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4. The transformer with its 230-volt cable is
placed out of reach of the horses. Place the
transformer at least one metre above the
ground on a post or wall. The transformer
can be outside unprotected as the cables
are underneath and pointing downwards, but
it is still a good idea to build a small
protective roof over it to keep most rain out.
NB!
Don’t build a sealed box around the
transformer or put plastic around it, as it
could overheat.
5. Insert the low-
voltage cable’s plug into the
socket underneath the trough. The cable
under the trough should be about 30cm long.
Hold the plug (not the cable) when you pull it
out, so
it doesn’t get damaged.
6. Connect the 230-volt cable to a regular,
earthed power source. If the cable is too
short and you need to splice two cables
together, make sure any joins are water
proof. Use a residual-current circuit breaker
in the wall socket if the system doesn't have
a central residual-current circuit breaker.
7. Fill the trough with water.
8.
Don’t let the ThermoBar stand empty in
the cold as this will cause the thermostat to
activate the foil heater unnecessarily. This
will not damage the trough but it can cause
the plastic to bulge and buckle a little, and is
a waste of energy.
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.
Don’t use anything that could
damage the surface of the plastic and use a
gentle detergent, 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 inside 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.
ThermoBar 30 has a LED light in the corner
that will light up when power is reaching the
trough.
It doesn’t show if the thermostat has
switched the foil heater on or off, however. If
the light is not on, power is not reaching the
trough. One possibility that the fuse in the
transformer has blown. The transformer for
ThermoBar 30 uses a 400mA fuse that is
positioned under the cover. These fuses are
available at most hardware stores and gas
stations. See our website for a link to the
YouTube film on how to change this fuse.
The voltage to the ThermoBar is low, 24
volts, and completely safe. However, the
current is quite high, 6-8 ampere. This
means that you cannot use a really long low-
voltage cable between the transformer and
the ThermoBar. If you do, the voltage will be
too low when it reaches the ThermoBar. Our
standard cable delivered with your
ThermoBar is 2 metres but you can change
this to 10 metres or 20 metres. NB! Avoid
using a longer cable than you need as this
will lead to a lower water temperature and
higher energy use. If you are going to
lengthen a 24-volt cable, you must get an
electrician to do it. NB! NEVER join with a
plug intended for a 230 volt cable!
Normally, each trough will have its own
transformer. In stables with several box
