Autopot 4 Pot Self Watering Systems

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The AutoPot 4Pot runs four pots from a single reservoir on gravity alone. Each pot sits in a tray with its own AQUAvalve5, a float valve that floods the tray when the medium dries down, then waits for the plant to drink it dry before it refills. No pumps, no timers, nothing to plug in. Fill the tank, walk away, and let the plants set the pace. No pumps or electricity Soil, coco, or fabric Designed and made in the UK Expands to 100 pots Free shipping on orders over $49 30-day returns on all orders Serving growers since 2006 See it in action How the AutoPot 4Pot waters four plants on its own Why it's different Hand-watering four plants vs. the AutoPot 4Pot Hand-Watering Water every pot by hand, most days Guess at how much each plant needs Overwatering drowns roots, underwatering stalls growth Excess water and feed run off down the drain Plants dry out the moment you travel Automating it means pumps, timers, and a power draw AutoPot 4Pot Fill one reservoir and all four pots feed themselves Each plant draws only what it needs, when it needs it The tray refills only after it runs dry, so roots never sit in water No runoff and no recirculation, so nothing is wasted A full tank covers several days away from the grow Runs on gravity, so no pumps, timers, or electricity How the AQUAvalve5 gives each plant a wet and dry cycle Every pot sits in its own tray, and inside each tray is an AQUAvalve5. It is a mechanical float valve with two chambers and no moving electronics. When the tray is empty, the valve opens and lets water flow in from the reservoir until the tray fills to about an inch and a half. The potting medium wicks that water up to the roots. The valve then stays shut until the plant has drawn every drop out of the tray. Only when the tray runs completely dry does it open again. That dry-down between waterings is the whole point. It gives roots a chance to breathe and reach for water instead of sitting in a constant puddle, which is what drives strong root growth and reduces the risk of root problems. The reservoir sits at the same level as the pots, so the only force moving water through the line is gravity. There is nothing to time, nothing to pump, and nothing that fails when the power goes out. What makes it work Four self-regulating plants from one tank One AQUAvalve5 per pot, each working on its own 4 independent valves Every pot has its own valve, so four plants at different sizes or stages each self-regulate from the same tank without affecting one another. A young plant sips while a mature one drinks, and neither waits on the other. Root control keeps the valve running clean A root control disc on plastic pots, or a PotSock on fabric pots, sits between the pot and tray so roots take up water without growing into the AQUAvalve5 and clogging it. It keeps the system reliable through a long grow. Pick your pot: plastic or fabric, seven sizes Plastic pots come in 2.2, 3.9, and 6.6 gallon in black or white; fabric GeoPots come in 3, 5, 9, and 13 gallon and air-prune the roots. Larger pots carry bigger plants through a longer season, and white plastic reflects light to run a few degrees cooler. One tank feeds all four pots You manage a single water level instead of four. Every valve pulls from the same reservoir, so topping up one tank waters the whole set, and the water line at your feet is the only thing you have to keep an eye on. Fill it with soil, coco, or any wicking mix The system draws moisture up from the tray, so it works with any medium that wicks well and still drains. Coco-perlite blends and quality potting soil are the common picks, and living soil works too. Add pots as your grow grows The 4Pot uses the same parts as every other AutoPot size. Add expansion modules one plant at a time on the same line, up to about 100 pots from a large enough reservoir. Specs Numbers and what's in the kit Pots Included 4 pots: plastic 2.2 to 6.6 gal, or fabric 3 to 13 gal Pot Color Black or white (plastic pots) Reservoir Options 12.4 gal hard tank or 25 gal FlexiTank Valves 4x AQUAvalve5, one per pot Tubing 13 ft of 3/8 in pipe, plus connectors Filter 3/8 in golf filter or click-fit tank filter Power None, gravity-fed Made In United Kingdom Setting up your 4Pot system in four steps 1 Position the tank level with the pots Set the reservoir on the same surface as your trays, or slightly higher, so gravity carries water through the pipe. Run the tubing to each tray and fit an AQUAvalve5. 2 Establish your plants before connecting Add a 1 inch drainage layer at the bottom of each pot, or fit an AirBase to skip it, then plant and hand-water from the top for the first 7 to 10 days. Wait until roots are established, roughly 6 inches of top growth in a 2.2 gal pot and up to 12 inches in the larger sizes, before you connect the plant. 