Drinking Post Sizing Tool
Use our Sizing Tool below to help you determine what size Drinking Post to buy! When using this tool, make sure you enter your frostline depth in inches! Otherwise, it will not give you the correct size.
Have questions about sizing? Scroll down below the Sizing Tool to read more about how to properly size your Drinking Post.
1. Select Your Waterer Height
Horse
Cows
Goat/Sheep
Other
NOTE If you have several types of animals, select the shortest.
Waterer Height
Enter how many inches above the ground you want the top edge of the Drinking Post after installation. Your animal should be able to comfortably reach their head over this height and down into the bowl of the Drinking Post. Here are some common guidelines:
Horse – 30” to 36”
Mini Horse – 24”
Cattle – 18” – 24”
Calf – 18”
Alpaca & Llama – 24” – 30”
Goat & Sheep – 12” – 18”
Pigs & Hog – 10″ – 18″
2. Frostline Depth
Determine Your Frostline Depth
If you do not know your frostline, there are three resources that will tell you what the local frostline is:
- Excavation companies
- Water Department
- Building Department
*FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY, DO NOT ORDER BASED ON THIS MAP
1. The type of animals you have.
2. The depth of your local frostline.
Animal Type:
All Drinking Posts are the same diameter and have the same size bowl. Depending on your specific application, you can install the Drinking Post Waterer such that the height of the unit when installed is at whatever height above ground you desire.
You want to ensure that your animals are able to reach the top of the waterer comfortably. Generally, this is the typical height of the Drinking Post Waterer above ground level once installed:
| Animal | Standard Installation Height |
|---|---|
| Horse Waterer | 3′ Above Ground Level |
| Cattle Waterer | 18″ – 24″ Above Ground Level |
| Sheep & Goat Waterer | 12″ – 18″ Above Ground Level |
Frostline Depth:
The base of the Drinking Post needs to sit 18″ below your local frostline!
The frost line is the maximum depth that the ground will freeze to in the winter. Proper installation requires that the deepest point of The Drinking Post be installed a MINIMUM of 18″ below your local frost line to prevent freezing in the winter.
There are few avenues one can use to determine the frost line in your local area:
- Contact your local Building Department
- Contact your county’s Water Department
- Any reputable outdoor plumber or excavator will be able to quickly tell you what the frost line is in your local area.
