Ritchie Waterer Underwater Valve Option
Is your customer having trouble with their Ritchie valve freezing up? Ritchie offers a simple yet effective solution for Omni 3's, 5's and 10's. Trade out your standpipe for a bulkhead fitting (Part #18625).
This bulkhead will allow the valve to sit vertically under the water and make the valve much less likely to freeze. For less than $30, this option is almost too easy to pass up.
These bulkheads are a great solution for our beef cattle customers. The only issue is that when these bulkheads are put in Omni 10's they can cause a vapor lock so we have a slight modification for those units. All you have to do is let us know which bulkheads are for 10's and we will do this for you.
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AA Dairy customers will have to talk to their inspectors as it is not approved in all situations.
Where can I purchase Ritchie Parts?
Since 1921, Ritchie Automatic Waterers have been keeping animals hydrated on-demand. Manufactured in Conrad, Iowa, Ritchie waterers have a reputation for reliability, durability, and dependability. V & M Inc's Dealer Network will provide top of the line service in South Dakota, North Dakota, Western Minnesota and NW Iowa. Visit the dealer map below to find a Ritchie dealer near you.
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