How the Heck do You Get this Thing OPEN?!?

[chfriedmam]

Why would you tighten it? It doesn't need to be wrenched shut to work.

Mine if I don’t tighten the black top very tight the lack of suction makes the waterer constantly overflow or drain to half full immediately

 

[rosemarythyme]

(whispers) Get a different waterer...

 

[MilesFluffybutt]

After fussing around with 'chicken specific waterers' I got fedup with them, and started using heated dog bowls in the winter and baby pig waterers in the warmer months.

 

[SmiYa0126]

After fussing around with 'chicken specific waterers' I got fedup with them, and started using heated dog bowls in the winter and baby pig waterers in the warmer months.

Now I'm checking out baby pig waterers, love this site

 

[Apis mellifera]

Really dumb question, but any tips or tricks on getting this type of waterer open?

They can get crazy tight even when they are greased with vegetable oil or Vaseline. I put the handle over a t post pounded in the ground and turn the waterer. Works pretty good.

 

[Curnow]

I have one ...I hate it. The only time it gets opened to refill is when my husband does it. I would never purchase another!

 

[sybonbon]

Mine if I don’t tighten the black top very tight the lack of suction makes the waterer constantly overflow or drain to half full immediately

Maybe you got a bad one. I have one and it works just fine.

 

[MilesFluffybutt]

Now I'm checking out baby pig waterers, love this site

I purchased four from Amazon in 2018. I don't recall them being $30+ a piece, but even at that, I feel they're worth the price.

 

[Cindy in PA]

Use a stick or something like above to put thru the handle to give you more torque.

 

[chfriedmam]

I have one ...I hate it. The only time it gets opened to refill is when my husband does it. I would never purchase another!

Well I’ve been experimenting with closing it less tightly with some success, also I’m thinking maybe it needs to wear in a bit