The trough

SATURN self-flushing water trough

A rotomoulded trough that flushes itself on a schedule, so sediment and feed residue leave the trough instead of sitting in your stock's drinking water.

What happens during a flush

  1. At the interval you set on your phone, the flush valve opens.
  2. Water flows along the trough floor and carries sediment and feed residue out through the drain.
  3. The mechanical float valve refills the trough with clean water.
  4. If the controller battery runs flat, the trough keeps refilling through the float valve; only the automatic flush stops.
A clean trough after flushing

Specifications

Manufacturer information. Please check your water supply pressure before installing.

ConstructionUV-stabilised, rotomoulded LLDPE
Outer dimensions2,225 mm (L) x 430 mm (W) x 350 mm (D)
Drinking length1,950 mm
Trough volume50 litres (low volume, high turnover)
Operating pressure200 to 1,000 kPa (2 to 10 bar)
RefillMechanical float valve, no power needed
Flush controlBluetooth, set flush intervals from your smartphone
Water per flushApproximately 60 litres
PowerBattery-powered flush controller, no mains power needed. Manufacturer's estimated battery life is about 12 months.
PortabilityCan be relocated between paddocks as stock rotate
Refill rate and stock per troughTo be confirmed by the manufacturer
WarrantyTo be confirmed by the manufacturer

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