The Poltek Pig Nipple Drinker is a professional-grade irrigation utility engineered for the South African commercial and small-scale pig farming sectors. Designed to provide "on-demand" access to fresh water, it is the primary choice for producers in the Gauteng and Heidelberg regions who require a durable solution that minimizes water wastage and keeps pens dry. Manufactured from high-grade, corrosion-resistant stainless steel, these drinkers are built to withstand the aggressive environment of a piggery, including high-pressure wash-downs and the natural "chewing" behavior of growing pigs and sows.
Key Performance Features
- High-Grade Stainless Steel Body: Provides superior resistance to rust and acidic water treatments, ensuring a long service life even in high-humidity farrowing and finishing houses.
- Adjustable Flow Rate Mechanism: Features an internal regulator that allows the operator to dial in the correct water volume based on the age and size of the pigs (from weaners to sows).
- Spring-Loaded "Bite-Action" Trigger: Equipped with a precision-machined internal valve that opens only when the pig bites or moves the nipple, providing a 100% drip-free seal when not in use.
- Integrated Mesh Debris Filter: Includes a removable stainless steel screen that prevents sediment and pipe-scale from clogging the valve, ensuring consistent water delivery.
Ideal Applications
- Farrowing & Nursery Pens: The industry standard for providing clean, accessible water to piglets and lactating sows without the risk of drowning or contamination.
- Grower & Finisher Houses: Perfect for high-density finishing units where water conservation and pen hygiene are critical for animal health and growth rates.
- Gilt & Sow Stalls: Ideal for providing a constant, reliable water source to breeding stock in individual or group housing.
- Mobile & Small-Scale Piggeries: A reliable primary drinker for outdoor or intensive systems where water must be delivered via a pressurized or gravity-fed line.
Product Benefits
- Drastic Water Savings: By eliminating open troughs, these nipples reduce water wastage by up to 40%, significantly lowering the volume of slurry and moisture in the pens.
- Improved Biosecurity: Fresh water is delivered directly from the pipe to the animal's mouth, preventing the buildup of bacteria and algae common in open water bowls.
- Low Maintenance Design: The simple, robust internal structure is easily serviceable; the O-rings and springs can be replaced quickly without removing the entire fitting from the line.
Pro Tip: Mount your Poltek Nipples at a 45-degree angle pointing downwards, and at the shoulder height of the smallest pig in the pen. This natural drinking position minimizes "play" with the water and reduces splashing. Installation Note: Use a high-quality thread tape (PTFE) when screwing the 1/2" (15mm) nipple into the bracket to ensure a leak-free connection. Maintenance Note: Periodically check the internal filter for grit, especially if you are pumping water from a borehole or dam.
