Art. FDA-0013EP12TP – Large 1/2” nipple drinker for sows and finishing pigs, adjustable with oversized pin
FDA-0013EP12TP automatic stainless steel nipple drinker with 1/2″ connection, adjustable valve, and oversized pin. Reliable, durable, and ideal for ensuring controlled water delivery for sows and finishing pigs.
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Automatic 1/2" adjustable nipple drinker for sows and finishing pigs with oversized pin – Model FDA-0013EP12TP
Product description
The FDA-0013EP12TP automatic adjustable nipple drinker is designed to ensure reliability, durability, and a constant water supply for lines dedicated to sows and finishing pigs.
Made with robust materials and designed for quick installation, it represents an ideal solution for pig farms requiring efficiency, hygiene, and resistance even in the most intensive conditions.
It is the larger version of the FDA-0000013ETP but with an oversized pin (12 mm dia.).
Technical specifications
- Material: stainless steel
- 1/2" water connection
- Total length: 84.5 mm
- Drinker pipe Ø 25 mm
- Pin Ø 12 mm
- Weight: 160.4 g
- 27 mm hexagon
- Adjustable plastic filter or internal stainless steel mesh filter with mesh retaining ring (Model FDA-000013EP12)
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-0013EP12TP 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 finishing pigs, the recommended flow rate is approximately between:
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1.0 and 2.0 L/min is recommended, depending on the farm's needs.
This image shows the graph of the constant flow rate of an FDA adjustable valve, which delivers 1.4 liters per minute regardless of pressure.
The graph highlights the three valve adjustment levels:
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Level 1 (7–9 bar): green zone, used when system pressure is high.
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Level 2 (3–6 bar): blue zone, suitable for medium pressure systems.
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Level 3 (0–3 bar): gray zone, ideal for low pressure drinking lines.
The graph helps to quickly understand which level to set on the valve cap to obtain a stable and correct flow rate based on the available system pressure. The flow rate remains stable at 1.4 L/min, ensuring a constant and reliable flow.
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.
