I have used these for years. When I order them, usually 8-12 at a time due to the number of 'energy-free' waterers we have for cattle and horses, there is always 2-4 that do not work. They either don't warm up or they stick on and give me steaming water. But, nothing is made like it used to be.

I have used these for 3 yrs now.. I made the mistake of putting vinegar in the water along with the deicer. The vinegar did take a toll on the deicer causing pitting in the ring and rust on the handle...Most likely would have gotten to use them another yr if I had not done that. Saved money with the low wattage. My biggest regret is that I didn't buy more the first time when they were on sale.

Used the product a few days after receiving in an old 25 gallon cow protein bucket. The overnight temperature was -8 and the high was 2, no ice on the water. These buckets are not thick nor insulated.

The only thing I cannot speak to is the longevity of the product as I have only had it a few days. If it performs like above for the next 5 years it will be 5 star and impressive.

Had similer in the past. Not sure if these are made with the same material, if so I will not be happy. The last ones slowly dissolved in the water over time leaving bits and pieces of lead or aluminum behind.

Keeps automatic water tub thawed at -20 degrees. Easy on the electric bill also.

I have used these for years. When I order them, usually 8-12 at a time due to the number of 'energy-free' waterers we have for cattle and horses, there is always 2-4 that do not work. They either don't warm up or they stick on and give me steaming water. But, nothing is made like it used to be.

I have used these for 3 yrs now.. I made the mistake of putting vinegar in the water along with the deicer. The vinegar did take a toll on the deicer causing pitting in the ring and rust on the handle...Most likely would have gotten to use them another yr if I had not done that. Saved money with the low wattage. My biggest regret is that I didn't buy more the first time when they were on sale.

Used the product a few days after receiving in an old 25 gallon cow protein bucket. The overnight temperature was -8 and the high was 2, no ice on the water. These buckets are not thick nor insulated.

The only thing I cannot speak to is the longevity of the product as I have only had it a few days. If it performs like above for the next 5 years it will be 5 star and impressive.

Had similer in the past. Not sure if these are made with the same material, if so I will not be happy. The last ones slowly dissolved in the water over time leaving bits and pieces of lead or aluminum behind.

Keeps automatic water tub thawed at -20 degrees. Easy on the electric bill also.