Automatic Dog Waterer: Let’s Compare Automatic Dog Waterers

Automatic Dog Waterer: Let’s Compare Automatic Dog Waterers

via My Problem With The "WaterDog" Automatic Dog Waterer by killerdillard on 4/21/11

http://automaticdogwaterer.killerdillard.com

Automatic Dog Waterer:

Let’s Compare Two Popular Automatic Dog Waterers

WaterDog

 

 

1. The “WaterDog” Automatic Dog Water Fountain

 

and

Nelson 1200

 

2. Nelson Automatic Dog Waterer – Model 1200B

 

Click Here For The WaterDog or Click Here For The Nelson 1200

 

Let’s start with:

Nelson’s Model 1200 Automatic Dog Waterer

 

Nelson’s slogan for this product is:

Man’s Best Friend Deserves the Best

and I do believe that if you choose this dog waterer, your dog will be getting the absolute best.

The following is the sales spiel that is found on the Nelson Mfg. website and just about any other site that may be trying to hawk this particular product (including my website) but the first thing I noticed about this watering device is that it is “commercial grade”.

Whether you care for one or many dogs, the Nelson 1200 Automatic Dog Waterer is ideal for dog lovers, humane societies, animal control facilities, boarding kennels, veterinary clinics, zoos, farm and home.

• The dog waterer that’s never empty! Float actuated valve automatically replenishes the water as dogs drink. Eliminates the hassle of watering your dog.
• Built to last a lifetime. Manufactured from tough 304 grade stainless steel. Its surfaces won’t chip, crack or rust. Stainless steel float guard protects float and valve assembly.
• Easy to clean. Patented latch release allows the drinking bowl to be quickly removed for cleaning and sterilizing
• NEW Innovative float valve reduces maintenance time and expense. There are no troublesome cotter pins and screws. Acetal plastic valve is tough and food-grade certified. Patent Pending. See Illustration
• Simple to install. Equipped with stainless steel wall mounting plate and pre-drilled holes. Optional garden hose adapter and kennel fence pole mounting brackets are also available. Right or left side waterline hookup, 1/8″ FTP.
• Compiles with USDA standards and US Government approved no-siphoning design.

Dog Waterer Accessories
Accessory K1 – Water line shut-off valve. Brass ball valve requires only quarter turn to open or close. Shut-off valve has 1/4″ FTP on both ends.
Accessory K2 – Pole mounting bracket. Secures waterer to most kennel posts, 5/16″ carriage bolts furnished. (Fits Model 1200 Automatic Dog Waterer and Model 1400 Dog Feeding Pan).
Accessory K3 – Garden Hose Adapter (1 ft. of hose supplied with fittings). Allows faucet to serve both dog waterer and garden hose.

Dave’s Humble Opinion

Commercial grade products usually come with a commercial grade price (but you usually get what you pay for), we’ll see where the Nelson 1200 comes in on price in a few minutes.

“Commercial grade” also usually implies rugged and sturdy construction with heavy duty materials that will last for years and years and it appears that Nelson has hit the nail on the head with this one.

304 grade stainless steel (whatever that is), a float guard made of the same stuff and a float activated water valve with the bare minimum of moving parts (less moving parts = less chances of breaking)

The 1200 also boasts some claims about the plastic fittings being food grade and USDA compliant which is all very good and the installation or mounting bracket is basic enough for a retarded monkey to be able to figure out.

This is all good stuff and provides more than a convincing argument when it comes to “should I buy it” but again I look at the commercial grade factor and wonder if I need something that solid that I am only going to use 6-7 months out of the year here in Kansas because its going to be outside and only going to be used by one dog and I’m not gonna fork out whatever it cost to have a warmer attached to it and I can go on an on.

Floor Plans Including The Nelson 1200

This product is geared toward folks who raise dogs or train dogs and have a facility designed for long term use with controlled temperatures or possibly as an indoor (attached garage) dog waterer.

I also look at the fact that in the heat of the summer, there is still water simmering in a bowl and if an individual (like me) doesn’t pay attention and clean the reservoir out regularly, the dog will still be drinking dirty, tepid water.

Now let’s talk about:

The “WaterDog” Automatic Dog Water Fountain

Obviously I am going to lean toward this particular product (I did build a website about it after all) but I will be pointing out some obvious drawbacks and my ‘humble’ opinion of the quality of the material that is used in making the WaterDog Pet Drinking Fountain.

 

 

Automatic Dog Waterer:

Click Here For The WaterDog or Click Here For The Nelson 1200

http://automaticdogwaterer.killerdillard.com