Art. FDA-000028 – Automatic 3/8″ F nipple drinker humidifier for swine feeders (eat/drink)
3/8″ female automatic nipple drinker for swine feeders (eat and drink), designed to deliver water directly during feed intake. Made of stainless steel with brass thread, it ensures resistance, hygiene, and long service life, improving feed efficiency and reducing water waste.
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Art. FDA-000028 - Automatic 3/8" F nipple drinker humidifier for swine feeders (eat/drink)
Product description
The 3/8" female FDA-000028 humidifier automatic nipple drinker is designed for use inside feeders (eat and drink systems), ensuring constant water delivery directly during feed intake.
This solution improves feed intake, promotes animal hydration, and reduces waste, keeping the rearing area cleaner.
Made with robust and wear-resistant materials, it is ideal for pig farms requiring reliability, durability, and ease of management.
Technical specifications
- Brass thread
- Brass tube and stainless steel pin
- 3/8" female water connection
- Total length: 73.0 mm
- Drinker tube Ø 21 mm
- Pin Ø 8 mm
- Weight: 94.5 g
- Hexagon 21 mm
- All stainless steel model available (see model FDA-0020E3/8)
Installation heights and angle
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The indicated heights are general guidelines.
The FDA-000028 nipple drinker is designed to be installed inside feeders, so the pig can activate it while eating.
For piglet rearing, we recommend using two installation heights or height adjusters to adapt the position to the animals' growth.
The angle can be adjusted between 30° and 45°:
Piglets (7–20 kg)
- Height: 8–12 cm above feeder bottom
- Angle: 30°–45°
- Pressure: 0.5–1.5 bar
- Flow rate: 0.5–0.8 L/min
Weaners / Growers (20–40 kg)
- Height: 12–18 cm
- Angle: 35°–45°
- Pressure: 1–2 bar
- Flow rate: 0.7–1.0 L/min
Finishers (40–80 kg)
- Height: 18–25 cm
- Angle: 40°–45°
- Pressure: 1–2.5 bar
- Flow rate: 0.8–1.2 L/min
Fattening (80–120+ kg)
- Height: 25–35 cm
- Angle: 45° - 90°
- Pressure: 1.5–3 bar
- Flow rate: 1.0–1.5 L/min
Recommended water pressure
All drinkers work at both low and high pressure, with a maximum value of 4 bar (55 psi).
For piglet rearing, water pressure should not exceed 2 bar (28 psi).
In general, lower pressures promote:
- water savings
- less wear on seals and spring
- gentler water flow
- greater ease of use
- waste reduction
👉 Use of a pressure reducer is recommended.
Water flow rate
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Water flow rate varies based on the pressure available along the water line.
For piglets and growing pigs, a flow rate between 0.6 and 1.0 L/min is recommended to achieve proper feed moistening without excess.
Adjustable nozzles allow flow rate adaptation to the pressure available in the system.
If higher flow rate is required, valves with the following diameters are available:
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Ø 3 mm
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Ø 3.5 mm
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Ø 4 mm
The use of pressure reducers allows for centralized flow management, particularly useful during hot periods.
Water contamination
The presence of impurities or sediment can compromise system operation.
👉 Installation of a filter on the water system is recommended to ensure consistent performance.
