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Slack tubs in freezing weather
This is a discussion on Slack tubs in freezing weather within the Problem Solving forums, part of the Blacksmithing category; How do I keep my slack tub from freezing in the winter?...
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09-26-2006, 06:10 PM
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go to farm supply and get an electric tank heater element, they should be about ready to go on sale. also some engine block heaters will work.
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09-27-2006, 04:17 AM
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2x4 or a short log just pushes up in mild freezing so the ice has someplace to shove instead of out.
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09-27-2006, 07:13 AM
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A floating stock tank heater works really well. I have a 55 gallon slack tub and even if it does freeze lightly, the tank heater will thaw it ( sometimes temps drop kinda quick or I forget ). As with all things, care should be used when using electricity and water ( read the warning tag on the heater and enclosed warning statements ).
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09-27-2006, 10:21 AM
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I used to use a fence post (one of the T-shaped metal ones), when the slack tub would freeze overnight, I'd just lift out the chunk of ice that was then frozen to the T post. Granted, you lose a little water, but it saved me getting wet in winter trying to knock a hole in the ice  Now this winter, it might not be a problem, seeing as the dogs like to drink all the water outta the slacktub, despite the gallon bowl of water next to their food... |
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12-05-2006, 02:24 AM
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What to do about the slack tub freezing? December and the temps are falling, I thought I would bring this topic back to the surface.
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