I bought mine in the '90s for my backyard flock. It worked without issue all these years but finally gave up this spring, so I rebuilt it. It's extremely easy to work on, a kid could do it. This consisted of replacing two parts: the fill valve and the fine brass screen in the bottom of the 1/2 NPT supply port (Miller Mfg. part s 2506 2510) both of which are readily available and CHEAP (less than three bucks for the set). The old screen had clogged with sediment and the fill valve fell apart from corrosion, but those are the only two failure prone components. Everything else is basically failure proof. Now it's back to working like new again after 25 years of total neglect. Such a great design. I also called Miller's customer support line to inquire about other parts and they answered promptly and were super friendly and honest, old time Midwest salt of the earth.I recommend the genuine Miller Mfg. parts because their tire type fill valve is actually made for WATER service, not air, and the supply screen is an odd size-- not sure a pipe screen would work, but maybe. Besides, I'm happy to throw them a few bucks to help them out and keep their great products on the market.My poultry fount is mounted outside, so cleaning it is a cinch too: just pray the bowl out with a stream from a garden hose, no need to dismount it. It dismounts easily but is less easy to put back.
Rating:
[5 of 5 Stars!]