Could this be the PERFECT waterer? PICS!!!

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Dr.Doorlock

Dr.Doorlock

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Oct 21, 2008
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Using a toilet fill valve, and 4" Sewer & Drain (S&D) Tee, three 4" S&D caps, and about one foot of 4" S&D pipe with a paint tray and a coffe filter for cleanlyness, I made this and connected it to an always-on water hose. The connection was made with a 1/2" x 7/8" toilet supply line screwed into a 1/2"MalePipeThread x 3/4" FemaleHoseThread adaptor screwed into a quick-connect water hose adapter so I can carry it out of the run for easy clean-up.

I plan to add this to my web site and maybe sell them.

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It's passed the test. The paint tray keeps them from "dumping" in the water. I have sponged it clean all week, but tomorrow I will snap the "tray" off and change the filter as well as flushung the entire unit.

Did I mention it is not glued together, but does not leak?
 
Where do you put the filter, and what's it for? I'm assuming it goes over the end of the pipe with the cut-out in it...to prevent stuff building up around the valve float?
 
Looks like a great idea...if you want to hook up to constant pressure. I'm paranoid about things like that. Murphy's law is always lurking...

I've got an idea for a waterer that I'm planning to build, but mine won't be connected to a pressured water supply. Mine will be gravity feed with syphon control. That way, I never have to worry about leaks or valve failures.

I do have a suggestion for you. You might consider using a 4" "T" with a 2" side port. A two or three foot piece of two-inch pipe with a couple of foot-long slots cut out for access would allow several birds to drink at once. Fastened to the wall, all it would take is a narrow board or piece of flashing to keep debris out of it. Also, if fastened to the wall, it would be too narrow for birds over a couple of weeks old to try to perch on. As far as that goes, you could even use a 90-degree elbow and run it around a corner. And by using 2" pipe, you could run it through two or more neighboring cages/coops, allowing quite a few birds to be watered with one valve system. Not trying to hijack your idea...just thinking/suggesting.....
 
I have a similar set up for my rabbit hutches (using a home depot bucket and toilet hardware for the valve). Works great.
 
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This was the purpose of the filter. This allows me to just swish the water and nastyness out of the resevoir. I can still take it apart for cleaning and put in a new filter...cheap!
 

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