[RE-wrenches] Direct solar options for stock tank de icing

[Benn Kilburn]

Gary, 
Is there already power to the tanks or are you looking for off-grid solutions?

If there is power then a simple tank de-icer has been working fine for me. I built an insulated box with a hole in the top for filling/drinking for a 30gal water trough, in hopes that it would use a bit less energy. 

I often come across this idea... typically after a cold snap and I see my electric bill (we have a few electric water heaters for animals)... I’m just not set up to put my water tank in a sunny spot right now. 
https://www.motherearthnews.com/diy/tools/solar-stock-tank-zmaz10onzraw

Benn Kilburn
SkyFire Energy
780-906-7807

> On Feb 10, 2020, at 1:51 PM, gary easton <gary at arp-solar.com> wrote:
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> 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?
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