Bowl Type Water Dispenser

Product Overview

The SL-89 bowl type water dispenser is an open drinking bowl made of blue plastic, built to sit inside a rabbit cage and feed water automatically from the house water line. A round bowl holds a small, visible water level, while a white T-shaped inlet at the top connects to the water supply hose and a yellow adjusting nut controls the flow. The printed measurements on the image show a bowl diameter of 6 cm, an overall height of 9.5 cm and a piece weight of 21.6 g. Unlike a nipple drinker, the bowl lets the rabbit drink by lapping, which some breeds and young animals take to more easily.

The open-bowl style is often chosen for breeding does, weanling rabbits and pet-style cages where farmers want animals to see and reach water instantly. Because the water is visible, daily checks become simpler: a dry bowl is obvious at a glance, and the blue colour shows dirt quickly so cleaning is not delayed. The compact size suits standard wire cages, and the hose connection on top keeps the bowl fixed at one height while the water level self-regulates inside the cup.

Key Features and Benefits

• Open bowl design - rabbits lap water from a visible 6 cm cup, friendly for youngsters and nervous animals.
• Automatic refill - connects to the water line through the white T-inlet, so the bowl keeps a steady level without manual filling.
• Flow control nut - the yellow adjustment nut lets the farmer tune the refill rate and drip rate to the system pressure.
• Easy visual check - the blue bowl shows water level and contamination instantly during the daily walk-through.
• Small and light - 9.5 cm tall and 21.6 g, it fits standard cage doors without blocking the feed space.
• Easy to clean - the smooth blue cup wipes out quickly, reducing biofilm between regular disinfection rounds.

Technical Specifications

• Product name: SL-89 bowl type water dispenser
• Bowl diameter: 6 cm
• Overall height: 9.5 cm
• Weight per piece: 21.6 g
• Bowl colour: blue plastic
• Inlet: white T-shaped hose fitting with yellow adjusting nut
• Application: rabbit cages and small-animal housing

Materials and Quality

The bowl is moulded in solid blue plastic with a smooth inner surface that resists sticking feed residue. The white T-inlet and yellow nut are separate parts, which means a damaged fitting can be replaced without changing the whole bowl. The plastic chosen for this product stays flexible in normal shed temperatures and does not turn brittle quickly, and the visible seam lines are clean and even, indicating consistent moulding. Pieces are checked for cracks and seal function before packing.

How to Use and Maintain

Fix the dispenser to the cage wire at a comfortable height for the animals, connect the supply hose to the T-inlet and turn on the water slowly while adjusting the yellow nut until the bowl fills to the desired level without overflowing. Every cleaning round, empty the bowl, wipe the inner cup with a mild disinfectant and flush the inlet hose for a few seconds to clear sediment. If algae builds up near the waterline, scrub the cup bottom and check that the adjusting nut is not leaking; a leaking nut wastes water and soaks bedding.

Applications

This bowl drinker is used on commercial rabbit breeding farms, in weaning sections where young rabbits struggle with nipples, and in pet rabbit or small-animal cages sold direct to hobbyists. It is also popular in rescue centres and laboratory animal rooms, where open access water and easy daily inspection are both required. The small 6 cm cup is sized for rabbits rather than larger livestock, so it does not hold more water than a small group of animals can keep fresh.

Because the unit hangs off the water line rather than being a free-standing bottle, it fits rows of identical cages and reduces the labour of filling bottles by hand. Distributors buy it together with nipple drinkers and pipe connectors, offering farmers a choice between open and nipple drinking styles for different sections of the farm. Breeders often place these bowls in the nest cages a few days before kindling, so does and newborn kits have reliable open water while the rest of the shed runs on nipples. The blue cup is also easy to photograph for product catalogues, which is why many small-animal equipment resellers list it as their entry-level rabbit drinker.

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 dispenser, packaging options or mixed container loads, please contact us.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Is this bowl connected to the water line or filled by hand?

It connects to the water line through the T-inlet at the top, so it refills automatically. The yellow nut lets you set the flow so the bowl stays at a steady level.

Q2: How big is the drinking bowl?

The cup diameter is 6 cm and the whole unit is 9.5 cm tall at 21.6 g per piece. That size is designed for rabbits and similar small animals.

Q3: Can young rabbits use it instead of a nipple?

Yes, the open lapping style is commonly chosen for weanling rabbits that have not yet learned to operate a nipple drinker, and for breeding does in the nest section.

Q4: What do I do if the bowl overflows?

Close the yellow adjusting nut step by step until the refill rate matches consumption. If overflow continues even with the nut closed, check the seal under the inlet for damage.