hose waterer hookup

[mendozer]

I currently have a 6 gallon bucket feeding into my pvc tube for the nipple system. i like it, but now I'm transitioning my coop to be mobile. I've seen people use hose quick disconnect with float valves into the reservoirs.

my question is: can I use a hose QD directly to the pvc tube with nipples? My hose has the half turn valve so i can limit the water flow if pressure is a concern. This way, the water's directly from the hose and fresh.

ideas?

 

[ChickenCanoe]

Pressure is a concern. The valve won't work because the valve only limits flow not pressure. In short order the pressure will be that of your home system. You would need a pressure reducer.

 

[mendozer]

like the ones for drip irrigation? don't know if those are pvc compatible

 

[ChickenCanoe]

They are pvc compatible.
Big box stores have them or you can get them online.

 

[LoneOak]

No way can you get the pressure low enough directly out of your house supply without a pressure reducer, the pressure reducers for drip irrigation will not work or everybody would be using them. You can put a float In a bucket and keep it as low as possible so there is only a small amount of water in the bucket and then that water will gravity feed to your water nipples.

Search around at most of the poultry supply stores online, just do a Google search for Poultry waterer or chicken waterer, and you will see many pressure reducers, some are less than $30, Pressure Reducing Valve.