Tank Heaters and Drinkers

Stock Tank Heaters, Livestock Water Heaters and Hog Drinkers

Help maintain accessible drinking water during cold weather with tank-heating equipment matched to the waterer, its construction and local conditions. Barn World carries 250-, 1,000- and 1,500-watt tank heaters, a drain-hole heater, heater accessories, and hog drinker components. These products have different purposes: a tank heater helps reduce freezing risk, while a hog drinker provides an animal-access opening for a compatible tank.

Compare Stock Tank Heater Options

• 250-Watt Tank Heater: A lower-wattage option for suitable troughs and applications. Check the manufacturer’s allowed tank materials, mounting method and intended operating conditions.
• 1,000-Watt Tank Heater: Compare tank capacity, permitted installation and heating requirements before choosing this model.
• 1,500-Watt Tank Heater: A higher-wattage option for compatible stock tanks and conditions. Verify the specific model’s instructions and required electrical supply.
• Drain-Hole Heater: A different mounting configuration intended for compatible tank drain openings. Check the drain fitting and tank requirements before ordering.

Important: Wattage alone does not guarantee that an entire tank will stay ice-free. Tank volume, construction, insulation, wind, outdoor temperatures, water turnover and installation all affect performance. Use only a heater explicitly approved for the tank material and intended application, and follow all electrical safety instructions.

Hog Drinkers and Replacement Components

The hog drinker insert provides a lower drinking access point when installed in a compatible poly stock tank. It is not itself a heater. Check the specified tank type and opening dimensions before installation; it is not designed for metal stock tanks.

• Hog Drinker Float: Replacement float/valve assembly for the compatible hog drinker insert.
• Hog Drinker Pan Assembly: Replacement pan component. Verify the drinker model before ordering.
• No Freeze Heater Base: An accessory for a compatible watering configuration; confirm fit and intended use.
• Heater Cord Protector Kit: Accessory intended to protect a compatible heater cord. Confirm compatibility and keep all electrical parts installed to manufacturer requirements.

How to Choose a Livestock Water Heater

• Tank material: Confirm that the heater is approved for your polyethylene, metal or other water tank. Do not assume every heater works in plastic tanks.
• Tank size and climate: Identify capacity, water depth, insulation, exposure to wind and the coldest expected conditions.
• Mounting arrangement: Check whether the heater uses an approved trough, submersible or drain-hole installation as specified for that exact model.
• Electrical safety: Follow the manufacturer’s grounding and circuit-protection instructions, use suitable outdoor-rated electrical installations, and keep cords protected from livestock.
• Daily inspection: Confirm animals can drink, inspect water condition and check the heater and plumbing regularly during freezing weather.

Ordering Tank Heaters and Drinking Accessories

To request product assistance or delivered pricing, provide the stock-tank manufacturer and model, tank material and capacity, the accessory or heater you need, quantity and delivery ZIP code. Confirm the current product specifications, included components and installation requirements on each product page before ordering.

For related equipment, browse livestock stock tanks, hog waterers, and complete heated waterers. Email sales@barnworld.com for assistance.