Valve |
| Normal Water Level |
| 1 bowl 7 gallons 45 lbs. 26" long x 21" wide x 23" high |
| 2 bowl 16 gallons 72 lbs. 42" long x 21" wide x 23" high |
| 4 bowl 45 gallons 125 lbs. 40" long x 38" wide x 23" high |
Designed for clean, clean water
JUG water is clean. No more smelly water from heavy bacterial growth. The Draw Tube is attached to the drinking bowl
with a feed trap which keeps feed debris that falls off the animal’s mouth from dropping into the reservoir.
Besides sucking up water, the animal draws up any accumulated debris in the trap and bowl areas, providing further
assurance of cleanliness. With the Jug waterer you will not have the usual slime problem to deal with. And, of course,
no algae will grow in the JUG since it is a light-tight waterer. The bowl is sealed with Weather Seal.
Water is a nutrient and absolutely essential for maximum productivity. You know what the vets say: If the water is
palatable the animal will drink the quantities it needs for maximum feed efficiency and rate of gain.
Quality=Quantity=Productivity
JUG water is clean. No more smelly water from heavy bacterial growth. The Draw Tube is attached to the drinking bowl
with a feed trap which keeps feed debris that falls off the animal’s mouth from dropping into the reservoir.
Besides sucking up water, the animal draws up any accumulated debris in the trap and bowl areas, providing further
assurance of cleanliness. With the Jug waterer you will not have the usual slime problem to deal with. And, of course,
no algae will grow in the JUG since it is a light-tight waterer. The bowl is sealed with Weather Seal.
Water is a nutrient and absolutely essential for maximum productivity. You know what the vets say: If the water is
palatable the animal will drink the quantities it needs for maximum feed efficiency and rate of gain.
Quality=Quantity=Productivity
External drain plug
The new external expansion drain plug allows easy
draining of the water from the JUG tank. The JUG’s
design keeps the water free from feed or hay, but
most water has iron bacteria which will leave a
residue in the tank over time. It is therefore wise to
drain the tank periodically.
The new external expansion drain plug allows easy
draining of the water from the JUG tank. The JUG’s
design keeps the water free from feed or hay, but
most water has iron bacteria which will leave a
residue in the tank over time. It is therefore wise to
drain the tank periodically.
Easy to adapt animals to the JUG
where the water is located.
To this end, the JUG has an external adjustment screw
(simply turn the screw with a coin) - there is no lid removal
which allows you to raise the water level in the drinking
bowl. When the animals know the JUG is their drinking
station, return the water to its lower operating level to
minimize the amount of water exposed to the weather. An
internal, pilot-operated float valve automatically keeps the
water at the determined level.
where the water is located.
To this end, the JUG has an external adjustment screw
(simply turn the screw with a coin) - there is no lid removal
which allows you to raise the water level in the drinking
bowl. When the animals know the JUG is their drinking
station, return the water to its lower operating level to
minimize the amount of water exposed to the weather. An
internal, pilot-operated float valve automatically keeps the
water at the determined level.
Thermal energy, not electrical energy
The Draw Tube is really three tubes, two copper and one CPVC. As the water gets cold in the drinking bowl, it becomes
heavier and sinks down the CPVC tube forcing the warm tank water up the copper tubes into the drinking bowl. This
keeps the water in the bowl from freezing by slowly circulating it and replenishing it with warm water.
In addition, the copper tubes are designed with a large surface area in the trap. Since copper is an excellent conductor
of heat, heat is transferred from tank water to the trap area through the copper tube walls. One copper tube conducts
sufficient heat to keep water from freezing in the bowl, but we have two for safety.
Of course, you need enough animals drinking to keep water in the tank warm enough to provide heat energy.
Otherwise, a small 65-watt heater may be added to make the JUG energy-efficient. In either case it is primarily thermal
energy, not electrical energy keeping the water fresh and at a constant temperature, summer and winter. Good from North
Dakota to Florida. The average energy cost for a Jug waterer is $9.00 for the Entire Season.
The JUG is super-insulated with urethane foam to conserve heat loss, but the middle of the bowl area is left free of
insulation so the internal heat will melt away ice that could form on the exterior from sloppy drinking. The Jug is very
reliable in extreme cold and wind chills. It's like a Thermos Jug.
The Draw Tube is really three tubes, two copper and one CPVC. As the water gets cold in the drinking bowl, it becomes
heavier and sinks down the CPVC tube forcing the warm tank water up the copper tubes into the drinking bowl. This
keeps the water in the bowl from freezing by slowly circulating it and replenishing it with warm water.
