Art. FDA-003P12TP – Large 1/2” nipple drinker for sows and fattening pigs
FDA-003P12TP automatic nipple drinker in brass and stainless steel, with 1/2″ connection, adjustable valve, and increased pin. Reliable, resistant, and ideal for ensuring controlled water delivery for sows and fattening pigs.
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Adjustable 1/2" automatic nipple drinker for sows and fattening pigs – Model FDA-003P12TP
Product description
The FDA-003P12TP adjustable automatic nipple drinker is designed to ensure reliability, durability, and constant water delivery in lines dedicated to sows and fattening 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-000003TP but with an increased pin diameter of 12 mm.
Technical specifications
- Brass thread
- Stainless steel pipe and pin
- 1/2" water connection
- Total length: 81.8 mm
- Drinker pipe Ø 25 mm
- Pin Ø 12 mm
- Weight: 131 g
- 25 mm hexagon
- Adjustable plastic filter
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-000003TP 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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The flow rate varies based on the pressure in the water line.
For sows and fattening pigs, a flow rate between approximately:
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1.0 and 2.0 L/min is recommended, depending on the farm's needs.
This image shows the constant flow rate graph 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.
