White Tee Spring Nipple

Product Overview

The SL-30 is a white cross-shaped connector that turns one water supply into a two-direction branch while adding a spring nipple drinking point at its lower arm. Two horizontal ends carry ridged hose tails, the vertical top finishes in a white screw cap, and the red nipple below ends in a steel trigger pin. It is the kind of fitting that lets builders compact a brooder circuit into a small footprint. The capped top also means builders can leave one branch unused until a later expansion, without buying an extra plug.

The whole connector weighs 12 g. When a bird nudges the red trigger, an internal spring lifts a ball and lets water through; the moment the bird steps away, the spring drives the ball back and flow stops. Farms choose it when they want one component instead of a separate tee, elbow and nipple. This single-fitting approach also shortens the bill of materials, so custom manifold builds come together faster on site.

Key Features and Benefits

• Cross-Branch Layout - splits feed water to two hose directions while providing a drinker at the lower arm, saving separate fittings.
• Spring Ball Shut-Off - the trigger returns under spring force, so the outlet seals tightly between bird visits.
• Ridged Hose Tails - stepped barbs grip flexible hose once mini clamps are added, preventing slips under pressure.
• Capped Vertical Port - the white screw top seals an unused branch against dust and insects during storage.
• Steel Trigger Pin - the metal contact point resists beak wear and stands up to water additives.
• 12 g Light Body - compact mass keeps small manifolds easy to handle and cheap to ship.

Technical Specifications

• Product name: SL-30 White Tee Spring Nipple
• Model: SL-30
• Weight: 12 g
• Shape: three-way cross
• Body color: white
• Drinker color: red with steel pin
• Connections: two hose tails, capped top port, lower nipple outlet
• Internal valve: spring ball with steel pin

Materials and Quality

Molded white plastic lines the water path with smooth walls that discourage silt sticking, and the top screw thread is reinforced for repeated attach and detach. The red lower cartridge houses the spring and ball behind a sealed end.

Each fitting gets a movement check on the pin and a visual sort for molding gaps before it goes into stock. The plastic family is approved for drinking water, so normal medication additions do not degrade the body.

White pigment runs through the wall of the cross, and the capped top screw is molded from the same rigid plastic so it never leaks when left on. The red lower cartridge is sealed at the factory, keeping dust out of the spring chamber during storage. Finished pieces are visually sorted for molding gaps and correct white shade before packing, so replacement parts match the originals on older circuits.

How to Use and Maintain

Slide hose over both ridged tails and add mini clamps, feed supply water into the capped top after removing the cap, and let the red nipple hang down. Flush the circuit before the first flock uses it.

Rinse through the tee and nipple at change-out, and press the trigger now and then to keep it free moving. If the lower end weeps, swap the red cartridge instead of replacing the whole cross, and recheck the hose clamps at the same time. Hose clamps should be checked at each change-out, because soft hose tightens and loosens as room temperature changes through the year.

During the flock, press the trigger pin on a sample of fittings each week to confirm smooth movement. If several feel stiff, flush the whole loop, because settled silt is usually the cause rather than a broken spring.

Applications

Compact brooder panels and cage-level manifolds are the typical home for this cross fitting, where several drinking points must share one small supply line. The compact footprint is also useful on deck-mounted brooder panels where vertical room between levels is tight.

Maintenance contractors also use it when adding an extra drinker to an existing hose circuit, and distributors list it alongside ball-valve tees and cups. Workshop teams keep one or two spares on the shelf, so a damaged cross can be swapped without waiting on the next order. The whole job takes only minutes per point. Mixed orders with float valves and pipe fittings are welcome. The capped top is a bonus when a farm later decides to split the circuit, since the port is already prepared.

Why Choose Hebei Yilu Shunfeng Breeding Equipment

Hebei Yilu Shunfeng Breeding Equipment Co., Ltd. specializes in poultry feeding, drinking and breeding equipment for farmers and distributors worldwide. Every product is checked before shipment to ensure consistent quality, and orders are packed with export-grade packaging to protect the goods during transport. Our sales team can provide specification sheets, packing details and shipping advice for any order size. If you need more information about this drinker, packaging options or mixed container loads, please contact us.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: How is this different from the ball-valve tee?

The lower cartridge here uses a spring ball; the ball-valve version uses a seated ball cartridge, though both deliver on-demand drinking.

Q2: What hose fits the tails?

The stepped barbs suit common flexible hose; share your inner diameter for a tight match, and remember mini clamps are required on each tail.

Q3: Can the red end be changed alone?

Yes, the lower cartridge swaps out without replacing the white cross body, which saves money on small repairs instead of buying a whole new fitting.

Q4: Is the top cap needed?

Keep it fitted whenever the top port is unused, to keep dust and insects out of the waterway; it also stops birds from pecking at an open port.