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Imperial Tri-Pod Waterers, 2.5-7.5 gal

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Ideal for any poultry producer with any flock size. Suitable for poultry, game birds, ducks, geese and turkeys.

Tripod waterer with a deeper water pan that is more forgiving on uneven ground.

  • Imperial Tri-Pod Waterer, 2.5 gal capacity

    Item #530034 | Weight 6.00 lbs
    In Stock
    $64.00
  • Imperial Tri-Pod Waterer, 5 gal capacity

    Item #530033 | Weight 7.50 lbs
    In Stock
    $67.00
  • Imperial Tri-Pod Waterer, 7.5 gal capacity

    Item #530030 | Weight 9.00 lbs
    In Stock
    $76.00
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Reviews (22)

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  • Waterer Comparison Chart [55 KB]
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Benefits

  • Constructed of UV stabilized polypropylene and polyethylene.
  • Has a solid tripod base, the body is light but durable with a heavy duty carrying handle.
  • Suitable for poultry, game birds, ducks, geese and turkeys.


Specs

  Imperial, 2.5 gal Imperial, 5 gal Imperial, 7.5 gal
Item # 530034 530033 530030
Capacity 2.5 gal 5 gal 7.5 gal
Suited For adults adults adults
Number of Birds 30 60 90
Dimensions 21"H
18"D
Base sits 5.5" above ground
25"H
18"D
Base sits 5.5" above ground
28"H
18"D
Base sits 5.5" above ground
Waterfowl yes yes yes
Can It Hang no no no

Note: The exact number of birds to water is difficult to determine as there are many factors that influence intake; salt and protein levels in the diet, humidity, temperature, productivity (growth or egg production) and the birds ability to process feed and water.


How to Use

  1. Filling the unit is done through the top of the tank.
  2. While filling, the spigot is sealed by a rubber key style bung.
  3. Once you place the tank onto the tripod, remove the bung, slacken the carry handle and let the pan fill.
  4. Once it covers the outlet pipe, tighten up the carrying handle creating a vacuum that controls the release of water as your birds drink.

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    $0.58
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    $2.75
Average Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.1 out of 5
Number of reviews: 22 customers reviewed this product.
Recommended: 15 out of 22 said they would recommend this product to a friend.

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Imperial Tri-Pod Waterers, 2.5-7.5 gal
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
July 29, 2017

James G from Wyoming

We pasture heritage turkeys and meat chickens. Over the years, we have tried many different waterers from a number if vendors. These days, like most everything else, red china makes the bulk of these waterers. However, the tripod waterers from Premier are made in England... a nice change. These waterers are more forgiving on uneven ground and are easy to clean. The lids seal great. Not a fan of the "plug" needed to refill, but it does work. In order to stop the growth of algae inside the tanks, we use various products. Once algae gets established, you will need to either clean the tank with chlorine bleach or pressure wash it.

Imperial Tri-Pod Waterers, 2.5-7.5 gal
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
April 25, 2017

Chris W from New Mexico

Not as good as advertised. The stand is a good height and very easy to clean. The water tank needs some revisions. It does indeed siphon back, sucking dirt and mud into the storage tank. (darn dirty duckies) The lid is so small you cannot get anything into the tank to clean it when it does get dirty. If the lid was say 4" instead of 1" you could get a spray nozzel and brush in there to clean it out a lot easier. The rubber plunger is virtually impossible for my kids to deal with. It isn't the easiest thing for me to install. The handle on the cap is nice and it does a good job of not spilling or overflowing. Seems like good heavy duty material that will hold up well the the NM sun.

Change the cap geometry and I'd give it 5 stars.

Imperial Tri-Pod Waterers, 2.5-7.5 gal
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
September 29, 2016

Kim V from New York

I purchased 2 of the small waterer said. I had purchased a competitors 8 gallon waterer and had nothing but problems (water ran out as fast as you could put it in even in the off position). These units have a very secure rubber key that is water tight and work great!!! I have two so that my boys can fill one and replace the empty in the coop. Our coop is not near a water source so these are light enough to carry and should work great in the winter when it will be more difficult to get to our coop, it means one trip with feed and water instead of several. So far so good, I looked at these when I purchased the first big one, should have saved myself the money and agrivation and purchased these from the start

Imperial Tri-Pod Waterers, 2.5-7.5 gal
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
July 24, 2016

Rebecca L from New Hampshire

Bought the largest one and it was my favorite waterer. I’ve owned for less than a year. October–July. Can’t use during the winter months, so I got 4 months of use. The lid split, now it wont seal. Wish Premier sold replacement parts. I loved it because the water did not back syphon into the water storage. So the ducks with their dirty little beaks didnt ruin the whole jug.

Replacement parts are available at this link. — Premier
Imperial Tri-Pod Waterers, 2.5-7.5 gal
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
February 4, 2016

Gabriel G from California

I’ve had my 2.5 gallon for close to a year now and it’s still in great shape. My advice is do not screw the cap on too tight or it may crack. All that is needed is a little pressure to get a good seal.

