Dave’s Humble Opinion
I am a guy and I like commercial grade stuff, it is usually heavier and more durable, but there is a price to pay for that durability.
Commercial grade products usually come with a commercial grade price (but you usually get what you pay for) and 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 well, the next plus for this product is the installation or mounting bracket, it’s 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 this solid, as I am only going to use 6 or 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 in the winter and blah, blah, blah… I can go on for days if you’d let me.
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.
Floor Plans Including The Nelson 1200
I also look at the fact that in the heat of the summer, there will still be water simmering in the bowl because it only replenishes whatever the dog drinks 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.
The Nelson 1200b runs about $120 and there seem to be only a few places to buy it and Amazon is not one of those places…
This link will take you to Gun Dog Supply and if this is the route you want to go, they can hook you up.
But before you toss 6 twenty dollar bills at them, take a look at you other options.
Here’s that link: Gun Dog Supply
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