I am getting ready to order the automatic waterer. I was looking at this one http://www.mcmurrayhatchery.com/poultry_cup_waterer.html But the only way I can hook this up with is off my well, and it says that it can not be used with more than 5 psi pressure. I was thinking I could install a ball valve and close it down so this could work. What do you think, could it work. I posted in another section of the board about where to put it inside/out of the coop? Thanks
I would look for a cheaper one. They overcharge at McMurry, but I do love the cup waterers. A ball valve would work. So will a u-stop below the line.
...take a look at this system....then click on my page for details http://s1092.photobucket.com/albums/i401/glendplumlee/ I have about 55 dollars in this contraption. Watering nipples can be found at FarmTek.Com
Quote:If you close the valve you will reduce the flow. The pressure will remain the same. You can get a pressure reducer it has a spring in side it and will control the pressure. I would recommend using an elevated "tank" (5 gal bucket, or barrel) to supply the waterers. You can use the float like in a cooler (Lowesand Home Depot sell them ) hooked to your water system to keep the tank full. The pressure in your system will not be an issue at that point. I have seen some drip type waters offered on ebay that are not too pricey. The water cup type will work with this setup also. You can screw a reducer(size not pressuer) in one bung of a 55 gal drum and use pvc pipe it is easy to cut and no threading required.