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About Conductivity

Conductivity measures the amount of electrical current a material can carry. The opposite measure is known as resistance.

Tinned Copper Superconductor

Many of Premier’s electric net fences feature a green and white superconductor that has both stainless steel and tinned copper filaments for optimal conductivity.

These “premium” nets are 10 times more conductive (38 ohms per 1000') than “basic” nets offered by our competitors. This enables the electric pulse to travel much farther and be less affected by weed contact.

Customers who are unhappy with netting are often those who’ve chosen nets from China or their farmstore equivalents.

Types of Line Posts

Line posts are built into the net. Three options are available.*

Line Posts Compared
  1. Single Spike (SS)
    The best choice, unless your soils are always soft or very hard.
  2. Double Spike (DS)
    Posts allow you to push in the spikes with your foot. When soil is hard or rocky, double spikes are more difficult to install and remove.
  3. Drivable Posts (DP)
    Allows use of a mallet or dead blow hammer for installing posts in dry, hard or rocky soil. Features a “spike stop” for extra support and internal fiberglass ribs for added strength.

Tip: To insert a line post into frozen or hard soil, use a power tool to drill pilot holes.

* Not all fences have all line post options.

About Positive/Negative (Pos/Neg) Nets

Is your area dry?

Conventional electrified fence systems rely on soil moisture to be effective. However, not all areas have the required moisture.

Dry soil increases resistance—a weaker, less effective pulse occurs that does not deter animals.

To overcome this, Pos/Neg nets* are wired to allow the use of every other horizontal strand as an extension of the ground terminal. Because half the strands are connected to the ground terminal or ground rod, reliance on soil moisture is reduced. A PowerLink must be purchased separately to make the secondary ground connection.

How it works…

In order to receive a shock, the animal must touch both a positive (hot) and negative (grounded) strand at the same time. This will deliver more pain to the animal than an all hot net (Pos/Pos) because moisture in the soil is not required to complete the circuit.

Pos/Neg fences can be converted to Pos/Pos in moist conditions. Remember, all fences must be kept free of vegetation.

* Not all fences have Pos/Neg options.

Line Post Spacing

“Plus” nets—6'8" spacings between built-in line posts*

Line Post Spacing

Standard nets—10' or 12' spacings between built-in line posts*

* Spacings are approximate.
Distance between built-in line posts may vary by product.

Essential Energizer Advice

  • Buy a larger energizer than necessary. When the fence pleases, most folks will buy more fence—and need additional output.
  • Use a low-impedance intermittent pulse energizer.
  • Use a fence tester to check the voltage often.
  • Use enough ground rod(s)—included with our energizer kits.
  • Don’t allow your lead acid battery to discharge below 40%.
  • Use insulated wire that is designed for electric fences.
  • Always connect the fence to an energizer, not an outlet.
  • Visit this link for answers to other common energizer questions.

Two Basic Types

  1. All-in-one Solar
    • Solar units are very portable.
    • Because they need a battery, these units are more costly to purchase and operate than plug-in units.
    • Batteries are less effective in cold temperatures (deplete faster).
    • Most farmstore solar units are too weak, in joules of output, to properly energize netting. That’s why we designed our own.
  2. Plug-in & Battery
    • Least cost to purchase and operate per joule of output.
    • Best for fences exposed to heavy vegetation.
    • Cold temperatures do not affect performance.
    • Recommended for whole-farm systems, but can be complex to install. Higher output requires more ground rods, underground cables, multiple output terminals, etc.

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Dan Morrical

Dr. Dan Morrical, Ph.D.
Premier 1 Supplies

Dan Morrical joined the Iowa State University staff in 1984 as Extension Sheep Specialist after completing his doctorate degree at New Mexico State University. He held the rank of Full Professor as of July 1, 1995 and retired from full-time teaching in 2017.

While at Iowa State University, Dr. Dan Morrical was responsible for educational programs in all areas of sheep production, ranging from nutrition, genetics, marketing and management. Research areas focused on applied projects in the areas of nutrition, forage utilization, genetics, out-of-season breeding and lamb survival.

Dr. Morrical has been heavily involved in providing educational resources to the sheep industry. He has authored over 30 extension fact sheets, ration balancing software programs, grazing videos and co-authored the nutrition chapter of the SID Handbook with Dr. Margaret Benson from Washington State University.

Dr. Morrical now serves as Premier’s on-staff small ruminant nutritionist and sheep production advisor. Most recently, he’s introduced a line of “GOLD FORMULA” mineral premixes under The Shepherd’s Choice® brand, aimed to maximize hoof health and immunity.

Braided vs. Twisted

Braiding instead of twisting the horizontals increases the frequency of metal filaments on the outside of the strand.

Braided vs. Twisted Electric Net Fences

What’s the benefit?

  1. More metal is exposed on the outside of the strand. This enables improved animal to conductor contact. The electric pulse is better able to travel from the fence and into the animal, resulting in a memorable shock.
  2. A tighter, braided weave results in fewer snags when carried or pulled through pastures, reducing frustration.

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