The 12mm-9mm inline filter allows easy connection to 12mm pipe. The filter then reduces to 9mm allowing easy connection to 9mm Autopot Piping providing the trunk-line for any AutoPot Watering System of between 1 and 6 modules, that uses the new Aquavalve 5. The fitting also has an internal filter that can be accessed with ease ensuring cleaning is made simple.
Grommets are used to create watertight seals for the plumbing of hydroponic systems such as NFT systems, DWC systems, Dutch Bucket systems, water reservoirs etc.
A hole is drilled and the Grommet is inserted into the hole. Piping is then pushed through the grommet which will form a watertight seal.
Irrigation Piping, Ring Grommet and Top Hat Grommet measurements (approximate, in mm) follow below:
| Product – General Name | Outer Diameter | Inner Diameter |
|---|---|---|
| 5mm Irrigation Piping | 6 | 4 |
| 6mm Autopot Piping | 6.3 | 4.2 |
| 9mm Autopot Piping | 9 | 6.5 |
| 16mm Autopot Piping | 18.5 | 12.5 |
| 12mm Irrigation Piping | 16 | 12 |
| 15mm Irrigation Piping | 18 | 15 |
| 20mm Irrigation Piping | 24 | 21 |
| - | - | - |
| 6mm Grommet for Reservoir | 10 | 5.5 |
| 12mm Ring Grommet | 19 | 12 |
| 15mm Ring Grommet | 20 | 15.5 |
| 20mm Ring Grommet | 23 | 18 |
| 25mm Ring Grommet | 32 | 25 |
| - | - | - |
| 6mm Top Hat Grommet | 10 | 6 |
| 9mm Top Hat Grommet | 13.5 | 9 |
| 16mm Top Hat Grommet | 19 | 15 |
| 19mm Top Hat Grommet | 23 | 18 |
9mm Autopot Piping (for use with Autopot Aquavalve 5): 9mm Top Hat Grommet
5mm irrigation piping: 6mm Ring Grommet or 6mm Top Hat Grommet
12mm irrigation piping: 16mm Top Hat Grommet works beautifully. 12mm Ring Grommet fit will be a very tight fit, while a 15mm Ring Grommet’s fit could be a little loose (This could be countered by using an insert fitting (eg. straight connector/T-piece/elbow) inside the piping at the point where it goes through the grommet, to flare out the piping and create the waterproof seal)
15mm irrigation piping: 19mm Top Hat Grommet, or 20mm Ring Grommet
20mm irrigation piping: –
25mm white PVC electrical conduit: 25mm Ring Grommet
Hole Saw Sizes for Grommets – Please note: these hole saw sizes are for flat surfaces, not for curved surfaces. A slightly smaller hole can be tried on curved surfaces to prevent possible leakage due to the curving of the grommet on the curved surface. (Drilling test holes and testing if seals are watertight is always advised)
6mm Ring Grommet: 9mm drill bit
12mm Ring Grommet: 19 mm Hole Saw
15mm Ring Grommet: 19mm Hole Saw
20mm Ring Grommet: 25mm Hole Saw
25mm Ring Grommet: 31mm Hole Saw
6mm Top Hat Grommet: 9.5mm drill bit
9mm Top Hat Grommet: 12.5mm drill bit
16mm Top Hat Grommet: 19mm Hole Saw
19mm Top Hat Grommet: 21mm Hole Saw
It is not recommended that Petroleum Jelly is used as a lubricant. A silicon lubricant, although more expensive, is better. Olive oil can also be used. Throwing grommets into HOT water before installing also helps a lot.
Please note if grommet is fitted and then taken out a number of times, it may stretch and warp.
The Click Fit Tank Adapter and Filter 12mm is designed to be used with all sizes of FlexiTank or any other large tank. The Click Fit Tank Adapter and Filter 12mm is simply pushed onto the tap provided. The 12mm filter is incorporated along its length to filter the water before it moves along to the other connected pipes. This fitting allows the user to push 12mm pipe, (Hosepipe) onto the end of the adapter.
The filter resides within the length of the fitting. It reduces impurities in the water before it enters the pipework connected to the AQUAvalves trays and pots. This helps prevent the build up of sediment and the clogging of pipework.
