

8lt Water Fount Hanging
Durable & High-Capacity Watering for Medium to Large Flocks in Africa
Combine high-capacity watering with improved hygiene using the Poltek 8lt Hanging Water Fount. This suspended unit features an 8-litre fount with a 3m hanging cord and cord adjuster, keeping water cleaner and more accessible during growth for poultry in African farm settings.
Key Features
- Hanging Suspension: Includes a 3-metre cord and cord adjuster for easy suspension.
- Neck-Level Access: Maintains optimal drinking height for birds, encouraging comfortable drinking posture while minimising spillage and contamination.
- High Capacity: Offers 8 litres of water, suitable for medium to large flocks, helping reduce refill frequency.
- Improved Hygiene: Suspended design keeps the drinking trough off the ground, promoting cleaner water and better flock health.
- Enhanced Accessibility: Ideal for larger or adult birds, ensuring comfortable and efficient access to water.
- Robust Construction: Manufactured from durable, UV-stabilized plastic for long-lasting use in tough African conditions.
- Easy Filling & Cleaning: Standard twist-lock base allows for hassle-free disassembly for cleaning and refilling.
- Optional Universal Bases: Available as complete 8lt drinkers or spare parts, including 8&12lt bases with leg holes, with or without bung plugs, allowing flexible replacement or upgrade options.
Maintaining water hygiene is critical in poultry farming across Africa. The Poltek 8lt Hanging Water Fount offers a smart solution by suspending the drinker above ground level using a strong 3m cord and cord adjuster. This elevation minimises exposure to litter, manure, and dirt, keeping drinking water cleaner and reducing disease risk. The generous 8-litre capacity provides a reliable supply for medium to large flocks, while the hanging design allows birds to drink in a comfortable neck-level position. Built with UV-resistant, heavy-duty plastic and equipped with a familiar twist-lock mechanism, this hanging fount ensures easy use, cleaning, and refilling. For poultry farmers prioritising cleanliness, efficiency, and flexibility, the 8lt Hanging Water Fount with optional universal bases is a dependable choice.
Benefits
- Cord and cord adjusters elevate the fount to ideal neck height.
- Reduces water contamination from floor litter.
- High 8L capacity for medium to large flocks.
- Provides comfortable drinking height.
- Hanging where floor standing is not possible.
- Easy to clean and refill using twist-lock base.
- Universal base options for 8lt drinkers, with or without bung plugs.
Ideal Applications
- Watering medium to large flocks where improved water hygiene is a priority.
- Providing comfortable water access for layers, broilers, or breeders.
- Ideal for free-range operations.
- Farms where floor-based drinkers are not possible, requiring a hanging option.
- Farmers seeking a combined high-capacity fount and hanging solution.
Specifications
Product Code/s | PLT-1006 |
Type | High-Capacity Poultry Water Drinker |
Capacity | 8 Litres |
Material | High-Quality, Heavy-Duty, UV-Stabilized Plastic |
Drinking Capacity | 1 fount per 100 birds |
Application | From 8 days old to end of life cycle |
Dimensions | Height 300mm, Diameter 360mm |
Weight | 914g |
Key Features | 8L Capacity, Durable, Carry Handle, Easy Clean |
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Additional information
| Drinking Capacity | 1 fount per 100 birds |
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| Application | From 7 days to end of life cycle |
| Dimensions | Height 300mm, Diameter 360mm |
| Weight | 0.914kg |












