GENERAL INFORMATION AND
HORSE WATER REQUIREMENTS
General Information
The Texas Superior Animal Waterer® is a watering device unlike any other on the market. It has only one moving part: the float. The float is configured in a fixed location, functions to maintain a constant water level within the waterer and operates without needing to be adjusted. The float maintains the water level at a depth of approximately 2 ½” from the bottom of the water box, consisting of approximately 1 gallon of water. This water level is constant due to the float’s operation and cannot be changed. The watering device also has a rapid refill rate, allowing an animal to drink continuously until satisfied. The standard Little Giant float valve is capable of receiving an incoming water flow at a rate of ~200-240 gal. per hour (gph), and an incoming water pressure ranging from approximately 20-40 psi. Water enters the watering device through a ¾” female garden hose connection. The sides of the water box are configured at a height well above the water level maintained by the float, limiting the ability of an animal to splash water out. Splashing can be a major problem with many waterers available in today’s market, but not with Texas Superior Animal Waterer®!
If your unit is equipped with the optional High Pressure Float Valve Assembly (Item # 16105 HPFA), literature will be included in your purchase.
The Texas Superior Animal Waterer® is constructed of 300-series stainless steel and requires little to no maintenance other than routine cleaning. The waterer features a 1” female pipe threaded coupling centrally located in the bottom portion of the water box. This centralized drain creates a small vortex and drains quickly, allowing for debris that may accumulate to be evacuated. We suggest adding a ball valve to this coupling to facilitate the cleaning process.
Float Replacement
The float is located at one end of the watering device and is shielded by an easily removable access cover. The access cover protects the float from inquisitive animals and/or from foreign debris. The access cover is also designed to facilitate easy and quick float replacement.
If the float ever needs to be replaced, this can be done by:
1) turning off the water supply, 2) disconnecting the water supply line from the float, 3) removing the brass thumb screw on the front of the waterer and lifting off the access cover 4) removing the old float, and then 5) sliding the new float over the tines where the old float was placed. Standard replacement floats (Item #16104- TM 825 Little Giant float valve) can be purchased from TEXAS SUPERIOR ANIMAL WATERER® or most feed stores and farm and ranch suppliers. We also offer a High Pressure Float Valve Assembly (Item # 16105 HPFA) for those with higher water pressure, or who cannot comfortably fit a pressure regulator (Item #16112) into their system.
Permanent Mounting & Installation of the TEXAS SUPERIOR ANIMAL WATERER®
Mounting and installation of the Texas Superior Animal Waterer® is quick and simple. Install using bolts or other fasteners through the predrilled holes provided on the unit's backplate. There are several ways the unit can be hooked up to a water supply. To accommodate your installation needs, we have a full line of fittings, hoses, valves, etc. available for purchase. Please see the "SHOP TSAW" tab at the top menu. After mounting and prior to installing the water supply, we suggest doing a visual inspection to be certain that the float is level on the float hangers. Be sure that the inlet line does not forcefully push down or pull up on the float, and, by doing so, this will ensure a proper water level.
Mounting & Installation Kits
There are multiple ways to hook up and install the Texas Superior Animal Waterer® unit, as shown by the Installation Fitting Kits on our "SHOP TSAW" page. These pictures will help identify each part that is required to hook up the unit in a way that works for you. We offer fitting kits for overhead installations (Item #17500), underground installations (Item #17520 BLG), and installations through the stall wall (Item #17400). Each application with reference to mounting and installation is different. The installer may discover a more practical way of installation better suited to their individual situation. In such cases, we are happy to also offer various, individual fittings to accommodate your exact needs, so call us today for a free installation consultation.
Alternative or Temporary Mounting
The Texas Superior Animal Waterer® is one of only a few watering devices currently available on the market that offers a means of temporary or alternative mounting. Such temporary/alternative mounting is simple and can be done by inserting bolts or other fasteners through the predrilled holes provided on the unit and then through brackets measuring 1/8” thick x 2” wide with hooks bent over at the top. The brackets/hooks provide for easy remote mounting and removal allowing for a temporary or even semi-permanent mounting option with rigid support. Please contact us directly for a free consultation on temporary or alternative mounting methods.
