livestock water protection
from EVAPORATION
FROM ALGAE
FROM FREEZING
our Rhombos, AKA shadeballs,
have a proven track record of saving water
when used in a stock pond or water storage application
•Substantially Increases Water Supply
•Eliminates Algae
•Prevents stock water from freezing
ranchers say -
In the 6 years I have used shade balls, my water tanks have not frozen over. I also save on feed costs during the winter, because the cattle drink warmer water.
Pat Conley
Ignacio, Colorado
"Our water supply dramatically increased in 20 foot tanks after installing VaporLok's Rhombo shade balls. Also, within one week, the algae started dissolving away. I am very happy with the results."
Harold Unwin
Kim, Colorado
articles, studies & Media
…some ranchers in eastern New Mexico and the Texas Panhandle think they’ve found a way to reduce evaporation and improve quality for their herds. By covering a water tank’s surface with shade balls — plastic balls 4 inches in diameter — Mitzi and Dink Miller of Floyd, New Mexico, reduce evaporation by close to 75 percent.
Farm Progress
“When water is limited, the first thing to consider is how to better conserve the water that you have… In 2015, the Roosevelt Soil and Water Conservation District, headquartered in Portales, New Mexico, tested floating shade balls in livestock water troughs to lessen water evaporation loss”
Oregon State University Extension Service (Peer Reviewed)
“You reduce evaporation by covering the water surface with butyl rubber, plastic, floating wax or polystyrene blocks. You’ll increase the yield of usable water.”
Studies in the 1960’s and 70’s
Studies have long supported the fact that modular covers on stock tanks drastically cut water loss.
Photos from the field
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VaporLok Rhombos are Rhombo Hexoshield® modular covers Manufactured by Advanced Water Treatment Technologies (AWTT),
A U.S. manufacturer with more than 700 installations
Across 25 countries since 2004