Nipple Waterersders - Best/Safest Way to Hang

[lisamayc]

I am going to make a few nipple waterers using 5 gallon buckets - What is the safest way to hang them - I'm afraid to use the handle because I think it will break over time.

 

[trilyn]

You could always buy a bucket holder like they use for horses. If you check out this page there's a couple of different options, I'm pretty sure they'll work with a standard 5 gallon bucket.

http://www.horse.com/stable-supplies/buckets-and-waterers/609/

 

[Intheswamp]

You could make a harness similar to what some hanging flower baskets rest in.

Ed

 

[Dogfish]

 

[lisamayc]

Dogfish - I saw your set up just today and really like it!

Unfortuantely, I ordered the push in nipples, not the threaded ones - will this work with PVC?

I'm also a little confuesd on the pvc connection to the bucket?

 

[Dogfish]

Push ins will work, possibly. Give it a try. You could always order some of the square PVC from FARMTEK.COM, or order the screw in nipples. Use an 11/32" drill bit for teh screw in nipples. No experience here with the push ins. Is it a gasket type system?

Connections to the bucket are threaded female and male 1/2" PVC connectors. Drill a hole the correct size in the bottom of the bucket. Use a small piece of innertube for a gasket, screw the male piece from the interior of the bucket through the bottom. Set the height of the top of the female connector 1/8"-1/4" abaove the shelf that the bucket sits on and it is pretty watertight.