Pre-OrderAutopot 24-Pot System with 400L Tank - XL (25L)
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Description
The AutoPot 24-Pot systems are where the Autopots really come into their own, where hand-watering is simply too much of a time commitment for most hobby gardeners. The 24-pot systems will fill 6-10 square metres of growing area depending on plant size and spacing.
AutoPot systems are plant-driven, gravity-fed systems (meaning no noise from pumps or potential pump failure). The Aquavalve in each pot base will fill the tray to 20mm and then close until the tray is completely empty before refilling to 20mm, allowing every plant an essential dry period and to be fed on demand regardless of the rest of the plants in the room.
We recommend growers use good quality soil in this system such as Plagron Lightmix or Canna Terra Professional Plus (always on around a 40-50mm bed of clay pebbles).
Available with the standard 15l square pots or the larger 25l square-to-round XL versions each system is supplied with a 400LFlexitank and all of the necessary fittings and pipework to set the system up. All options come with Iceline supply pipe to keep the nutrient temperature to a minimum whilst between the reservoir and the plant.
As with all of the Autopot systems, your plants will need to be hand-watered from the top as required for the first 7-10 days. Once the roots have had a chance to establish within the pot the tap can be turned on. It is a very good idea to clean the 16mm filter every few weeks and avoid putting any organics or viscous additives in the reservoir.
Key facts
| Type | Gravity-fed, plant-driven watering system: no pump, no timer, no electricity |
|---|---|
| Pots | 24 XL 25 litre square-to-round pots |
| Tank | 400 litre Flexitank |
| Fills | About 6 to 10 square metres, depending on plant size and spacing |
| Valve | AQUAvalve in each pot base fills the tray to 20 mm, then waits until it is empty before refilling |
| Supply pipe | Iceline, to keep the nutrient solution cool on its way to the plants |
| Supplied | With all the fittings and pipework to set it up |
| Growing medium | Good quality soil on a 40-50 mm bed of clay pebbles |
| Brand | Autopot |
| Maker's part number | AP300/XL/24 |
| Product code | 11160 |
| Category | Autopot 1Pot XL Systems (25l) |
How to use
Put a 40-50 mm layer of clay pebbles in the bottom of each pot and fill with a good quality soil such as Plagron Light Mix or Canna Terra Professional Plus.
- Water from the top when you pot up.
- Keep hand-watering from the top as needed for the first 7-10 days, while the roots establish.
- Then turn the tap on and let the AQUAvalves take over.
Clean the 16 mm filter every few weeks, and keep organics and thick, viscous additives out of the tank. Spare pots, trays and lids are in AutoPot 25L accessories and parts; for smaller pots see the standard 24-pot system.
What’s in the box
- 24 x 25 litre XL pots with trays and AQUAvalves
- 400 litre Flexitank
- Iceline supply pipe
- All fittings and pipework
Questions
How much space does the 24-pot system fill?
About 6 to 10 square metres, depending on how big the plants grow and how far apart you space them.
What should I grow in?
We recommend good quality soil, such as Plagron Light Mix or Canna Terra Professional Plus, always on a bed of clay pebbles about 40-50 mm deep.
How does the AQUAvalve work?
It fills the tray to 20 mm, then closes until the tray is completely empty before refilling. Every plant gets a dry period and is fed on demand, whatever the other plants are doing.
When do I turn the tap on?
After the first 7-10 days. Until then, water by hand from the top so the roots establish in the pot.
