1/2″ Stainless Steel Automatic Nipple Drinker for Piglets with Adjustable Valve – Model FDA-000016ETP

1/2" Stainless Steel Automatic Nipple Drinker for Piglets with Adjustable Valve – Model FDA-000016ETP

Product description

The FDA-000016ETP stainless steel automatic drinker for piglets is designed to ensure constant and easily accessible water delivery during the early growth stages.

Equipped with an adjustable valve, it allows for precise flow rate adaptation based on the animals' needs and system conditions, improving efficiency and reducing waste.

Made with resistant materials and designed for quick installation, it represents an ideal solution for farms requiring control, hygiene, and reliability.

Technical specifications

• Material: stainless steel

• 1/2" water connection

• Total length: 64.7 mm

• Drinker tube Ø 16 mm

• Pin Ø 6 mm

• Weight: 62.4 g

• Hexagon 22 mm

• Adjustable plastic valve for flow management

Installation heights and angle

👉 (CLICK HERE) for the complete installation table

The indicated heights are general guidelines.

For piglets, it is essential to position the drinker correctly to facilitate use from the earliest stages of growth.

The FDA-000016ETP drinker can be installed at an angle between 15° and 45°:

• 15° → lower and more accessible position

• 45° → higher position

Correct adjustment promotes learning and reduces water waste.

Recommended water pressure

For piglets, a pressure not exceeding 2 bar (28 psi) is recommended to ensure ease of activation.

The maximum system pressure must not exceed 4 bar (55 psi).

Lower pressures promote:

• ease of use for piglets

• water savings

• longer life for seals and spring

• flow regularity

• waste reduction

👉 The use of a pressure reducer is recommended to maintain constant values.

Water flow rate

👉 (CLICK HERE) for the flow rate table

The flow rate of the 1/2" automatic nipple drinker varies based on the pressure in the water line.

For optimal system operation, a flow rate between 0.6 and 1.0 L/min is recommended to ensure correct hydration of the piglets while reducing water waste and keeping the rearing area cleaner.

In this version with adjustable valve (model FDA-000016ETP), the flow rate can be set via the valve cap, allowing the flow to be adapted to the available pressure in the system.

Three adjustment levels are highlighted in the graph:

• Level 1 (4–9 bar) – green zone
  for high-pressure systems

• Level 2 (2–4 bar) – blue zone
  for intermediate pressures

• Level 3 (0–2 bar) – grey zone
  for low-pressure lines

The graph allows you to quickly identify the correct level to set on the cap to obtain a stable flow rate based on the available pressure.

With correct adjustment, the flow rate remains around 1.0 L/min, ensuring a constant, reliable flow suitable for different farming conditions.

Water contamination

Contamination of water or pipes is one of the main causes of drinker malfunction.

Impurities and sediments can compromise the correct operation of the valve and internal components.

👉 The installation of a filter on the water system is recommended to ensure reliability, durability, and constant performance.