In addition, the copper tubes are designed with a large surface area in the trap. Since copper is an excellent conductor
of heat, heat is transferred from tank water to the trap area through the copper tube walls. One copper tube conducts
sufficient heat to keep water from freezing in the bowl, but we have two for safety.
Of course, you need enough animals drinking to keep water in the tank warm enough to provide heat energy.
Otherwise, a small 65-watt heater may be added to make the JUG energy-efficient. In either case it is primarily thermal
energy, not electrical energy keeping the water fresh and at a constant temperature, summer and winter. Good from North
Dakota to Florida. The average energy cost for a Jug waterer is $9.00 for the Entire Season.
The JUG is super-insulated with urethane foam to conserve heat loss, but the middle of the bowl area is left free of
insulation so the internal heat will melt away ice that could form on the exterior from sloppy drinking. The Jug is very
reliable in extreme cold and wind chills. It's like a Thermos Jug.
Installation Diagram
For Replacement of Existing Waterers
The Energy-efficient JUG is the choice when replacing a worn-out old
fountain. The JUG Livestock Waterer requires no excavation; just bolt it down
to your existing mounting pad. The JUG Livestock Waterer has a low wattage
heating element and thermostat to provide "insurance" in cold climates.
If your existing incoming water line is in an open uninsulated tile you should
install an air space heater.
For this installation you will need to order
• Energy-efficient JUG
• Shut-off Ball Valve
• Air Space Heater (optional)
For Replacement of Existing Waterers
The Energy-efficient JUG is the choice when replacing a worn-out old
fountain. The JUG Livestock Waterer requires no excavation; just bolt it down
to your existing mounting pad. The JUG Livestock Waterer has a low wattage
heating element and thermostat to provide "insurance" in cold climates.
If your existing incoming water line is in an open uninsulated tile you should
install an air space heater.
For this installation you will need to order
• Energy-efficient JUG
• Shut-off Ball Valve
• Air Space Heater (optional)
Inspection Cover
The JUG has an inspection cover that can
be easily removed for inspection and
service to the float valve.
The JUG has an inspection cover that can
be easily removed for inspection and
service to the float valve.
Energy-Free & Energy-Efficient
Installations Using Earth Tubes
Energy-Free
The JUG is super-insulated and has very little heat loss. It's like a Thermos Jug.
When an animal drinks, the water in the JUG is replenished by the warm ground
water. In addition, when using an Insulated Earth Tube and Uninsulated Earth
Tube, a heat well is formed which supplies additional energy from the ground.
The Insulated Earth Tube extends below the frost line which prevents heat loss to
the frozen ground in winter. The heat well works because heat from the warm
ground flows through the Uninsulated Earth Tube into the heat well and then is
used as additional energy to keep water in the JUG from freezing.
In summary: Heat from the incoming warm water and heat from the ground that
flows into the heat well is used to keep the JUG frost-free. There must be the
recommended minimum number of animals drinking (10 cattle per drinking bowl)
to replenish the water in the JUG tank.
Energy-Efficient
The Energy-efficient JUG is the model of choice if there are fewer than the
recommended minimum number of animals drinking, or if you live in an area
where long cold winter storms can cause prolonged periods of non-drinking by
the animals. The small, low-wattage heater provides "insurance".
Installations Using Earth Tubes
Energy-Free
The JUG is super-insulated and has very little heat loss. It's like a Thermos Jug.
When an animal drinks, the water in the JUG is replenished by the warm ground
water. In addition, when using an Insulated Earth Tube and Uninsulated Earth
Tube, a heat well is formed which supplies additional energy from the ground.
The Insulated Earth Tube extends below the frost line which prevents heat loss to
the frozen ground in winter. The heat well works because heat from the warm
ground flows through the Uninsulated Earth Tube into the heat well and then is
used as additional energy to keep water in the JUG from freezing.
In summary: Heat from the incoming warm water and heat from the ground that
flows into the heat well is used to keep the JUG frost-free. There must be the
recommended minimum number of animals drinking (10 cattle per drinking bowl)
to replenish the water in the JUG tank.
Energy-Efficient
The Energy-efficient JUG is the model of choice if there are fewer than the
recommended minimum number of animals drinking, or if you live in an area
where long cold winter storms can cause prolonged periods of non-drinking by
the animals. The small, low-wattage heater provides "insurance".
JUG Mounting Pad Information
All Installations
Joint between base and JUG must be sealed by putting
the Weather Seal, supplied with the JUG, in the groove.
All Installations
Joint between base and JUG must be sealed by putting
the Weather Seal, supplied with the JUG, in the groove.
| Ph: 1-800-JUG-6675 |
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