3 Fill the reservoir and open the taps Add water and your liquid feed to the tank, then open the inline taps. The trays fill on their own and the medium starts wicking water up to the roots. 4 Top up the tank and let it run From here the AQUAvalve5s handle the watering. Refill the reservoir before it empties and check your feed mix, and the plants take care of the rest. Grower tips Our top 10 tips for running AutoPots In the box What comes with a 4Pot system, and how to spec it Included with every 4Pot system 4x grommeted tray and lid, sized to your pot 4x pot in your chosen size, plastic or fabric 4x AQUAvalve5, one per tray 4x root control disc (plastic) or PotSock (fabric) 13 ft of 3/8 in pipe with tee and cross connectors Inline taps, top-hat grommet, and filter Choose your options Plastic pots: 2.2, 3.9, or 6.6 gal, in black or white Fabric GeoPots: 3, 5, 9, or 13 gal Reservoir: 12.4 gal hard tank or 25 gal FlexiTank Pro option: adds propagation domes, AirBases, and AirDomes for a stronger start and more root-zone oxygen. Plastic pots only, and the AirDomes run off a small air pump. Not sure which pot size or reservoir to pick? Tell us your space and what you're growing and we'll spec it for you. Call or email: 716-217-0353 / [email protected] Questions Frequently asked questions Will my plants drown or get overwatered? Not once the system is running the way it should. The AQUAvalve5 only refills a tray after the plant has emptied it, so roots always get a dry period between waterings. The one time plants can sit too wet is early on, before the roots are big enough to drink a full tray. That's why the establishment step below matters so much. Do I need electricity, a pump, or a timer? No. The watering runs on gravity. As long as the reservoir sits at the same level as the pots or slightly above, water flows to the valves on its own, with nothing to plug in and nothing that fails in a power outage. One honest note: if you run mineral nutrients through the tank, a small pump or a daily stir keeps them from settling out of solution. That is optional and the watering itself still needs no power. When do I connect my plants to the system? Wait until the roots are established, and hand-water from the top for the first 7 to 10 days after transplanting. A good rule of thumb is about 6 inches of top growth in a 2.2 gal pot, around 12 inches in the 6.6 gal and larger sizes. If you connect too early, the roots can't drink fast enough, the tray stays wet, and the plant can drown. A little patience here is the single biggest factor in a successful AutoPot grow. What growing medium works best? Anything that wicks water up well and still drains. A quality potting soil or a coco blend both work, and most growers add extra perlite for drainage so the medium never stays soggy. Avoid heavy, dense mixes that hold too much water. Fabric pots work too and add air-pruning at the edges. How often do I have to refill the reservoir? It depends on plant size, stage, and how warm your space is. A 12.4 gallon hard tank easily runs four pots, and early in a grow it can go several days between fills. Big plants in peak growth drink faster, so you'll check it more often then. One habit to keep: don't let the tank run completely dry before you top it up. Can I expand later or mix pot sizes? Yes. Every AutoPot size uses the same AQUAvalve5 and the same 3/8 inch tubing, so you can add expansion modules one pot at a time on the same line. Each tray's valve works independently, so different pot sizes on one reservoir don't interfere with each other. The only limit is keeping the reservoir large enough to feed everything. What if I receive a damaged system or it isn't right for my setup? If you receive a defective or damaged unit, email us a photo at [email protected] and we'll take care of you. For change-of-mind returns, we accept returns within 30 days for most items in new, resalable condition. If you're not sure whether this product is right for your setup, call us first at 716-217-0353. We'd rather answer your questions before you order. Why should I buy the AutoPot 4Pot from Happy Hydro instead of somewhere else? Happy Hydro has been selling growing equipment since 2006. We've carried AutoPot for years because the systems work great and customers who buy them leave happy. Have questions before you order? Call 716-217-0353 or email [email protected]. We're easy to reach and happy to help! Questions? We're easy to reach.Happy Hydro has been serving growers since 2006. Call or email us before you order, after you order, or any time something comes up. When you're happy, we're happy. 716-217-0353 [email protected] Show more