You should always use a filter with all AutoPot Watering Systems, it is very important that you check and clean the filter regularly. If you use an inline filter it should be cleaned every 2-4 weeks. A poorly maintained filter can result in disrupted nutrient solution supply and even block the AQUAvalves.
Generally, if you keep clean and make sure your reservoir and AutoPot trays do not get contaminated with debris, your AQUAvalve should work perfectly for the duration of your crop. If you are growing long term crops you should service your AQUAvalves every 3 months.
(Sold individually, of course)
The Root Control Disc or RCD™s are specially designed to fit all AutoPot Watering Systems.
The Square Root Control Disc will fit the 1Pot system (15L Pot), the easy2grow Kit & the 2Pot extension trays to extend the easy2grow Kit (8.5L Pot).
The Round Root Control Disc will fit the 1 Pot XL system.
These discs are black & gold in colour and are placed in the tray underneath the pot, gold face up. The purpose of the Root Control Disc is to prevent roots from leaving the pot & heading towards the AQUAvalve. They are very effective due to the special metallic gold coating. Please note that roots even though they are tender have the ability to go through concrete, therefore it is wise to occasionally lift the pot to see if any have managed to escape the barrier. If so you can simply cut away the roots with a pair of scissors. This will in no way harm the plant. Although the discs will last several seasons it is advisable to replace the discs at the beginning of each season, this will prevent any disease from being transferred if present.
T-Piece pipe fitting. T-Piece to be used to connect pipes in a right angle.
9mm T-Pieces for use with Autopot Aquavalve 5‘s 9mm piping are now available.
Fittings are made of black nylon, which is a tough and durable material. The reason these fittings are made black is to ensure the maximum resistance to UV degradation and to prevent the egress of red light into the pipe which could promote algae development.
These fittings have been tried and tested for over 35 years in the harsh South African sun and are still going strong.
Fittings are designed for use on polyethylene pipe manufactured to SABS-533 specifications (class 3 or class 6). When properly used with this specification of pipe, these fittings will not increase the pipe diameter by more than 10% as recommended by the South African Bureau of Standards. Any additional increase in pipe diameter beyond this can cause stress cracking, especially in pipe not made to specification or of inferior quality. These fittings are manufactured with a unique (and registered) barb configuration which is designed to take maximum advantage of the memory of polyethylene pipe, making it possible for the pipe to return to it’s original size between barbs and thus maximising the effectivity of the barbs and improving the strength of the join.
AQUAvalve silicone seals are inserted into the recesses in the top & bottom floats of the Autopot AQUAvalve.
The old AQUAvalve with its 3mm inlet uses the same (small) seal for both the top and bottom floats. (Blue or black colored valves)
The NEW AQUAvalve 5 with its 5mm inlet uses a small silicone seal for its top float and a larger silicone seal for its bottom float. (Grey colored valves)
PLEASE NOTE: Batches of silicone seals vary in color from time to time and they may be yellow, red, blue, etc. The function of these seals remain the same – to seal off the various floats that make up the working parts of the AQUAvalve.
At the end of your growing season clean the AQUAvalve using warm soapy water. Using an old tooth brush will help. The AQUAvalve is easily disassembled. The top float will slide all the way across and the bottom float is unclipped from its pivoting position. At this point it is advisable to remove the silicones to avoid them being lost.
Making sure your AQUAvalve floods and drains correctly is simply achieved and only takes a few seconds. Hold the AQUAvalve at eye level so that you can see the silicon fitted to the top float resting on the hole below it. The yellow silicon must create a tight seal when touching the hole. If it looks like it is not sitting parallel on the hole below simply lift the top float and apply pressure to one side of the silicon, drop the float and hold at eye level again. Repeat the procedure again if necessary.
The 5mm Cross Connector is a barbed splitter which is used to connect four lengths of 5mm pipe in order to branch piping into different directions. Used to allow multiple outlets from single source.
The 5mm Cross Connector is also known as 4 way Splitter 5mm.
Can be used in various irrigation systems or to connect multiple Autopot and easy2grow systems.
