Honestly I had forgotten I bought this. I had not used it. It was still in the box. About 2 month ago the de-icer in the neighbors trough stopped working. I pulled this out and it said for 60 gallon trough. Their trough is 100 gallon. Having no choice with the temps going below freezing for several weeks I put it in and to my surprise it is working like a charm. Temps got as low as 4 degrees with no issue. It handles 100 gallons very well!! Great product. Best part no metal so no rust in the water!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The API Bucket/Utility De-Icer will be a total game-change for us during the cold months! With 500 watts of power,it will keep our water container from freezing-even in below-freezing temps. Its perfect for our backyard chickens,and ideal for any container up to 60 gallons. I love how easy it will be to use- just plug it in, drop it into the container, and ley it do its job. The built-in thermostat helps regulate temperature efficiently,and the 6-foot cord gives you plenty of flexibility to reach outlets safely. It hearts just enough to keep water accessible without overheating or damaging plastic containers. The de-icer gives me peace of mind knowing my chickens will have fresh,unfrozen water available around the clock. It's reliable,sturdy,and well worth it!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Playing with this heater was fun, it allowed me to see the safety and performance and durability this has and was well pleased! Versatile in uses and I think efficiency will be excellent since everything else looks great!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was surprised on the length of the cable, and how quickly it was able to heat. This will drop into the largest of water troughs for any animals. The built in thermostat is great, so I don’t have to worry about unplugging it. It’s heavy and feels well made.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Durable! Made with good quality materials. Appears like it will work well. Really like the anti chew cage added to the cord, nice addition. Good design.