Hydroponic Systems

Irrigation Piping is a general purpose, flexible water supply pipe, often used in hydroponic and automated watering systems. Piping is made from Low-density polyethylene.

Water pumps have different sized pipe fittings, getting larger as the pump size increases and your size of water pump will determine what size Irrigation Piping you will use in your system ( 12mm, 15mm or 20mm diameter) When designing a system, the first thing to consider is what size water pump you will need to use. Choose a water pump based on the head height / lift (the maximum height the pump will have to lift the water) when designing a NFT hydroponic system. For other applications, the flow rate of the pump can also be considered.

Sold per meter.

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).

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.

The Root Control Disc or RCD™s are specially designed to fit all AutoPot Watering Systems.

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.

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.

PotSock Square – for the 8.5L and 15L Autopot Pots – 19.5cm x 19.5cm 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.

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.

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.

T Connector 9mm – for use with the new Autopot Aquavalve 5 and 9mm Autopot Piping.

These connectors come in handy when installing multiple Autopot sets.

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!

The Marix Disc has been designed to fit the 1Pot system, the easy2grow Kit & the 2Pot extension trays to extend the easy2grow Kit. The discs are black in colour and are placed inside the pot. The purpose of the Marix Disc is to prevent compost or soil from leaving the pot, keeping the system clean & the AQUAvalve free from debris. They will also provide minimum protection from escaping roots. Although the Marix 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.

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!

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.

The AirDome is the perfect accessory to gardeners of all abilities. It has been designed to increase the amount of air around the root zone in plant pots.

If you are lucky enough to have power in your greenhouse or tunnel this little addition can increase yields by up to 130%. It is very simple to use once assembled, which will take less than 30 seconds. The AirDome is placed at the bottom of the pot, covered with compost and then connected to an air pump. Oxygen is then supplied directly to the plants’ root zone, improving crop development and ensuring maximum growth.

It is very easy to use. The AirDome is placed at the bottom of the pot, covered with the substrate of choice and then connected to an air pump.

To maximise the effectiveness of the AirDome use a fluffy mix  such as a mixture of 50% good Coco Peat and 50% Perlite.

Provide the plants with additional oxygen to boost growth significantly and increase yields.

To increase levels  of oxygen for smaller plant at times when the medium seems to stay wet.

With all growing conditions  being correct the Air Dome has been proven to increase yields by up to 130%.

The AirDome should only be switched on during the daylight periods. Always ensure that warm air is blown in and around the root zone. Temperatures between 18 and 22 degrees are ideal. Temperature below and above 5 degrees and 30 degrees will potentially damage the roots.

Raise your air pump higher than the AirDome(s) to prevent water from siphoning back when the pump is off or use a non-return valve.

Use a timer to turn the pump on and off when the air temperature is warm and before it gets too cool.

Many AirDomes can be linked together using 5mm connections, or for larger AirDome setups, use 12mm pipe as the supply line, reducing the pipe at each AirDome point with the AutoPot 12mm to 5mm Cross Connectors.

Autopot Airdome Instructions

Autopot Piping comes in various thicknesses and is made from soft PVC, which is slightly softer and more pliable than agricultural LDPE or PVC irrigation pipe. The elasticity of the Autopot piping molds snugly around pipe fittings when attached, providing a leak-proof seal when used in low and no pressure applications, like Autopot’s gravity fed self watering systems. Fittings can also be removed from the this type of piping quite easily, allowing for easy deconstruction or changes in system layout.

We especially recommend using Autopot piping to connect your Autopot Aquavalves because of the soft fit.

Piping is sold per meter.

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.

The following grommet & piping combinations are advised:

9mm Autopot Piping (for use with Autopot Aquavalve 5): 9mm Top Hat Grommet

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.

Cross Connector 12mm to 9mm – for use with the new Autopot Aquavalve 5 and 9mm Autopot Piping.

These connectors come in handy when installing multiple Autopot sets that feed off a single 12mm trunk line.

These connectors are perfect for reducing 12mm pipe down to 9mm 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 9mm has two connections for 9mm 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 9mm is a barbed splitter which is used to connect four lengths of 9mm pipe in order to branch piping into different directions for use with the new Autopot Aquavalve 5 and 9mm Autopot Piping.

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 sets together when building Autopot systems.

The Cross Connector 9mm 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 stabilized in order for connector to last longer.

T Connector 12mm to 9mm – for use with the new Autopot Aquavalve 5 and 9mm Autopot Piping.

These connectors come in handy when installing multiple Autopot sets that feed off a single 12mm trunk line.

These connectors are perfect for reducing 12mm pipe down to 9mm 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 9mm but this fitting (T Connector 12mm to 9mm) has one connection for 9mm pipe whereas the cross connector provides two connections for 9mm 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!