Water Supply
The water supply is provided through a ¾” straight female garden hose threaded connection that is accessible through a port in the access cover. Water can be supplied from a simple garden hose, by hard pipe, PVC, PEX, braided stainless steel hose, or similar means depending on the owner’s preference (inlet water pressure should not exceed 20-40 psi with standard float valve; optional High Pressure Float Valve is also available in the shop). A shut-off valve installed at the water inlet is recommended to facilitate the operation and cleaning of the unit.
Flow Meters
We are pleased to offer a Digital Flow Meter (Item #16106) to monitor your animals' water consumption. The flow meter is a digital unit with a flow sensor that should be mounted in the inlet supply line, and the digital display should be mounted in an area where the horse cannot come in direct contact with it. Please see Horse Water Requirements below for more information.
Heater
The heater is 110/120 Volt, 100 Watt unit and it should be installed utilizing a ground fault receptacle. Our silicone heating pads come pre-mounted for your convenience (Item #16100H), or you can purchase them separately (Item #16110-100), though we recommend applying silicone caulking around the edge of the pad as well, which is how they come when pre-mounted. This heater is activated by a bi-metal snap thermostat switch that is designed to come on when the water temperature drops to approximately 40° F. The water is then heated to approximately 55° F (plus/minus 5°). This is when the thermostat will turn off and stop heating. It will then maintain a temperature near 50-55° with an ambient temperature of about 3° F. The target water temperature is 45-60° which is the temperature of water that a horse prefers to drink. The goal is to keep the unit from freezing and supply a constant, above-freezing water supply to the horse. This heater is durable and long lasting.
Valves, Fittings & Hoses
For your convenience, we offer a complete line of brass, PVC and PEX fittings, braided stainless steel hoses, valves, and other accessories for purchase at time of ordering. These products are offered at competitive prices and provide you with a one-stop shopping experience. Please see the "SHOP TSAW" page for more information. For individual fittings, or specific installation needs please reach out to us directly by phone.
Cleaning the Water Box and Float Area
Most individuals will not find it necessary to clean the float compartment area every day, but rather will do so at specific intervals. To clean the float compartment area: 1) turn off the water supply to the unit, 2) remove the brass thumb screw on the front of the watering device, 3) slide the access cover back and lift it off, 4) remove the plug or open the ball valve and allow the water to drain. With regular cleaning, most of the debris should be carried away with the draining water. With the drain open, the water supply inlet line will allow additional water to enter the watering device to assist with removal of the debris, if necessary. In most cases a person can clean the unit without ever putting their hand in the water.
HORSE WATERING REQUIREMENTS
Water is the most important nutrient for horses.
It is extremely important for the equine caregiver to remember that availability to clean fresh water is vital to a horse’s good health and wellbeing. Consumption can be determined by physically measuring the amount or it can be measured by an electronic water flow meter mounted to the water supply line and connected to an automatic waterer like the Texas Superior Animal Waterer. If this is done by means of an electronic meter, the caregiver must make sure that there are no water leaks at the time of installation. The straight side depth of the Texas Superior Animal Waterer is 5“ and the water level is approximately 2½” deep containing approximately 1 gallon. The re-fill rate is very fast and can keep up with the horses’ requirement as it drinks. The straight sides make it extremely hard for a horse to splash any water from the watering device.
Water Consumption / Digital Flow Meter
On average, a mature horse weighing between 1000 and 1150 lbs. requires between 8 – 12 gallons per day depending on the ambient temperature and the physical condition of the horse, which may vary depending on the physical demand of the horse. Consumption can be determined by physically measuring the amount or it can be tracked by an electronic digital flow meter mounted to the water supply line and connected to an automatic waterer like the Texas Superior Animal Waterer.
See Digital Flow Meter # 16106 on the website.
