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AutoMatic Water Systems

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  • 01-16-2012, 06:03 PM
    Johnny84
    AutoMatic Water Systems
    Hello EVERYBODY:D

    I am looking to upgrade my rat racks to the auto water systems...does anyone have videos or instructions or a website to show me the best way to put this together?

    AND...what is the best website or store to buy everything I need?

    Thanks!:gj:
  • 01-17-2012, 10:58 AM
    Johnny84
    Really...Nobody? Anyone out there know how to put this together or where I can find out how? Or even a website for what I need?

    Thank again! :gj:
  • 01-17-2012, 11:15 AM
    HerpIsAhobby
    I have an auto watering system for my rats and can tell you from experience of putting the system together its not nearly as hard as you think its going to be. Before getting all of my equipment I was think how hard this is going to be because I like you couldn't find great instructions to use. I would suggest using the new RBI drinking valve personally. I had the edtsrom valves and they work great but you can save a good amount of money depending on how many you need with the RBI's and they work just as good. The pricing on the equipment doesn't really vary too much as far as the plastic tubing and the tank connector. One piece of advice that I can give you is to order an L fitting for the bottom of your rack. For some reason I ordered a ton of the T's and no L's and was left stringing lines from one rack to the other on the bottom. Also get yourself a good number of clamp loops as they will neaten up the piping and stop the rats or mice from chewing through the lines.

    I put the link to the RBI rodent watering page with all the goodies I was talking about above. Good luck and if you need anything else I didn't mention feel free to ask :gj:

    http://www.reptilebasics.com/rodent-bird-watering
  • 01-17-2012, 12:00 PM
    Johnny84
    Awesome thank you! I will check it out:gj:
  • 01-17-2012, 12:10 PM
    Balls Out Morphs
    I just installed a system purchased through RBI this past weekend and my rats couldn't be happier. It was very easy to install and works flawlessly.
  • 01-17-2012, 05:17 PM
    Stewart_Reptiles
    That's where I get all my watering supply from http://www.klubertanz.com/Catalog.htm
  • 01-17-2012, 05:53 PM
    jasbus
    I use RBI myself. Good guy.

    As for setup, it's really easy to do. Just buy enough valves and tee's to get the job done. And a connector for your bucket. Hose is cheap at Home Depot....
  • 01-17-2012, 06:09 PM
    Johnny84
    Re: AutoMatic Water Systems
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by jasbus View Post
    I use RBI myself. Good guy.

    As for setup, it's really easy to do. Just buy enough valves and tee's to get the job done. And a connector for your bucket. Hose is cheap at Home Depot....

    Okay what is the size of hose? Is it similar to the old style (top of your house) Swamp cooler hose that connected to the outside faucet?
  • 01-17-2012, 06:39 PM
    jasbus
    3/16" hose
  • 01-17-2012, 06:54 PM
    The Serpent Merchant
    Justin Kobylka has this on his youtube page:

    http://youtu.be/7TJNa4CWPXI

    Not my video but I hope it helps
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