A 5-watt pump. An insulated cooler. Continuous circulation. Here's everything that makes FlowTrough different from every other waterer on the market.
FlowTrough solar model — first startup, live circulation demo
The entire system is built around one idea: water that moves stays cleaner, stays cooler, and is harder to freeze than water that sits still.
A 5-watt micro brushless pump draws water from the 60-quart insulated reservoir and pushes it through the system continuously — all day, every day, without overheating or wearing out.
As water returns to the reservoir, it passes through a screen on the return side that catches larger debris — feathers, feed, grit — before it can settle back in the cooler and decompose.
Moving water naturally aerates, which improves taste. Poultry will consistently choose oxygenated flowing water over still water — and when they drink more, everything improves: eggs, growth, health.
The solar model is our most popular system. A 20-watt panel paired with a 5-watt micro brushless pump means the panel generates four times the power the pump needs — giving you continuous 24/7 circulation with plenty of reserve to keep the battery charged through cloudy days.
Generates far more power than the pump needs. Charges the battery during the day so the pump runs all night too — truly set-it-and-forget-it.
Engineered to run continuously without overheating. Low power draw, long service life, and quiet operation. This pump is built to run all day, every day.
Custom-built waterproof enclosure protects the battery from weather. Includes an on/off switch so you can cut power without disconnecting anything.
Everything ships pre-wired and pre-assembled. The battery box bolts directly on top of the cooler using pre-drilled holes — no guesswork, no electrician needed.
The reservoir is a genuine 60-quart insulated Igloo cooler. Holds 12–15 gallons of water and keeps temperatures down naturally. The insulation means cooler water, all day.
Drop a bag of ice directly into the cooler on hot days. The circulating pump distributes the cold water throughout the trough — no additional hardware, just ice.
If your coop already has electricity, the hardwired model plugs into a standard outlet — same pump, same trough, same filtration. Same great water quality, just powered from the wall instead of the sun. Identical build quality, identical results.
Still water freezes. Moving water is significantly harder to freeze — and a few simple additions take FlowTrough through harsh winters without missing a beat.
Continuous circulation is your first line of defense against freezing. Moving water requires much lower temperatures to freeze than still water — the same physics that keeps rivers flowing in conditions that would turn a puddle solid. Wrap the exposed pipes and trough in standard pipe insulation and you extend the operating range even further in cold climates.
For extreme cold environments, the hardwired model supports an inline water heater addition. A low-wattage stock tank or submersible heater can be placed in the reservoir to keep water above freezing without fighting the circulation — the pump distributes the warmth evenly throughout the trough automatically.
The reservoir isn't an afterthought — it's central to how the whole system keeps water clean.
The return side of the trough is fitted with a screen that filters out larger debris — feathers, feed particles, grit — before water flows back into the cooler. What gets into the trough doesn't make it back into the reservoir.
An inline filter on the supply side catches finer particulates before they reach the pump or trough. Between the screen and the inline filter, the water stays cleaner between service cycles than any open static waterer ever could.
The reservoir holds 12–15 gallons — enough for a full day for most flocks without needing a refill. The insulated walls slow heat gain, keeping water temperatures lower than any plastic bucket or galvanized trough in the sun.
Every FlowTrough is built to order. Reach out and we'll talk through your setup — flock size, power situation, climate — and figure out exactly what you need.