Effects of Insufficient Amounts of Water Consumption
A horse deprived of sufficient amounts of water can only survive 3 to 6 days depending on consumption of forage and feed. Without a sufficient intake of water for approximately 2 days a horse may begin to refuse to eat and may also show signs of colic or similar ailments that can be life threatening. The Texas Superior Animal Waterer is a reliable automatic waterer complete with an optional electronic flow meter allowing the caregiver a means of monitoring water consumption.
If sufficient amounts of water are not provided, a horse can exhibit signs of dehydration and will most likely suffer from the lack of electrolytes which can lead to kidney failure and other medical complications and in some cases, death. Therefore, the horse should be rehydrated as soon as possible. If this situation occurs, we suggest contacting your veterinarian as soon as possible.
Horse owners who suspect that their horse may be suffering from dehydration can perform a simple skin test. This is done by pinching the skin and then releasing it. If the skin goes back immediately to its normal position dehydration may not be an issue. However, if the skin remains wrinkled and in a ridge for 8 to 10 seconds immediate veterinarian assistance may be required. The most accurate test to determine dehydration is with a simple blood test that can be performed by your veterinarian. Again, this demonstrates the need for a constant supply of clean water, which can be provided with the Texas Superior Animal Waterer®.
If you require any additional information or advice, please feel free to contact us.
Thank you for considering TEXAS SUPERIOR ANIMAL WATERER® – undoubtedly the absolute best and most reliable animal waterer available in today’s market. Its’ simple, self-contained design requires little to no maintenance, and its durability will last for many years to come.
The Texas Superior Animal Waterer® is a watering device unlike any other on the market. It has only one moving part: the float. The float is configured in a fixed location, functions to maintain a constant water level within the waterer and operates without needing to be adjusted. The float maintains the water level at a depth of approximately 2 ½” from the bottom of the water box, consisting of approximately 1 gallon of water. This water level is constant due to the float’s operation and cannot be changed. The watering device also has a rapid refill rate, allowing an animal to drink continuously until satisfied. The standard Little Giant float valve is capable of receiving an incoming water flow at a rate of ~200-240 gal. per hour (gph), and an incoming water pressure ranging from approximately 20-40 psi. Water enters the watering device through a ¾” female garden hose connection. The sides of the water box are configured at a height well above the water level maintained by the float, limiting the ability of an animal to splash water out. Splashing can be a major problem with many waterers available in today’s market, but not with Texas Superior Animal Waterer®!
If your unit is equipped with the optional High Pressure Float Valve Assembly (Item # 16105 HPFA), literature will be included in your purchase.
The Texas Superior Animal Waterer® is constructed of 300-series stainless steel and requires little to no maintenance other than routine cleaning. The waterer features a 1” female pipe threaded coupling centrally located in the bottom portion of the water box. This centralized drain creates a small vortex and drains quickly, allowing for debris that may accumulate to be evacuated. We suggest adding a ball valve to this coupling to facilitate the cleaning process.
Float Replacement
The float is located at one end of the watering device and is shielded by an easily removable access cover. The access cover protects the float from inquisitive animals and/or from foreign debris. The access cover is also designed to facilitate easy and quick float replacement.
If the float ever needs to be replaced, this can be done by:
1) turning off the water supply, 2) disconnecting the water supply line from the float, 3) removing the brass thumb screw on the front of the waterer and lifting off the access cover 4) removing the old float, and then 5) sliding the new float over the tines where the old float was placed. Standard replacement floats (Item #16104- TM 825 Little Giant float valve) can be purchased from TEXAS SUPERIOR ANIMAL WATERER® or most feed stores and farm and ranch suppliers. We also offer a High Pressure Float Valve Assembly (Item # 16105 HPFA) for those with higher water pressure, or who cannot comfortably fit a pressure regulator (Item #16112) into their system.
