cowsense
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We have a second ranch (70 miles away) where we run cow-calf pairs. We rely on a deep well for our main water and pipe it through a pressurized underground line to stock troughs (large industrial tire troughs). This works well and I really believe we are picking up improved performance by providing clean fresh water at all times. Our main problem is in finding reliable water valves that WILL shut off and not run over. We were really cutting down on foot rot etc. until we started having overflows and the resulting inevitable bogholes.
So far we have tried Gallagher , brass and Jobe Megaflow valves and I can't say I have been impressed with any of them.On one check they're fine and the next they're running over. There must be some other valves available that are reasonably reliable and that can last for at least a summer season. I would appreciate any ideas and or different brands of valves that you can come up with! Thanks :!:
So far we have tried Gallagher , brass and Jobe Megaflow valves and I can't say I have been impressed with any of them.On one check they're fine and the next they're running over. There must be some other valves available that are reasonably reliable and that can last for at least a summer season. I would appreciate any ideas and or different brands of valves that you can come up with! Thanks :!: