Art. FDA-000013E – Large 1/2” nipple drinker for sows and finishing pigs
FDA-0000013E automatic stainless steel nipple drinker, with 1/2″ connection. Reliable, durable, and ideal for ensuring controlled water delivery in lines dedicated to sows and finishing pigs
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Automatic 1/2" nipple drinker for sows and finishing pigs – Model FDA-000013E
Product description
The FDA-000013E automatic drinker is designed to ensure reliability, durability, and constant water delivery in lines dedicated to sows and finishing pigs.
Robust materials and easy installation make it an ideal solution for farms requiring hygiene, efficiency and durability even in the most intensive conditions.
- Material: stainless steel
- 1/2" Threaded Connection
- Total length: 75.0 mm.
- Drinker pipe Ø 25 mm
- Pin Ø 8 mm
- Weight: 146.2 g.
- 27 mm hexagon
- Internal stainless steel mesh filter with mesh retaining ring or adjustable plastic filter (see model FDA-0000013ETP)
- Brass valve (2 mm hole std. Different hole diameters available upon request)
Installation heights and angle
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The indicated heights are general guidelines.
For rearing store pigs, we recommend using two installation heights or height adjusters to adapt the drinker position to the animals' growth.
The FDA-000013E drinker can be installed at an angle between 15° and 45°:
- 15° → use the lower height
- 45° → use the higher height
This adjustment ensures correct animal posture and reduces water waste.
Recommended water pressure
The maximum water pressure must not exceed 4 bar (55 psi) to ensure correct system operation.
For piglets and weaned piglets, the pressure should not exceed 2 bar (28 psi).
Lower pressures promote:
- water savings
- longer life for seals and spring
- flow regularity
- ease of use
- waste reduction
👉 The use of a pressure reducer is recommended if the water line has high or unstable values.
Water flow rate
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The flow rate varies according to the pressure in the water line.
For sows and finishing pigs, a flow rate between approximately the following is recommended:
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1.0 and 2.0 L/min is recommended, depending on the farm's needs.
The standard valve has a 2 mm orifice.
Optional valves with the following diameters are available to increase flow rate:
- Ø 3 mm
- Ø 3.5 mm
- Ø 4 mm
The use of pressure reducers allows for centralized system management, particularly useful in summer months when it may be necessary to increase the flow rate.