Permanent Mounting & Installation of the TEXAS SUPERIOR ANIMAL WATERER®
Mounting and installation of the Texas Superior Animal Waterer® is quick and simple. Install using bolts or other fasteners through the predrilled holes provided on the unit's backplate. There are several ways the unit can be hooked up to a water supply. To accommodate your installation needs, we have a full line of fittings, hoses, valves, etc. available for purchase. Please see the "SHOP TSAW" tab at the top menu. After mounting and prior to installing the water supply, we suggest doing a visual inspection to be certain that the float is level on the float hangers. Be sure that the inlet line does not forcefully push down or pull up on the float, and, by doing so, this will ensure a proper water level.
Mounting & Installation Kits
There are multiple ways to hook up and install the Texas Superior Animal Waterer® unit, as shown by the Installation Fitting Kits on our "SHOP TSAW" page. These pictures will help identify each part that is required to hook up the unit in a way that works for you. We offer fitting kits for overhead installations (Item #17500), underground installations (Item #17520 BLG), and installations through the stall wall (Item #17400). Each application with reference to mounting and installation is different. The installer may discover a more practical way of installation better suited to their individual situation. In such cases, we are happy to also offer various, individual fittings to accommodate your exact needs, so call us today for a free installation consultation.
Alternative or Temporary Mounting
The Texas Superior Animal Waterer® is one of only a few watering devices currently available on the market that offers a means of temporary or alternative mounting. Such temporary/alternative mounting is simple and can be done by inserting bolts or other fasteners through the predrilled holes provided on the unit and then through brackets measuring 1/8” thick x 2” wide with hooks bent over at the top. The brackets/hooks provide for easy remote mounting and removal allowing for a temporary or even semi-permanent mounting option with rigid support. Please contact us directly for a free consultation on temporary or alternative mounting methods.
Water Supply
The water supply is provided through a ¾” straight female garden hose threaded connection that is accessible through a port in the access cover. Water can be supplied from a simple garden hose, by hard pipe, PVC, PEX, braided stainless steel hose, or similar means depending on the owner’s preference (inlet water pressure should not exceed 20-40 psi with standard float valve; optional High Pressure Float Valve is also available in the shop). A shut-off valve installed at the water inlet is recommended to facilitate the operation and cleaning of the unit.
Flow Meters
We are pleased to offer a Digital Flow Meter (Item #16106) to monitor your animals' water consumption. The flow meter is a digital unit with a flow sensor that should be mounted in the inlet supply line, and the digital display should be mounted in an area where the horse cannot come in direct contact with it. Please see Horse Water Requirements below for more information.
Heater
The heater is 110/120 Volt, 100 Watt unit and it should be installed utilizing a ground fault receptacle. Our silicone heating pads come pre-mounted for your convenience (Item #16100H), or you can purchase them separately (Item #16110-100), though we recommend applying silicone caulking around the edge of the pad as well, which is how they come when pre-mounted. This heater is activated by a bi-metal snap thermostat switch that is designed to come on when the water temperature drops to approximately 40° F. The water is then heated to approximately 55° F (plus/minus 5°). This is when the thermostat will turn off and stop heating. It will then maintain a temperature near 50-55° with an ambient temperature of about 3° F. The target water temperature is 45-60° which is the temperature of water that a horse prefers to drink. The goal is to keep the unit from freezing and supply a constant, above-freezing water supply to the horse. This heater is durable and long lasting.
Valves, Fittings & Hoses
For your convenience, we offer a complete line of brass, PVC and PEX fittings, braided stainless steel hoses, valves, and other accessories for purchase at time of ordering. These products are offered at competitive prices and provide you with a one-stop shopping experience. Please see the "SHOP TSAW" page for more information. For individual fittings, or specific installation needs please reach out to us directly by phone.
Cleaning the Water Box and Float Area
Most individuals will not find it necessary to clean the float compartment area every day, but rather will do so at specific intervals. To clean the float compartment area: 1) turn off the water supply to the unit, 2) remove the brass thumb screw on the front of the watering device, 3) slide the access cover back and lift it off, 4) remove the plug or open the ball valve and allow the water to drain. With regular cleaning, most of the debris should be carried away with the draining water. With the drain open, the water supply inlet line will allow additional water to enter the watering device to assist with removal of the debris, if necessary. In most cases a person can clean the unit without ever putting their hand in the water.
