Machinery All Around the Farm Avoiding frozen livestock tanks In northwest Nebraska, we get some brutal temperatures that can cause major freezing of livestock tanks. To prevent this, I decided to insert a 10-foot-diameter tank inside a 12-foot tank. By Successful Farming Staff Successful Farming Staff The content on Agriculture.com is by created by trained journalists who have become subject-matter experts in their fields. You may see some content using the byline "Successful Farming Staff." The content is primarily from information or a press release provided by other entities – such as the USDA, a university, or agricultural company. The press release has been vetted and reviewed by a staff editor. The content is edited and changed to reflect the voice and style of Successful Farming. Successful Farming's Editorial Guidelines Updated on January 18, 2024 Close In northwest Nebraska, we get some brutal temperatures that can cause major freezing of livestock tanks. To prevent this, I decided to insert a 10-foot-diameter tank inside a 12-foot tank. I placed the opening of a small cutout in the 10-foot tank against an inlet pipe that comes from our house's "pump and dump" HVAC system. By way of the design, the gap around the outside of the 10-foot tank allows warm water to flow around the tank, keeping the water open for livestock. If only one side of the tank is needed, I insert a grooved baffle. - Jeff Housh, Hay Springs, Nebraska Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit