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 Kitto 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.
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
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.
Airy structure
High quality coco
Optimal root development
Available in bags of 45L.
Produced in The Netherlands.
Specifications:
Ingredients – lightweight expanded clay and coco fibres
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.
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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
PotSocks have been designed to keep even the most agile root system where it belongs, contained in the pot! Enjoy complete peace of mind that your AQUAvalve is safe and free from rogue roots. PotSocks are great for growers cultivating long term crops or simply plants with a very aggressive root system. They’re also the ideal solution for growers using fabric air pruning pots in an AutoPot system.
Available in:
PotSock Square – for the 8.5L and 15L Autopot Pots – 19.5cm x 19.5cm base
PotSock Round – for the 25L XL Autopot Pots – 27.5cm diameter base
AutoPot provides growers of all abilities with a system – large or small – that will far exceed their expectations. AutoPot products operate without electricity, timers or pumps; they simply require gravity pressure from a reservoir to automatically feed and water the plants.
AutoPot is the only watering system in the world where each individual plant controls their own irrigation and receives fresh nutrient enriched water exactly when they need it. By consistently meeting the plants’ requirements, growers using AutoPot systems achieve even growth across their whole crop, utilise their light and space more efficiently and harvest more yield per plant.
For the commercial horticulturalist, AutoPot offers a watering solution that allows optimum levels of water and nutrient to be delivered to a huge volume of plants. Reducing their watering workload without the need for pumps or electricity and – most importantly – with zero waste.
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.
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.
Inline taps or ball valves are a very useful accessory for the Autopot when having 4 for more Autopot units. They can be added to the end of a layout when you are using pipe You can open the tap and allow the lines to be flushed, removing a sediment or lime scale build-up that might occur over time. This will only take a couple of minutes and only needs to be done every couple of weeks.
Chokes / valves / inline taps are used to restrict the volume of water passing through a pipe. They are ideal for things like NFT systems, where the flow-rate might need to be adjusted to fit specifications (1 – 2 liters per minute through a channel). They also solve the problem of plants that require differing amount of water at different times of the year.
It is important to note that these are chokes and may not necessarily shut off completely.
T Connector 12mm to 5mm will be needed when extending AutoPot Units.
These connectors are perfect for reducing 12mm pipe down to 5mm pipe, when using large systems. They are inserted in-line at the point where an AQUAvalve or aquaPot is positioned. They provide a water tight connection unlike many other types of reduction fittings. They work in exactly the same way as the Cross Connector 12mm to 5mm but this fitting (T Connector 12mm to 5mm) has one connection for 5mm pipe whereas the cross connector provides two connections for 5mm pipe.
The wide range of AutoPot fittings cater for every gardening scenario and need. Whether waterbutt connection, extending your system, pipework or filters, we have a fitting for every alteration or horticultural situation. Our fitting range ensures maximum efficiency and simple success with your irrigation system. AutoPot watering systems are modular, so can be infinitely extended using our fittings you can simply just add more pots as you require them.
High quality parts for extending the AutoPot range, or for use in any homemade irrigation system.
AutoPot are specialists in self-watering systems, with emphasis being strongly placed on efficiency and preservation. AutoPot delivers products that are considered the most environmentally friendly watering systems in the world to both domestic, hydroponic and commercial markets. Our systems ensure this claim as the plant uses everything that is supplied to it; there is no loss of water, run-off or leakage!
Cross Connector 12mm to 5mm will be needed when extending AutoPot Units.
These connectors are perfect for reducing 12mm pipe down to 5mm pipe, when using large systems. They are inserted in-line at the point where an AQUAvalve or aquaPot is positioned. They provide a water tight connection unlike many other types of reduction fittings. The Cross Connector 12mm to 5mm has two connections for 5mm pipe.
The wide range of AutoPot fittings cater for every gardening scenario and need. Whether waterbutt connection, extending your system, pipework or filters, we have a fitting for every alteration or horticultural situation. Our fitting range ensures maximum efficiency and simple success with your irrigation system. AutoPot watering systems are modular, so can be infinitely extended using our fittings you can simply just add more pots as you require them.
High quality parts for extending the AutoPot range, or for use in any homemade irrigation system.
AutoPot are specialists in self-watering systems, with emphasis being strongly placed on efficiency and preservation. AutoPot delivers products that are considered the most environmentally friendly watering systems in the world to both domestic, hydroponic and commercial markets. Our systems ensure this claim as the plant uses everything that is supplied to it; there is no loss of water, run-off or leakage!
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.
Filter 5mm to be fitted to outlet pipe from reservoir to filter water. Will fit 5mm (O.D.) pipe. For use with Autopot pot sets and system that use the original Aquavalve with its 3mm (I.D.) inlet. The new Aquavalve 5 has a 5mm (I.D.) inlet and uses 9mm (O.D) Autopot piping and 9mm (O.D piping) Filters.
The Filter 5mm should be used with the 30 ltr & 47 ltr tanks. It is simply inserted inside the tank once the 5mm pipe is pushed through the 6mm Top Hat Grommet at the bottom of the tank. It can be easily serviced and will float to the top if it comes detached from the tube, this will not happen if you make sure you have pushed the filter firmly into the tube.
The sponge in side filter is designed to trap any particles that would clog up your system. Simply clean out sponge every 4 weeks.
AutoPot are specialists in self-watering systems, with emphasis being strongly placed on efficiency and preservation. AutoPot delivers products that are considered the most environmentally friendly watering systems in the world to both domestic, hydroponic and commercial markets. Our systems ensure this claim as the plant uses everything that is supplied to it; there is no loss of water, run-off or leakage!
For older Systems (Blue OR Black Aquavalve) using 5mm and 12-5mm fittings.
All AutoPot products require NO POWER, PUMPS, MAINS WATER PRESSURE OR TIMERS to operate, GRAVITY PRESSURE IS ALL THAT’S NEEDED from a tank or water barrel.
The systems are undoubtedly some of the simplest to use and can be left unattended for weeks due to the capability of the AQUAvalve to deliver all that is required by the plant. AutoPot is now an international market leader in irrigation and hydroponic systems, with an established global reputation for providing durable, environmentally friendly and innovative watering solutions to a range of growing scenarios.
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