The Cross Connector 5mm is barbed, which improves the strength of the join.
A fantastic product that allows you to design the layout of your system according to the space that you have available.
Manufactured from black Polypropylene, which is UV stabilised in order for connector to last longer.
The 5mm Cross Connector is supplied individually and used to connect four pieces of pipe together, they are useful along with the 5mm tees as they provide the user with the ability to create a layout to suit his or her needs.
The Garland Value Square Tray 60cm is impact resistant and light as well as long life and can be planted directly into or used with seed trays and pots. If needed, add holes for drainage. It is also great to use as part of a gravity fed system with the AutoPot AQUAvalve and large pots.
This tough, injection moulded tray has a number of valuable applications. With a depth of 7cm, and a 25 Litre internal capacity it is ideally sized for standard greenhouse staging.
Made from recycled polypropylene, this item is available in Budget Black.
Size Check: 60cm Long, 60cm Wide, 7cm High External
Cross Connector 12mm is a barbed splitter which is used to connect four lengths of 12mm pipe in order to branch piping into different directions.
Used to allow multiple outlets from single source.
Also known as a 4 way Splitter.
Can be used in various irrigation systems or to connect multiple Autopot and easy2grow systems.
The splitter is barbed, which improves the strength of the join.
A fantastic product that allows you to design the layout of your system according to the space that you have available.
Manufactured from black Polypropylene, which is UV stabilised in order for connector to last longer.
Atami Hydro Rokz Cocos 60-40 offers many benefits of growing. The clay pebbles provide excellent drainage as they retain nearly no water! This decreases the risk of over-watering. When the water is drained, fresh air enters the root zone and gives this substrate a high air ratio, for optimal root development!
The coco in the Atami Hydro Rokz Cocos 60-40 increases the water retention of the substrate. The Coco offers a buffer between watering times, making sure moisture levels near the roots stay stable. And, it holds on to some nutrients as well!
Atami Hydro Rokz Cocos 60-40 is the most suitable growing medium for our Autopot Systems.
Atami growing mediums are internationally certified by RHP, a foundation whose aim is to optimize the quality of growing mediums.
The coconut fibres have been washed, steamed and buffered to ensure that the substrate is free from any pathogens and unwanted elements, giving an optimum growing substrate that is suitable for both seeds and cuttings.
Available in bags of 45L.
Produced in The Netherlands.
Specifications:
The 12mm-6mm inline filter allows easy connection to 12mm pipe. The filter then reduces to 6mm allowing easy connection to any AutoPot Watering Systems of between 1 and 6 modules. The fitting also has an internal filter that can be accessed with ease ensuring cleaning is made simple
AQUAvalve PotSock is specifically designed to keep debris and root systems clear of your AQUAvalve when growing in open trays, like when using a tray and the Autopot Easy2Go Kit to keep your potted plants watered while away.
Keeping the Aquavalve clean will help to keep it opening and closing automatically like it is designed to, as roots and dirt may cause the valve to get stuck in either the open or closed position, leading to possible flooding of your grow area or drought of your plants!
These root control solutions provide excellent defense for your Autpopot AQUAvalve – ideal if you use pot sizes not otherwise served by our PotSock Round or PotSock Square.
The AQUAvalve PotSock comes with a square metal plate that weighs it down to the bottom of the tray. We recommend that the weighted AQUAvalve Cover is used at all times when growing with AQUAvalve PotSocks in order to maintain positioning.
Not used in kit trays, open tray only!
The Autopot Auto3 with Plastic Pots OLD VERSION Tray System allows you to irrigate three pots in single tray and lid assembly that measures just 114.5cm x 38.5cm. All fed by a single AQUAvalve.
To be used with older Systems (Blue OR Black Aquavalve) using 5mm and 12-5mm fittings.
Footprint is reduced. Fewer lights are needed for more tightly arranged plants. Vertical racking becomes a viable option thanks to reduced maintenance.
Cultivating with Auto3 benefits growers in three key areas:
Growing Space
Overheads
Plant Health
Auto3 XL OLD VERSION Hard Plastic Pots includes:
Minimum Reservoir Requirements