Introduction
The Chore-Time Water Regulator is designed to regulate water
pressure for Chore-Time Layer and Brood Grow Nipple
Watering Systems. There is a model for manual adjustment of
the regulator and one for PDS™ controller adjustment.
Installation Guidelines
Each water pressure regulator is capable of suppling one tier
(two lines) up to 600’
[182.8 m]
. Systems over 600’
[182.8 m]
require two regulators per tier (one per line).
In Modular Manure Belt Brood Grow installations using air
drying tubes; two regulators per tier must be used no matter
what the cage row length. The air tube prevents water line
connection from one side of the cage row to the other.
The regulator assemblies should be mounted on one side of the
cage row. This location should be easily reachable from the
aisle for adjustment purposes and should not interfere with
other equipment (DBS system, manure belts, egg belts, belt
take ups, feeding system etc.). The regulator assemblies
should also be located so they are protected from damage.
Installation of the regulator assemblies should not be
attempted until the location of all other equipment is
established.
The height of the stand tube/air breathers must also be taken into
consideration when positioning the regulator assemblies. It is
important to be able to maintain this height so the full
operating range of the regulator can be utilized.
It is important to install the regulator in a way that will allow the
assembly to be turned off the nipple pipe line. If removal is
necessary the stand tube/air breather will need to be removed
before turning the regulator off the nipple pipe line.
It is recommended to install the regulator assembly equal to or
slightly higher than the nipple water line. Installing the
regulator with this recommendation will aid in removal of
unwanted air in the system.
Single regulator installations (feeding two lines per tier) should
be plumbed so the output from the regulator flows through the
same number of restrictions (ells) to feed both lines. The same
number of restrictions will assure equal volume of water to
both lines. Equal volume of water is especially important in
brood grow installations so the flush times (from one line to
another) are close to the same.
In layer systems the connection between the regulator and the water supply inlet is made with a 3/4"
[1.91 cm]
flexible hose assembly. This hose connects between the regulator and the water supply. The hose and connectors
must be of high quality and rated for the incoming water pressure.
In brood grow systems use the provided 5/8" x 36"
[1.59 x 91.4 cm]
regulator inlet supply hose. This hose connects
between the regulator and the water supply.
Under 600 Ft (182.9 M)
One Regulator Per Tier
Cage Row
Over 600 Ft (182.9 M)
Two Regulators Per Tier
Cage Row
WATER SUPPLY INLET
WATER SUPPLY INLET
Modular manure Belt (MMB)
One Regulator Per Tier
Cage Row
WATER SUPPLY INLET
Additional ells will be needed for routing
around and thru the manure belt framing.
8141 Ell 3/4" PVC SXS
8141 Ell 3/4" PVC SXS
8083 3/4" PVC Pipe
Supply Hose
Supply Hose
8083 3/4" PVC Pipe
Supply Hose
7558 Ell SxT
(Top or
Bottom Tier)
7558 Ell SxT
(Top or
Bottom Tier)
7558 Ell SxT
(Top or
Bottom Tier)
7538 Tee
SxSxT
7538 Tee
SxSxT
7538 Tee
SxSxT
7187 Hose
Clamp
50401 Hose
Adapter
7543 Nylon
Adapter
7543 Nylon
Adapter
7187 Hose
Clamp
50401 Hose
Adapter
7187 Hose
Clamp
50401 Hose
Adapter
7543 Nylon
Adapter
7538 Tee 3/4" PVC SXSXS
Figure 1. Layout Guidelines
Watering Regulator for Cage Systems
Manual Adjustment Part Number 52410-6
PDS™ Adjustment Part Number 52410-7
Chore-Time Poultry Production Systems, a Division of CTB, Inc.
P.O. Box 2000 • Milford, Indiana 46542-2000 • U.S.A.
Phone (574) 658-4101 • Fax (877) 730-8825
E-Mail: [email protected] • Internet: www.choretimepoultry.com
MW1642D
June 2010