Item FDA-000002 – 1/2” medium nipple drinker for growers
FDA-000002 automatic nipple drinker in brass and stainless steel, with 1/2″ connection. Reliable, resistant, and ideal for ensuring a controlled water supply for growing pigs.
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1/2" automatic nipple drinker for growing pigs – Model FDA-000002
Product description
The FDA-000002 automatic drinker for growing pigs is designed to ensure reliability, durability, and a constant water supply throughout the entire growth phase.
Made with robust materials and designed for quick installation, it represents an ideal solution for pig farms requiring efficiency, hygiene, and resistance in grower facilities.
Technical specifications
- Brass thread
- Stainless steel tube and pin
- 1/2" water connection
- Total length: 63.5 mm
- Drinker tube Ø 21 mm
- Pin Ø 8 mm
- Weight: 80 g
- Hexagon 21 mm
- Internal stainless steel mesh filter with retaining ring or adjustable plastic filter (see model FDA-000002TP)
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-000002 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 actual flow rate varies based on the pressure available along the barn.
For grower pigs, a flow rate between 0.8 and 1.4 L/min is recommended to ensure adequate water intake throughout the growth phase.
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.
