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Timco
Timco Member Posts: 3,040
in THE MAIN WALL
Should be simple, but nothing comes to mind. I have a chicken coup with a small electric heater in it. My power bill was $75 more than usual because of it. I just need it to run and keep the coup at 40*, but even on low since I sealed all thge gaps, it gets to 65-74* in there. Any ideas to keep it at 40*? Their water is in there and I like to keep them above freezing at night even though they do not need it. Maybe an AC swamp cooler t-stat? (they do not go down to 40* though)

Tim
Just a guy running some pipes.

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  • Larry (from OSHA)
    Larry (from OSHA) Member Posts: 717
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    maybe this would work

    http://www.airwater.biz/white-rodgers_thermostats_1a65-641_2561_prd1.htm

    if you can keep them from turning it up!

    Larry
  • Timco
    Timco Member Posts: 3,040
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    Since they never do what I say, I would need to buy a guard for it. Also, it only comes in white, and I am sure they would rather have almond to match the 'natural wood grain interior'. (plywood)

    If no other quick ideas (something I can find on the shelf today) comes up, this is perfect. Thanks! It was warmer in the coup than in my own house this morning since I sealed up the gaps!

    Tim
    Just a guy running some pipes.
  • Wayne_16
    Wayne_16 Member Posts: 130
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    Kerosene heater thermostat

    Would a thermostat used for kerosene heaters ie (the old knipco's) work? Should be able to pick one up at hd or farm type store.

    Thanks, Wayne
  • Mark Custis
    Mark Custis Member Posts: 539
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    $75.00 per month for eggs

    sounds a bit high.
  • Timco
    Timco Member Posts: 3,040
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    First the wife, now you? ;)

    That is exactly why I am here...

    Tim
    Just a guy running some pipes.
  • Mark Custis
    Mark Custis Member Posts: 539
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    radiant chicken coop

    with a domestic tank.

    LOL

    fuel is fuel.

    eggs are fuel too.
  • Timco
    Timco Member Posts: 3,040
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    Maybe a wood burner converted to a poo burner? Plenty of that! The neighbors could just dump their dog poo in a hopper or something...Just imagine the aroma...

    Tim
    Just a guy running some pipes.
  • Mark Custis
    Mark Custis Member Posts: 539
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    poo burner

    Mother Earth News has some stuff on free ranging chickens this month
  • hot_rod
    hot_rod Member Posts: 22,218
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    most all line voltage t-stats

    run down to 40F. I have a Honeywell T498, or the less expensive 410A.

    White rogers 1A10 runs down to 36F, a few other choices in the Johnstone Supply catalog. Or a farm supply water dish warmer.

    Go to DI and get a small electric single burner and set the water dish on it.

    hr
    Bob "hot rod" Rohr
    trainer for Caleffi NA
    Living the hydronic dream
  • radiconnection
    radiconnection Member Posts: 29
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    Son, you need more chickens!! Chickens give off BTUs, and they will heat the henhouse for free!!
  • james k
    james k Member Posts: 12
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    chickens

    As long as it's not too cold,just use a heater to keep the water from freezing.Also if you insulate with foam,you may have to cover to keep them from eating it.
  • Timco
    Timco Member Posts: 3,040
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    I know they do not need the heat, but I think they lay better with heat in the coup. Besides the water, I don't want the eggs to freeze...I will visit Johnstone tomorrow. Thanks for the advise!

    Tim
    Just a guy running some pipes.
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