Art. FDA-000015E – 1/2” stainless steel drinker for anti-waste wet/dry bowls

1/2" automatic stainless steel nipple drinker for anti-waste wet/dry bowls – Model FDA-000015E

Product description

The FDA-000015E nipple drinker for anti-waste bowls with 1/2” threaded connection for swine “wet/dry” feeders is designed for combined feeding systems in the livestock sector.

The stainless steel body and thread ensure high corrosion resistance, long-term reliability, and a proper hydraulic seal.
The 25 mm hex allows for stable and secure screwing onto the feeder.

The Ø 24 mm activation knob, made of stainless steel, is specifically designed to be activated by the pig during natural head movement in the feeder. The knob movement triggers a light and controlled water flow, which moistens the feed improving palatability and encouraging feed intake.

Technical specifications

• Material: stainless steel
• 1/2" water connection
• Total length: 49.0 mm
• Knob Ø 24 mm
• Weight: 116.2 g
• 25 mm hexagon
• Internal stainless steel mesh filter with mesh retainer ring or adjustable plastic filter (see model FDA-000015ETP)
• Brass valve (2 mm hole std. Different hole diameters available upon request)

Installation heights and angle

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The heights indicated are general guidelines.
We recommend using three installation heights or height adjusters, to adapt the position of the drinker or feeder to the animal's growth stage.

The FDA-000015E drinker can be installed with an inclination 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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Actual flow rate varies based on available pressure along the barn.
For optimal system performance, a water flow rate between 0.6 and 1 liter/minute is recommended, to achieve proper feed moistening while reducing water waste and keeping the feeding area cleaner.

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.