Chucky Mama Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 I bought one of these (large green and white) a couple of months ago and the base has split in the frost. Maybe I was a bit naive but I didn't expect this to happen. I have been told by the people that I bought it off that they are not frost proof and that they will spit at low temperatures Shame there was no warning on the labelling. You live and learn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madchickenlady Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 I've had mine for nearly three years and haven't had any probs. I even left mine out when it was -14C I've been thinking of picking up another one anyway, so might do it this weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted January 20, 2011 Author Share Posted January 20, 2011 I thought they would be fine but was told today that they should be bought in during cold weather Edited: I am not happy that this has split, I have looked them up online and they are described as frost resistant My supplier (local pet store) said that resistant doesn't mean frost proof and that I should have been told to bring it in during cold weather I have spoken to them again and told them that I want my money back. They have reluctantly agreed to refund me. They still insist that any plastic water container will split in cold weather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 I wonder if you have a faulty one? Mine have been bomb-proof (famous last words) and while I have good intentions of getting them in when it's due to freeze, I regularly forget and end up defrosting them all with boiling water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted January 20, 2011 Author Share Posted January 20, 2011 Maybe it is a cheap copy (wasn't cheap though) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneyolktoanother Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 i've had mine for year with no probs but did always wander about the frost, which one will you get next? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 You have been unlucky there, CM.. I have a couple and they have been fine during the last cold snap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Mine have all been ok, the only ones that have split are the ones we have broken trying to get ice out I do avoid the really hard plastic ones - I call it 'brittle plastic' but its quite hard to describe but the plastic is paler and sometimes marbled, the ones I use are a bit softer if that makes any sense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 I know they are more expensive but I don't think you can beat the galvanised drinkers. I have two and they are indestructable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted January 20, 2011 Author Share Posted January 20, 2011 I took it back this afternoon and exchanged it for a galvanised one. £19 extra but it is sooo much easier to fill and will last an eternity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henslaved Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 I know they are more expensive but I don't think you can beat the galvanised drinkers. I have two and they are indestructable. I agree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevtheplumber Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 you will save the etxra it cost in time, galvanised will last as long as you want it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Rhode Island Red Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 i had one for three years with no problems, it was easily able to withstand -12C. Until it was "accidentally" dropped on a inconveniontly placed rock. I bought 2 more small ones over the winter, which both cracked with frost . Now i have a big 15L one which seems almost indestructable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Its worth noting that with galvanised drinkers you cannot add apple cider vinegar to the water - just a warning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poached Egg Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Shame about your drinker Chucky Mama. We've just got a couple of galvanised troughs so useful to hear about the ACV - hadn't occured - thanks Redwing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Chucky Mama, if yours was the 8l super drinker and you've still got the top ...... I've got a spare bottom!! Mine have so far survived freezing temperatures (and boiling water), but my big one wasn't up to a fence being blown onto it! The top broke but I still have the redundant bottom (minus the legs as they gave way too), so if you want it just let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted January 24, 2011 Author Share Posted January 24, 2011 , how funny. I would have taken you up on your offer but the shop took the broken one back when got the galvanised one as an exchange. Thanks anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Rhode Island Red Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Its worth noting that with galvanised drinkers you cannot add apple cider vinegar to the water - just a warning Why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 It reacts with the coating, eventually causing it to break down which leads to toxins then dissolving in the water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Shame that, mine have all been fine.... they've frozen solid on the odd occasion, been scrubbed and bunged in the dishwasher with the cat and dog bowls. A couple of years old and still going strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 mine have been okay in the cold. I particularly love the ice bowls we get when emptying them I did have a base break but that was my own stupid fault. I bashed it to break the ice - but instead broke a hole in the base Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
