{"product_id":"15-gallon-120-volt-2-000-watt-pro-poultry-scalder-chicken-made-in-the-usa","title":"15 Gallon 120 Volt, 2,000-Watt Pro Poultry Scalder Chicken MADE in the USA","description":"\u003ch2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRite Farm Products 15-Gallon 120V Pro Poultry Scalder \u0026amp; Shrink Bag Tank – 2,000W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thorough, temperature-controlled scald makes feather removal easier and helps prepare poultry for the plucking stage. The Rite Farm Products 15-Gallon Pro Poultry Scalder is a heavy-duty, USA-made poultry processing scalder designed for chickens, quail, game birds, ducks, turkeys, and geese, with a 2,000-watt heating element and digital controls for monitoring water temperature throughout processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 120-volt poultry scalder also doubles as a shrink bag tank. It is factory set to 145°F for poultry scalding and can be adjusted up to 180°F for sealing poultry shrink bags, allowing the same piece of equipment to handle two important steps during processing day. Pair it with a poultry feather plucker to create a more complete scalding and plucking setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e15-Gallon Poultry Scalder:\u003c\/strong\u003e The round pot provides room for processing larger birds or multiple smaller birds per dunk, making it useful for chickens, quail, ducks, turkeys, geese, and game birds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigital Temperature Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Displays both the set temperature and actual water temperature, making it easier to monitor and adjust the water throughout poultry processing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-Purpose Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use the unit at 145°F for scalding poultry or adjust it up to 180°F for sealing poultry shrink bags, reducing the need for a separate hot-water tank for shrink bagging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2,000-Watt Heating Element:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides the heating power needed to bring a full-size processing tank up to temperature and recover heat during use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy-Duty Aluminum Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e The fully welded aluminum pot is approximately .16 inch thick, giving the scalder a substantial construction while keeping the empty unit at approximately 19 pounds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRound Pot with Lid:\u003c\/strong\u003e The round opening provides usable space for lowering birds into the water, while the handled lid helps retain heat as the water comes up to temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLED Indicator Lights:\u003c\/strong\u003e The control unit provides clear visual indicators alongside the digital temperature display for easier monitoring during processing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt for Poultry Processing Day\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eScalding is an important step before using a chicken plucker or other poultry feather plucker because the hot-water dip helps loosen feathers before mechanical plucking. With capacity for everything from batches of quail to a large turkey or goose, this scalder gives homesteaders, poultry keepers, and small-scale processors one full-size tank for working with several types of birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe working-height design is intended to sit directly on sturdy, level ground without requiring a separate stand. After plucking and processing are complete, the adjustable temperature also makes the tank useful for shrink bagging poultry at the manufacturer's recommended 180°F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eEstimated Capacity Per Dunk\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to 3 standard-breed chickens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to 2 large Cornish Cross chickens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 large turkey or goose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to 2 ducks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20+ quail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rite Farm Products\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Poultry scalder and shrink bag tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 15 gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeating Element:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2,000 watts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Draw:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 19 amps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScalding Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory set to 145°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Adjustable Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 180°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy-duty aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePot Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately .16 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32 inches tall x 19.5 inches wide with handles x 17 inches deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInside Pot Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 5\/8-inch diameter x 17 3\/4 inches deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmpty Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 19 pounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Poultry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chickens, quail, game birds, ducks, turkeys, and geese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully welded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in the USA in Saltillo, Texas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKnow Before You Buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDedicated Circuit Required:\u003c\/strong\u003e This 120V scalder requires a dedicated 20-amp breaker with no other equipment operating on the same circuit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAllow Time for Heating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reaching 145°F takes approximately 40 minutes to 1 hour depending on the starting water temperature and outdoor temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Is Required Before Startup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not turn the scalder on without water in the pot, as operating it dry can damage the heating element.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStable Placement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Set the scalder on sturdy, level ground before filling and operating it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRead Instructions Before Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Detailed manufacturer instructions are included and must be read and followed before operating the unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShrink Bagging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rite Farm Products recommends using 180°F water when sealing poultry shrink bags.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eComplete Your Poultry Processing Setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA properly scalded bird is ready for the next stage of feather removal. 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