A sprinkler system can be used to assist with dunging patterns in swine finisher barns as well as cooling. As nozzle holes tend to be tiny, combined with the higher pressures, water droplets tend to atomize into moisture in the air, functioning like the pads in this regard. Air temperature drops and relative humidity rises. Water quality must be higher, with filtration needed. The higher the pressure and harder the water, the greater the filtration required.
Pumps get larger as well, increasing operating costs.
Supplemental cooling On a day with an average inside temperature of 90F, without supplemental cooling, pigs will reduce feed intake by 18 per cent. Using high air speed and sprinklers will provide as much as 25F of cooling and eliminate any reduction in intake. Stirring fans are optional. If necessary, they can be added at a later date. Air movement from the use of stirring fans and air inlets will quicken this process.