Bird Bath Heater Selection
Winters are harsh for birds, which is why a bird bath heater is an important accessory for bird bath owners. A bird bath heater, or de-icer, will regulate the temperature of your bird bath to make sure it stays temperate, no matter what the season.
We offer a bird bath heater collection with a variety of options, when it comes to wattage and style. Each bird bath heater we sell is safe, flexible and designed to fit seamlessly with the rest of your bird bath apparel. And remember, each bird bath heater we sell is covered by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you can buy with confidence.
Would have been helpful if the recomendation not to use an extension cord had been stated on the description of the product. I am using an outdoor extension cord. This recommendation showed up in the included instructions.
I almost sent my heater back before deciding to read the instructions. It only turns itself on after reaching a certain low temperature and then it doesn't thaw the whole bird bath, just an area about 2 to 3 inches larger than the heater. I guess this is good so it doesn't get too hot and damage a fragile bath. Birds and squirrels like it over the frozen non-heated bird bath next to it.
The de-icer appears to be very well made. It is working exactly as described. My only complaint is that when it arrived the instructions recommended that it be used with a specific brand of water resistant outdoor extension cord. I did not see this recommendation anywhere on the Backyard Chirper website. I had to send back another heavy duty outdoor extension cord that I had ordered and then order the one Backyard Chirper recommend. This should be mentioned prominently on the website.
We feed and provide water in our birdbaths all year long for our feathered friends. This heater is fantastic. Keeps water around 35-40 degrees even in below zero weather no frozen water anymore. Easy to replace water with unit in birdbath and the birds are not afraid to sit on it and drink or take a warm bath in winter! We have had hours of enjoyment watching them. Excellent product!
The application is to heat an 8 gallon bird bath with small pump. I had to remove the fountain nozzle on the pump to increase flow to prevent freezing. So far, it works just fine. Low temp to date, 19 degrees Fahrenheit.
This is my second one! I use it in my reservoir bird bath of about 8 gallons. I do not remove it and the first one lasted about 3 ½ years. I have been very satisfied and think if I would remove it during the summer that it would probably last 5 to 7 years.
If you feed birds in winter, you need to provide water too. This is a superior product: It makes a circle of melted water in a birdbath no matter how low the temperature, even below zero. The only problem is that it works best when you have a plastic liner to your birdbath. Place the heating coil BELOW the liner, and it heats right through. I only unplug it in summers. One unit lasts two or more years.
I am very happy with my purchase of the Farm Innovators 250 watt deicer. Even with the extreme cold weather during part of the northeast's winter, it continued to work, keeping my birdbath ice free all winter.
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