Allied Precision API Bird Bath Heater De-icer 200watt

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Moving water does not freeze as easily as standing water so running a solar bird bath fountain during the day can help keep the water from turning to ice during the day. Of course, it won’t help much if the water freezes over during the night so you’ll probably need to empty out the bird bath at the end of each day and then refill it in the morning for this to be of much help. Use A Dark-colored Bird Bath If you’re worried about how much it’ll cost in electricity to operate a bird bath heater, don’t worry. If you run a 50 watt heater 24/7 it will cost less than a dime (obviously dependent on local electricity prices). This cost can be even further cut down if you get a thermostatically controlled heater. Thermostat Control It is more difficult for birds to find unfrozen water sources during the winter months so providing water for birds with a heated bird bath will benefit any birds that visit. Do birds use bird baths in the winter?

However, there are also heaters/deicers that are heavy-duty; these can heat and deice even 25 gallons of water! Thermostat

Why Do You Need a Bird Heater in the Winter?

A bird bath heater with this feature will automatically shut off when the water does not need heating, or the heating element is not needed. This feature will save electricity and make it easy for the user not to constantly plug or unplug all the time. It saves time and effort for the user. I am also impressed by how this bird bath de-icer is actually built. It is manufactured using heavy-duty cast aluminum, making it durable and fit for bird baths. The heating element is enclosed and sealed with cast aluminum to ensure that the birds are protected once this heater is installed in the bird bath. This bird bath heater from Slashcool has probably the highest power in terms of wattage. This bird bath heater is powered by a 500-watt heating element which provides versatility in its usage. In fact, this bird bath can be used in several applications other than bird baths, such as on the farm.

But what is unique about this bird bath heater is the presence of a 15-inch connection cord. This small addition will keep the connection to the extension cord suspended off the ground to protect it from snow and moisture on the outside. This extra feature will eliminate the need to use a plastic sheath to cover the plug for the heater cord and the extension cord you will be using. The second benefit is that a heated bird bath can draw birds to your yard in this cold season. A heated bird bath can be a terrific way to attract birds to your yard because they are drawn to places where they can find food and water. What Is the Ideal Water Temperature Level for Bird Baths? However, do not add antifreeze to the birdbath since birds can get poisoned by it. Glycerin should also not be used since it can saturate and make birds vulnerable to hypothermia. Frequently Asked Questions How do you keep your bird bath water from freezing? I know some have used these in milder winter areas, but aquarium heaters are not meant to be used outside. Again, these two bird heaters/deicers are very similar. Their wattage strength is the largest difference. We would not recommend buying the Allied Precision heater unless you want or NEED a stronger heater.You can always speak with a local bird expert or bird care specialist if you need clarification on what temperature to set your bird bath at. They will be able to provide you with detailed guidance on the ideal temperature range for the species of birds you are attempting to attract.

Another reason would be that your bath may be too big. It's not really a problem if your heater is too small for your bath, the only concern would be if it could heat up and deice the WHOLE bath.Yet there are circumstances such as extreme temperatures and bigger bird baths that will require more wattage. This great little hanging bird bath has a built-in heater that is controlled with a thermostat. That means it switches itself on and off when necessary to keep the water from freezing over. This also prevents it from making the water too hot and saves you money on your power bill. But what impressed me the most was the heating device’s thermostatically controlled design. This feature allows the heating element of the bird bath heater to work when it is needed, or the water needs to be heated. This feature will save so much on electrical consumption while making it easy for the user not to constantly pull the plug when it is needed. There are thermostatically controlled heaters that will turn on and off based on temperature which would cost even less to operate. It can also maintain your birdbath from freezing in below zero temperatures and keep your water ice-free even at -30 degrees!

To determine what size bird bath heater you should get, measure the width (diameter) of the bottom of the bird bath. Any bird bath heater shorter than that length, will work for your bird bath. However, the smaller the heater, the less water will be de-iced. Price If you ran a 50-watt bird bath heater 24 hours a day it would cost about 10 cents per day at an average cost of 7.5 cents/kilowatt hour of electricity. On a side note, we had a visitor who had hummingbirds visiting her feeder during cold months and to keep the nectar from freezing, she made up her own light-bulb contraption which can be seen here: This electric bird bath water heater is a great option for keeping your bird bath from freezing over in the winter months. This device must be plugged into your electricity supply and has its own auto on/off switch which will save on your energy bill. There are chances that the heater will build up impurities that need to be cleaned to keep the water clean and the heater working. ProsYou can clean off the deposits by soaking the heater in a vinegar-water solution for a few minutes. The amount of power produced by a bird bath heater will determine its effectiveness in preventing the water from freezing in the bird bath. The power of a bird bath heater usually starts at around 50 watts. Other models have more power depending on the specifications.