Watering System Resevoirs

Just curious how you all get your reservoirs elevated enough off the top tub of the rack for it to work for the whole rack. We are currently using a 6 tier cement tub rack, and will probably be adding a birthing rack within the next year or so. Pics are great, but feel free to try and just explain your system too.

Thanks,
Austin

Mine is at the top right.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...s/100_2747.jpg

I assume that works out okay for you? I have heard from most sources that the reservoir needs to be at least 6 inches above the highest tub to get enough flow from just gravity.

Also, I am getting tired of bottles, so I may hurry up my plans for a reservoir system on our current 6 cement tub rack. What size reservoir would you all reccomend? Ideas on a max size, minimum size, or a good balance between not having to refill it all the time and not risking massive floods would be awesome.

Thanks,
Austin

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Originally Posted by Clear

Mine is at the top right.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...s/100_2747.jpg

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That's the same tub we use! :)

Ours is sitting on a board over the top of the whole rack, but it's 3 separate racks, so 3 separate tubs. We left enough room from the top tub to the board so that I can get my food scoop in there to fill up their food.

Kind of like he has in the rack on the far left? Just trying to imagine what it looks like.

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Originally Posted by ThyTempest

Kind of like he has in the rack on the far left? Just trying to imagine what it looks like.

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This is a pretty old picture, we dont use that size or style tub anymore, but it shows the shelf I'm talking about, except now it's about 5 inches above so I can get the food in there easily.

We now use a 27 qt sterilite tub style that you can see in Clears pics.
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...y/IMG_3039.jpg

My reservoirs lay on some 2X2 on the top of each racks.

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...rs/RatRoom.jpg

The rack in the back only has valves on the first 3 rows, the last 3 being for ASF (still not sure on putting valves or not for them)

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Originally Posted by Deborah

The rack in the back only has valves on the first 3 rows, the last 3 being for ASF (still not sure on putting valves or not for them)

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Yea, I am never sure if it's a good idea or not, since the ASF's start to drink even before their eyes are open, I wouldnt think they would know that the water is above them.

i use a tubs also but if you have alot of rats in there you tend to have to fill more. when i had my asfs they did fine

I have no problems with my setup. I fill that tank up ever 3-4 days depending on how many rats i currently have in the breeding station. I now have 2 racks just like the one on the right setup the same.