Chicken Water Line

[Farmer_White]

Excited to have just finished my chicken water supply line with the help of two of my mates. They don't quite have the hang of it yet though.

 

[sylviethecochin]

Cool. Very nice and professional looking. Makes me almost ashamed of my plastic bucket.

EDT: Welcome to BYC!

 

[HenOnAJuneBug]

What type of bulkhead fittings did you use on the bucket?

 

[Farmer_White]

What type of bulkhead fittings did you use on the bucket?

https://www.lowes.com/search?searchTerm=748558

 

[NoNameHomestead]

Nice! I have a similar idea that I plan to use this spring. I have a waterer that I made of 2" pipe with 4 nipples and a 8ft. stack. It has worked pretty good so far for the amount of chickens I have, but I want a constant supply ready for when I add to the flock.

 

[Farmer_White]

https://www.lowes.com/search?searchTerm=748558

Rest is 1/2" PEX line I got from one of my mates, he had elbows, etc.

 

[Farmer_White]

Nice! I have a similar idea that I plan to use this spring. I have a waterer that I made of 2" pipe with 4 nipples and a 8ft. stack. It has worked pretty good so far for the amount of chickens I have, but I want a constant supply ready for when I add to the flock.

It was a fun project. Keeps the water clean is the important thing. So make sure you use a float system or water pressure regulator. I originally was pumping 60PSI from outside line to 1/2 pex to 2" pvc and was too much pressure to sustain, when the nipple got pressed down it shot water out so i had to slow the flow down. Work in IT by trade, so this was an experience. haha. Good luck, be sure to tag me so I can see your product.

 

[NoNameHomestead]

It was a fun project. Keeps the water clean is the important thing. So make sure you use a float system or water pressure regulator. I originally was pumping 60PSI from outside line to 1/2 pex to 2" pvc and was too much pressure to sustain, when the nipple got pressed down it shot water out so i had to slow the flow down. Work in IT by trade, so this was an experience. haha. Good luck, be sure to tag me so I can see your product.

My plan is very similar to your's. I want to attach it to the top of the stack though (not sure how yet). I'm thinking about using a flush valve without the flapper, and mount it right on top of the stack and cut a few feet off the of the stack. Still kinda up in the air. I am a plumber by trade, so I am looking forward to the challenge lol

 

[Farmer_White]

My plan is very similar to your's. I want to attach it to the top of the stack though (not sure how yet). I'm thinking about using a flush valve without the flapper, and mount it right on top of the stack and cut a few feet off the of the stack. Still kinda up in the air. I am a plumber by trade, so I am looking forward to the challenge lol

I saw saw really good reviews on mini float too. This method is really cheap and heard good reviews on it. https://www.amazon.com/Kerick-Valve...TF8&qid=1516499934&sr=8-5&keywords=mini+float

 

[NoNameHomestead]

I saw saw really good reviews on mini float too. This method is really cheap and heard good reviews on it. https://www.amazon.com/Kerick-Valve...TF8&qid=1516499934&sr=8-5&keywords=mini+float

Hmmm.. That's not a bad option. Hell I might build two, one with each float valve to see which one I like best lol