LA Zinc Plated Rabbit Water Drinker

Product Overview

The SL-94 LA zinc plated water heater, as printed on the image, is an all-metal rabbit nipple drinker with a shiny chrome or zinc-plated finish. A knurled metal body holds the stainless drinking pin, a flat metal hanger with a hook supports the unit under cage wire, and a separate stainless return spring is supplied alongside. The image prints a height of 4 cm, a top barb diameter of 0.9 cm and a piece weight of 11 g. Unlike plastic-bodied nipples, this metal version is chosen where cages are handled roughly or where plastic parts would wear out too quickly.

The knurled surface on the body gives a good grip when tightening fittings, and the metal construction means the drinker does not soften under sun or hot shed air. The 0.9 cm top barb pushes onto small-bore drinking hose, and the hanger hook clips the whole unit to the cage front. The separate spring is shown loose in the photo so buyers can see exactly what is included; in use it mounts between the hanger and the body to return the stainless pin after each lick.

Key Features and Benefits

• All-metal body - zinc-plated steel body resists knocks and does not soften in hot sheds.
• Knurled grip - the textured body is easy to turn when tightening on site, even with wet hands.
• Integral metal hanger - the flat hook holds the nipple firmly on cage wire at the right height.
• Stainless pin and spring - moving parts stay rust-free and return cleanly every lick.
• Standard 0.9 cm barb - connects to small drinking hose used across rabbit lines.
• Heavier weight build - at 11 g, the solid body feels robust and durable compared with light plastic nipples.

Technical Specifications

• Product name: SL-94 LA zinc plated water drinker
• Body: zinc-plated metal, knurled surface
• Height: 4 cm
• Top barb diameter: 0.9 cm
• Weight per piece: 11 g
• Actuating pin: stainless steel
• Return spring: stainless steel, supplied separately
• Application: automatic rabbit cage watering, heavy-duty use

Materials and Quality

The zinc or chrome plating gives the body a bright, corrosion-resistant finish that stands up to the damp ammonia air of rabbit houses better than plain steel. The knurling is evenly formed, and the stainless pin moves smoothly inside the metal bore. The hanger is stamped metal with a formed hook, welded or folded onto the body so it cannot slip under tension. Pieces are checked for free pin movement and plating quality before packing, and the separate spring is stainless rather than plated, since the spring sits closest to the water outlet.

How to Use and Maintain

Push the 0.9 cm barb onto the drinking hose, hook the metal hanger over the cage wire, and fit the stainless spring between the hanger and the body so the pin hangs vertically. After filling the line, flush it briefly to clear installation residue. During weekly service, press the pin by hand to check free movement and wipe any scale from the outlet. If the plating begins to rust around the outlet after long service, or if the pin stops returning, replace the unit; metal nipples are robust, but the valve seat is still a wearing part.

Applications

This zinc-plated nipple is used on commercial rabbit farms that want a heavier drinker, on cage frames where plastic hangers break, and on farms upgrading from bottle or bowl systems. It also suits colder or ventilated sheds where plastic becomes brittle in winter, because metal keeps working across a wider temperature range. Distributors list it alongside brass and plastic nipples to offer farms a price and durability choice for different sections.

Because the unit is all metal, it is also relevant for installations where animals chew plastic parts; the pin outlet still controls the water, but the body will not be damaged by curious mouths. The 0.9 cm barb is small enough to suit standard rabbit hose, so it drops into existing lines without changing the manifold. The 11 g weight gives the unit a solid feel on the cage wire, and the bright plated finish also makes it easy to spot during the daily row walk. Farms in colder regions often prefer this metal nipple because plastic bodies turn brittle when shed temperatures drop close to freezing, while plated steel keeps its flexibility through the coldest shed months.

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 a brass nipple?

This unit is a zinc-plated steel body with knurled finish and an integral metal hanger. It is heavier at 11 g and suits installations where plastic hangers wear out or animals chew parts.

Q2: What size hose fits the top?

The top barb is 0.9 cm in diameter, a standard size for small-bore rabbit drinking hose.

Q3: Is the spring included?

Yes, a stainless return spring is supplied with each nipple, shown loose in the product photo. It clips between the metal hanger and the body during installation.

Q4: Will it rust in a humid rabbit shed?

The body is zinc or chrome plated and the pin and spring are stainless steel, so normal shed humidity is handled well. Wash off any feed slurry buildup during cleaning rounds to keep the finish intact.