Farm Innovators 250 Watt Stock tank deicer - question!

[ShannonR]

Based on the hundreds of Amazon.com reviews, most people are using this heater without a grounding rod and it works fine for them.

FYI, I have the Little Giant metal base heater and an old fashioned metal 3 gallon waterer which lasts my 10 hens about 7-10 days. It works well for me and I would recommend it if you ever consider a backup option. No grounding rod required, or even suggested.

I like the idea of the water heaters that don't go IN the water better. I learned in grade school that electricity and water don't mix, and it seems counterintuitive to have a heater in the water