Adjustable auto chicken waterers (nipples)

[moonsynth]

Hmm, maybe my problem was low pressure then, caused by not bleeding the tube, fittings and PVC properly. Could an air bubble somewhere cause low pressure? The same nipples are not leaking now that they are mounted in the bottom of the bucket.

 

[Mac in Wisco]

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Yes, a large air bubble in a high spot can air lock the line and cause low pressure further down the line.

 

[teamsunbelt]

And I thought mine were leaking too. Glad I found this post. Makes sense now. My full 7 gallon bucket is over 5 feet at the top of the water.

 

[inkyduck]

I'm new and would like to set up automatic nipple waterers for my ducks and quail... can you run this system using a hose connected to water from your house or must you use buckets?... thanks in advance

 

[RoosterGeek]

They are designed for low pressure, so your garden hose wouldn't fit the bill. You can buy a regulator to go between your hose and the watering system.

Good luck!