STEVE SAYS: We sell a lot of the Nelson Automatic Dog Waterers.
It's a very popular product for us even though it's a little on the expensive side. Nelson is the high-end of the dog waterers.
The low end of the waterers that we sell are plastic, and I am never a big fan of a plastic bowl for a dog. It is just something to chew on. That is one of the things you have got to look at and decide, "I have a chewer or I don't have a chewer." You don't have to worry about your dog chewing on the Nelson 1200 because it's built out of stainless steel.
The Nelson Automatic waterers require you to have a water connection that is close to where you mount it. It has got a float in it and basically, as the dog drinks the water down, the float gets down to a certain level and it automatically
refills. It's pretty neat.
The biggest fear that I have with this type of product is that it doesn't eliminate the need for keeping an eye on your dog. I wouldn't recommend leaving for two weeks and leaving it hooked up in case something happened. Although you don't have to worry about your dog's water getting low, it's always a good idea to check on a daily basis to make sure every thing is in working order and your dog is properly hydrated. A dog can not go long without water in the summer time before getting heat
stroke or dying.
The other thing you have got to watch on automatic dog waterers is cleaning them. Depending on where your place your waterer, you are going to get some algae. If it is in the sun at all you are going to get fast algae build up. If you keep it out of the sun and clean it once a week most folks ought to be in good shape. Bleach kills algae probably faster than anything, but you can kill it with soap too. It's not a big deal.
We have very, very few returns on the Nelson 1200 because they are nice, stout products.
Read more about the BESTSELLER: Nelson Automatic Dog Waterer - Model 1200
Nelson Automatic Dog Waterer provides a constant supply of fresh clean water
Eliminates the hassles of manually watering your dogs.
High grade 304 stainless steel is indestructible.
Float and valve assembly is fully protected by guard.
Mounts on wall or kennel pole.
Option of right or left side water hookup.
Man's Best Friend Deserves The Best!
The Nelson Automatic Dog Waterer is the waterer that's never empty!
Float actuated valve automatically replenishes the water as dogs drink.
The Nelson Automatic Waterer is built to last a lifetime. Manufactured from tough 304 stainless steel.
The Nelson Waterer surfaces won't chip, crack or rust.
Designed with you in mind!
The drinking bowl is quickly removable from its wall or pole mount for thorough cleaning and sterilizing.
Proven, foolproof float and valve mechanism.
Brass valve and tough polypropylene float are designed and tested for years of trouble-free operation and protected by a stainless steel housing.
The Nelson Automatic Dog Waterer is easy to install.
Equipped with stainless steel wall mounting plate with pre-drilled holes.
Optional kennel fence pole mounting brackets included.
Nelson Waterer Model 1200 complies with USDA standards and U.S. Government approved non-siphoning design. U.S. Patent No. 5,566,539
Exterior dimensions:
10"L x 8"W x 4"H
Reservoir space:
6"L x 7"W x 4"H
Attaches to a standard outdoor spigot. If you need a longer hose, a standard garden hose will work, or you have a problem with your dog chewing the hose, try a metal washing machine line with a female to male adapter. This should be available at your local home improvement store.
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Nelson Automatic Dog Waterer provides a constant supply of fresh clean water 
Man's Best Friend Deserves The Best! 
