Standard Plasson Drinker

Product Overview

The standard Plasson drinker is the classic adult bell waterer widely used on layer farms, breeder houses and duck operations. The red bell body stands 40 cm tall above a 40 cm round pan with a 7 cm wall, and a yellow top valve with red hanging stem connects to the overhead water line. An inner drinking cup of about 6.8 cm sits under the bell, so birds press a steady water channel while keeping spillage away from the outer pan.

At 610 g and packed 50 pieces per carton, this standard model is the reference size of the Plasson range: robust, familiar and reliable for daily adult watering. Its large pan lets several birds drink side by side, and the automatic valve keeps the level constant without power, which is why this design has stayed popular on poultry farms around the world.

Key Features and Benefits

• 40 cm adult pan - the wide pan gives a long drinking edge, reducing queueing at watering points.

• Inner 6.8 cm drinking cup - the inner cup guides birds to the valve and keeps the outer pan clean.

• Automatic bell valve - water refills as birds press the cup, holding a constant level all day.

• 40 cm adult height - matches grown layers, breeders and larger ducks at natural drinking height.

• 610 g sturdy body - thick plastic handles years of hanging use and rough daily rinsing.

• 50 pieces per carton - export packing suits farm orders and distributor samples.

Technical Specifications

• Product name: standard Plasson drinker

• Overall height: 40 cm

• Pan diameter: 40 cm

• Pan wall height: 7 cm

• Inner drinking cup: about 6.8 cm

• Net weight: 610 g per piece

• Packing: 50 pieces per carton

• Colour: red bell and pan, yellow valve

• Material: plastic

• Type: automatic hanging bell drinker

Materials and Quality

The bell and pan are moulded from rigid red plastic with a smooth inner surface that resists algae, and the yellow valve stem closes tightly after each drink. The pan rim is reinforced where birds press while drinking, and the inner cup seats firmly under the bell so water flows evenly. Each unit is checked for smooth valve action and a level pan before packing, and the cartons are sealed so the drinkers arrive clean and ready to hang. The reinforced pan rim handles the repeated pressure of birds leaning on the edge, which is where less sturdy drinkers tend to crack after a season of daily use. The red bell is also easy to spot during evening rounds, even in long houses with rows of adult drinkers.

How to Use and Maintain

Hang the drinker from the overhead water line so the pan rim sits at adult back height, and open the supply to let the bell fill automatically. Rinse the pan and inner cup weekly, and flush the valve stem monthly to remove limescale. Keep the supply water filtered so sediment does not block the opening, and store spare units indoors and dry.

• Allow roughly 50 to 60 adult layers per standard drinker, adjusted for breed size.

• Hang level so water depth in the inner cup stays even on all sides.

• Replace the drinker if cracks appear around the valve seat or pan rim.

Applications

This standard Plasson suits commercial layer houses, breeder farms, duck and goose operations and large free-range flocks that run hanging watering lines. It is also a core line for agricultural distributors serving cooperatives, integrators and large family farms overseas.

Because it is the reference size of the Plasson range, customers order it together with the small and medium models to cover pullets and adults in one watering system. The 50-piece carton count mixes well in containers with feeders, feeding troughs and transport crates for a complete poultry equipment shipment. Because this is the reference size, it is often the first item distributors order when adding a new Plasson line to their catalogue.

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: What is the difference between this and the export style drinker?

This standard model stands 40 cm on a 40 cm pan with an inner drinking cup, while the export style model is taller at 66 cm with a hanging hose assembly and a 42 cm pan.

Q2: How many birds does one drinker serve?

A general guide is 50 to 60 adult layers per standard drinker, adjusted for breed and house layout. More drinkers reduce waiting at watering time, and birds drink more evenly when every bird has quick access to a pan, which supports steady growth through the laying period. The 7 cm pan wall also holds enough water for busy morning drinking, when the whole flock arrives at once. The classic design is also easy for farm staff to recognise and service without special training.

Q3: Does it need electricity?

No. It works by gravity from the overhead water line, so it runs reliably without power on remote farms, which keeps watering dependable even when local electricity supply is unstable.

Q4: What is the packing quantity?

The standard drinker packs 50 pieces per carton. Mixed orders with other Plasson sizes can be quoted by our sales team for container loads, so one shipment covers the whole growth chain on the same farm.