Convert a bathtub into a water trough.

This is how I converted an old cast iron bathtub into a water trough for the sheep grazing on my land.

The sever winter caused the old concrete trough to split so badly that it was beyond repair, I priced a replacement one and decide that it would be much cheaper to convert the old cast iron bathtub that was lying in the corner of the yard.

This type of water trough is quite common on farm in Northern Ireland, my Dad mad many of this type of water trough for the local farmers.

This is a simple build that is a cheap alternative to a cast concrete drinking trough

No dimensions have been given for this Ible as not all tubs are the same.

Tools used,

Drill + drill bits
tin snips
hammer
spanners

Thanks for looking and I hope you find this of some use.

Step 1 What you need.

Comments

[rimar2000]

Congratulations for recycling!

[Dr Qui]

Thanks,

It was more about trying to save some money, a concrete trough plus the fittings would be over £60 while this cost me just the price of the fittings at about £14.

This type of trough is very common where I live, my father made many of them for local farmers when he was working, the farmer would bring the bath tub to him and he would add the fittings and cover.

[SeamusDubh]

Was the ball valve you used a common everyday fitting with a float added to it or is it one designed for the float system to begin with?

[Dr Qui]

The ball valve is a very common everyday fitting that is designed to operate with a float.

They are also known as ballcock or float valve depending where you are from. you will find them in almost ever water storage tank