Art. FDA-0013EP12 – 1/2″ Large Nipple Drinker for Sows and Finishing
FDA-0013EP12 automatic nipple drinker in stainless steel, with 1/2″ connection and enlarged pin. Reliable, durable, and ideal for ensuring controlled water delivery in lines dedicated to sows and finishing pigs
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1/2" Automatic Nipple Drinker for Sows and Finishing – Model FDA-0013EP12
Product description
The FDA-0013EP12 automatic drinker is designed to ensure reliability, durability, and consistent 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.
It is the larger version of the FDA-000013E but with an enlarged 12 mm diameter pin.
Technical specifications
- Material: stainless steel
- 1/2" water connection
- Total length: 75 mm.
- Drinker pipe Ø 25 mm
- Pin Ø 12 mm
- Weight: 164 g.
- 27 mm hexagon
- Internal stainless steel mesh filter with retaining ring or adjustable plastic filter (see model FDA-0013EP12TP)
- 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-0013EP12 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 based on the pressure in the water line.
For sows and fattening 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.
