Pre-OrderAutopot 48-Pot System with 400L Tank - XL (25L)
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Description
The AutoPot 48-Pot systems are a great option for those wanting to avoid the hassle and commitment required for a hand-watering regime on a larger scale. The 48-Pot systems are best suited to fill 12-18 square metres of growing space with the upper end of that bracket best suited to the AutoPot XL system.
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 empty before refilling to 20mm, allowing every plant an essential dry period and 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 400l Flexitank and all of the necessary fittings and pipework to set the system up, we have also listed the 48-pot systems with a 750l tank to enable longer periods without tank maintenance - just be sure you have the necessary support for a 750kg reservoir. All Autopot 48-Pot systems come with Iceline supply pipe to keep the nutrient temperature to a minimum whilst between the reservoir and the plant.
Plants need to be watered from the top when potting up and should 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 good practice to give the 16mm filter a clean 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 | 48 XL 25 litre square-to-round pots |
| Tank | 400 litre Flexitank |
| Fills | About 12 to 18 square metres; the XL suits the upper end |
| 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/48 |
| Product code | 11162 |
| 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.
What’s in the box
- 48 x 25 litre XL pots with trays and AQUAvalves
- 400 litre Flexitank
- Iceline supply pipe
- All fittings and pipework
Questions
Should I choose the XL or the standard 48-pot system?
Both fill roughly 12 to 18 square metres. The XL with its 25 litre pots suits the upper end of that range; in a smaller area the standard 15 litre system fits better.
Is there a bigger tank option?
Yes, the 48-pot systems can come with a 750 litre tank so you top up less often. Call us on 0117 971 3000. Make sure the floor can carry it: a full 750 litre tank weighs about 750 kg.
How does the AQUAvalve work?
It fills the tray to 20 mm, then closes until the tray is 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.
