rodent water feeders

[Seaborne]

The type i use don't work on a spring. They work on the return pressure that the water has on it. when the mice drinks it moves the valve and will dispense the water. You can also adjust the amount of water you want flowing out.

[it_bit_me]

That sounds kinda excellent. I hope you do a proper picture demonstration.

[Hoss]

Ah sounds like your using the valves off of road bicycle tubes? Am I right? You can screw the valves in and out there by adjusting the amount of water flow. I'm starting to picture how this works.

I cycled competitively for about 10 years, you'd think I'd think of this idea

[it_bit_me]

Does adjusting the flow also change how sensitive the valve pin will be ?

[bubblesharp]

Seaborne, I know you're working with mice, but do you think your idea will work with rats (considering that they chew through things a little more aggressively than mice)?

Hoss, I work with rats and not multi's because they don't chew the stuff as aggressively as those multi's from Seaborne, I just buy his pinks for my small snakes as the rat pups are too big, I've seen those things and I much rather work with the rats.

Ever heard of Biker mice from Mars?? Well Seaborne is breeding BITING MICE FROM HELL!!

[Seaborne]

O come on now. They not that bad. I much rather work with my Multi's than those evil looking Red Eye Rats . Those just freak me out. Anyways. Feedback. Of the 4 valves I used one type is totally unsuitable. The other valve had a small bend in the thread part. Those both leaked. The other two are working like a dream and I am sure my system will work.

Hoss - Yes I am using the type of the road bike and as a "cyclist" myself I saw the potential.
it_bit_me - You can adjust the flow with this valve. You can tighten them and this does not limit the water, but it seems to limit the time the water will be dispensed and the rate of flow.

I will post some pictures one I am satisfied it actually works.

[Seaborne]

Some long awaited feedback. I tested various "bicycle" valves and all have failed. I did many modifications to the valves to try and stop the constant dripping. I have now given up on what I thought was a good idea as a lost cause.

However there is a light at the end of the tunnel. I found a supplier of water nipples.


Those are the types they supply. the cost of this is R8.17 (not sure about the VAT).

Spartan Poultry Equipment Head Office
62 Summit Road
Blue Hills
Halfwayhouse
Midrand
Office Number +27 11 318 2239

Spartan Pietermaritzburg
Office Number (033) 387 6233

Spartan Cape Town
Tel Number (011) 318 2239

I really hope this helps you all. I am going to get myself a few to test them out once they reopen in 2012. I will then post a full report and pictures on the system.

[scales]

hi seaborn, damn this is good news. I stopped breeding mice as the watering was killing me. will get some of those systems and get cracking in the new year, thanks for the info