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still a good idea to build a small protective
roof over it. NB!
Don’t build a sealed box
around the transformer or put plastic around
it, as it could overheat.
5. The transformer is connected to the power
source with a regular 230-volt cable that has
a plug that fits any regular wall socket.
Splice together with another cable if too
short to make the length right. Make sure
any joins are waterproof. Use a residual-
current circuit breaker in the wall socket if
the system doesn't have a central residual-
current circuit breaker.
6. Only the ThermoBar and the low-voltage
cable should be inside the horses' enclosure.
7. ThermoBar 130 and ThermoBar 250 have
double power sockets, one black and one
red. The black socket to the right is for the
low-voltage cable that connects the trough
with the thermostat. Make sure the 24-volt
plug is pushed all the way into the black
socket on the ThermoBar. The red socket is
for a heated hose and the LED light
accessories.
8. Connect the 230-volt cable on the
transformer to a regular, earthed power
source.
9. Fill the trough with water.
10.
Don’t let the ThermoBar stand empty in
cold temperatures as this will cause the
thermostat to turn the foil heater on. This will
not damage the trough but it can cause the
plastic to bulge and buckle a little, and is a
waste of energy.
Water temperature
If you fill your ThermoBar with zero-degree
water, the heated water will not reach the
surface until the water at the bottom of the
trough has reached about 4°C. This can take
a couple of hours, and if the temperature is
cold enough a film of ice can form on the
surface in this time. For this reason, avoid
filling your ThermoBar with ice-cold water
when it is really cold. Your ThermoBar has a
thermostat that turns the foil heater off
automatically once the water has reached a
good drinking temperature.
If you take your horses inside a stable
overnight and it is very cold, it is a good idea
to fill the trough in the evening and then
cover it with an insulated lid. Horses like to
have a warm drink in the mornings, just like
we do.
Care
• It is important to protect the ThermoBar
from your horses
– make sure they cannot
stand in it or damage the inner base with
their hooves. If the trough is empty and it is
cold outside, this can cause damage to the
thermostat.
• The guarantee is not valid for ThermoBars
that have evidence of hoof damage inside.
• The best way of avoiding this is to make
sure the trough always has water in it when
it is out in the paddock.
• It is best if the ThermoBar is not connected
to electricity if it is standing empty for a
longer period as the thermostat will last for
longer.
Use a soft dish brush or cloth to clean the
ThermoBar. Avoid scratching the surface of
the trough and use a good-quality gentle
cleaning agent. We recommend Hippofix.
Our carefully selected plastic is tough, can
handle cold temperatures and is 4-7mm
thick. The plastic is soft which means that
bulges can form in the base or inside walls,
but this is normal and
doesn’t affect the
trough’s functionality. The thermostat that
regulates the water temperature is in the
middle of the base of the trough. If it is cold
and the trough is empty, the thermostat will
switch the heating system on and heat up
the trough unnecessarily. As long as the
trough is empty there is nothing to worry
about, but it is important that nothing but
water is ever put in a ThermoBar. Never put
hay, plastic or any other material in the
trough. Do NOT use a ThermoBar to soak or
heat feed!
Electricity safety.
There is a LED light by the power socket on
the ThermoBar where the low-voltage cable
connects. It lights up when power is reaching
the trough.
It doesn’t show if the thermostat
has switched the foil heater on or off,