HORSE WATERING REQUIREMENTS
Water is the most important nutrient for horses.
It is extremely important for the equine caregiver to remember that availability to clean fresh water is vital to a horse’s good health and wellbeing. Consumption can be determined by physically measuring the amount or it can be measured by an electronic water flow meter mounted to the water supply line and connected to an automatic waterer like the Texas Superior Animal Waterer. If this is done by means of an electronic meter, the caregiver must make sure that there are no water leaks at the time of installation. The straight side depth of the Texas Superior Animal Waterer is 5“ and the water level is approximately 2½” deep containing approximately 1 gallon. The re-fill rate is very fast and can keep up with the horses’ requirement as it drinks. The straight sides make it extremely hard for a horse to splash any water from the watering device.
Water Consumption / Digital Flow Meter
On average, a mature horse weighing between 1000 and 1150 lbs. requires between 8 – 12 gallons per day depending on the ambient temperature and the physical condition of the horse, which may vary depending on the physical demand of the horse. Consumption can be determined by physically measuring the amount or it can be tracked by an electronic digital flow meter mounted to the water supply line and connected to an automatic waterer like the Texas Superior Animal Waterer.
See Digital Flow Meter # 16106 on the website.
Effects of Insufficient Amounts of Water Consumption
A horse deprived of sufficient amounts of water can only survive 3 to 6 days depending on consumption of forage and feed. Without a sufficient intake of water for approximately 2 days a horse may begin to refuse to eat and may also show signs of colic or similar ailments that can be life threatening. The Texas Superior Animal Waterer is a reliable automatic waterer complete with an optional electronic flow meter allowing the caregiver a means of monitoring water consumption.
If sufficient amounts of water are not provided, a horse can exhibit signs of dehydration and will most likely suffer from the lack of electrolytes which can lead to kidney failure and other medical complications and in some cases, death. Therefore, the horse should be rehydrated as soon as possible. If this situation occurs, we suggest contacting your veterinarian as soon as possible.
Horse owners who suspect that their horse may be suffering from dehydration can perform a simple skin test. This is done by pinching the skin and then releasing it. If the skin goes back immediately to its normal position dehydration may not be an issue. However, if the skin remains wrinkled and in a ridge for 8 to 10 seconds immediate veterinarian assistance may be required. The most accurate test to determine dehydration is with a simple blood test that can be performed by your veterinarian. Again, this demonstrates the need for a constant supply of clean water, which can be provided with the Texas Superior Animal Waterer®.
If you require any additional information or advice, please feel free to contact us.
Thank you for considering TEXAS SUPERIOR ANIMAL WATERER® – undoubtedly the absolute best and most reliable animal waterer available in today’s market. Its’ simple, self-contained design requires little to no maintenance, and its durability will last for many years to come.
Since installing my waterer units I have not experienced the maintenance issues, especially with the floats as I did with the others that I previously had. These don’t let the water spill and make a mess in the horses stall. Therefore, my stable hand has less clean up to do and he likes that. I highly recommend these waterers to anyone that keeps their horses stabled.
~Joe S. – Waller, TX
TSAW Demo Video
see how the texas superior animal waterer works
This promotional video is of a portable, mock-up unit used for demonstration and sales purposes only. This portable unit is fitted with its own water supply, electrical source, and can be moved to any remote location to show it's operation to a potential customer. The purpose of this video is to see how the unit works so that the owner can apply these settings to their own operation. All attachments and accessories seen here sold separately.
I am writing this letter to tell you how pleased I am with your automatic waterers. I installed several in horse stalls and I am very satisfied. They fill fast, are durable and easy to clean. Best of all, they are virtually indestructible. I put one in the stall of a show steer that had a bad habit of destroying every watering device we provided him. After several months the automatic waterer looks as good as new and works perfectly. Thanks for a great product.
~Russell K., Anchor K Ranch – Raymondville, TX