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An attractive classic look meets practical design in the mid-sized Farm Innovators HBC-120C heated bird bath. Stable pedestal and twist-off bowl make super-easy to empty and clean. Keeps water liquid down to -30ºF (-34ºC)
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The Farm Innovators HBC-120C heated bird bath is the best-looking and best-designed pedestal-style heated bird bath on the market. Its 18-inch bowl is large enough for any size bird, and you won't need a waterproof extension cord lock because the power connection is protected from the elements.
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Farm Innovators HBC-120C heated bird bath Review
The Farm Innovators HBC-120C heated bird bath has a shallow bowl (about 1.5 inches) for bird safety, and a beautiful scalloped rim that makes an easy perch.
Changing the water and cleaning are super easy: the twist-on bowl is easy to detach and power plug is built right into the bowl for easy access.
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The bowl has an integrated heating element, meaning that the heater is sealed in the center between the two layers of plastic that make up the bowl.
The Farm Innovators HBC-120C heated bird bath, including the pedestal, weighs about 14 pounds so it will be stable under most conditions.
But if you want to be extra sure or protect against tipping by children and animals, you can fill the pedestal with gravel.
The heater works well in freezing weather, providing liquid water for birds (and small animals) even in the depth of winter.
Because the bowl is not too deep, you may find you need to top up the water fairly often in very hot or windy weather.
Who is this product for?
The Farm Innovators HBC-120C heated bird bath Heated Bird Bath is good choice when you want an attractive all-season bird bath in your garden.
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What's included with the Farm Innovators HBC-120C heated bird bath?
The bowl and separate pedestal are included with the Farm Innovators HBC-120C, along with instructions for using it.
Overview of features
The the Farm Innovators HBC-120C Heated Bird Bath stands out from other pedestal-style heated bird baths for its attractive design and generous size. At 18 inches wide, it’s large enough to accommodate plenty of birds and heavy enough to be stable under most conditions.
Your (outdoor) extension cord plugs in to the bottom of the bowl and runs through the pedestal for a tidy look.
The heater in this bird bath is completely enclosed by the basin and is turned on and off by an internal thermostat. With 120 watts of power it will keep water liquid well below the freezing point.
There’s no need to put this bird bath on a timer and doing so may put too much strain on the heating element, causing it to fail prematurely.
You will need a quality outdoor extension cord and a GFCI outdoor outlet for this bird bath.
The Farm Innovators HBC-120 is quite heavy (14 lb) and is stable under most conditions but you can fill the hollow pedestal with gravel for extra weight. Its 29 inches tall when fully assembled.
How to use the Farm Innovators HBC-120 heated bird bath
Feed your outdoor extension cord through the pedestal, female end first
- Check the cord for length - it's awkward to change the cord once the bird bath is fully assembled.
- Make sure the large rubber grommet at the bottom is in place.
Fill pedestal with sand or gravel if desired.
Attach extension cord to bowl.
Attach bowl to pedestal
- The bowl has an easy screw-on mount that requires no tools
Fill bowl with water and plug extension cord into an outdoor GFCI outlet.
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Alternative to the Farm Innovators HBC-120 heated bird bath
The API 970 heated bird bath combines APIs 20-inch plastic bird bath with a 3-legged metal stand 30 inches tall. It's not nearly as attractive as the Farm Innovators HBC-120C, but it gets the job done and API makes a quality product.
Conclusion
The Farm Innovators HBC-120Heated Bird Bath makes a great-looking addition to your yard and safely provides birds with liquid water all year round.
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