Pig water dispenser

Pig water dispensers are important equipment in modern pig farms, providing clean drinking water for pig herds. The following is a detailed introduction about pig water dispensers:

Main types

Duck billed water dispenser

Structure: mainly composed of valve body, valve core, sealing ring, return spring, plug cover, filter screen, etc.

. The valve body and valve core are often made of brass and stainless steel materials, the spring and filter screen are made of stainless steel materials, and the plug cover is made of engineering plastic

Working principle: When pigs drink water, they hold the water dispenser in their mouth and bite down on the valve stem. Water flows out from the gap between the valve core and the sealing ring and enters the pig's mouth. When the pig's mouth is released, the valve stem returns to its original position due to the tension of the return spring, the water outlet gap is closed, and the water stops flowing out

Features: Good sealing performance, reduced pressure and low flow rate when water flows out, meeting the drinking water requirements of pigs. There are two sizes available, small for suckling pigs and piglets, and large for medium and large pigs

Installation: There are two angles, horizontal and 45 °, and the ground clearance height varies with the weight of the pig. It should be installed in the defecation area away from the pig resting area

Nipple water dispenser

Structure: It consists of three major parts: the shell, the top rod, and the steel ball.

Working principle: When the pig drinks water, the top rod is lifted, and water flows out from the gap between the steel ball, top rod, and shell into the pig's mouth. After loosening its mouth, the pig relies on water pressure and the gravity of the steel ball and top rod to make the steel ball and top rod fall into close contact with the shell, and the water stops flowing out

Features: Simple structure, strong ability to pass through impurities such as sediment, but poor sealing, requiring reduced pressure for use

Installation: Generally, it should be inclined at a 45 ° to 75 ° angle to the ground, and the height above the ground should be adjusted according to the growth stage of the pig

Cup type water dispenser

Types: Common types include float type, spring valve type, and water pressure valve stem type.

Working principle: Taking the float type as an example, when a pig drinks water, the float is pushed to deflect the valve core, and the water flows into the cup for the pig to drink; When the pig's mouth leaves, the valve stem returns to its original position due to the elastic force of the return spring, stopping the water supply

Features: The main body is a water container (water cup) for pigs to drink

Installation: For example, a double cup float type water dispenser is usually fixedly installed on the fence wall between two pig pens for shared use by the two pens

Precautions for use

Regular inspection: Regularly check the working status of the water dispenser, remove dirt, adjust and tighten screws, and replace parts in a timely manner if any faults are found.

Installation location: The water dispenser should be installed in a drainage area away from the pig rest area to avoid contaminating the water source

Water pressure control: For nipple water dispensers, it is necessary to control the water pressure to avoid excessive water flow, which can cause waste and wet the pigsty.

Selection Suggestions

When choosing a water dispenser for pigs, factors such as the growth stage of the pigs, water demand, pig farm environment, and equipment cost should be comprehensively considered.

. Duck billed water dispensers are widely used in many pig farms due to their good sealing performance and strong water-saving ability; Nipple type water dispensers are suitable for scenarios with strong ability to pass impurities such as sediment; Cup type water dispensers are more suitable for occasions where water containers are needed for pigs to drink