AutoPot 1Pot system 100 pots incl. 750L Flexitank

Product detailed description

AutoPot 1Pot for 100 pots - the largest set in the range

One hundred plants on self-watering without a single pump - AutoPot 1Pot for 100 square 15 l pots is the most extensive set in the range. The entire area is supplied by a 750 l Flexitank via a 16 mm main line, using gravity alone.

In a hundred modules, the main value is operational reliability and cost: no pumps, no electricity for watering, minimum moving parts that can fail. Operation focuses on the Flexitank and regular valve maintenance - and even that is handled module by module, so the grow room keeps running.

How the irrigation works

Each pot sits on its own tray with an AQUAvalve5 valve. The valve opens the supply on its own and lets the tray fill with nutrient solution to a level of 20 mm - by gravity only, without pumps, mains pressure, electricity or timers. As long as the plant has not used up the water in the tray, the valve does not release another dose. The plant therefore goes through a wet and dry cycle, which aerates the roots and supports healthy growth; once the tray is emptied, the cycle repeats.

Recommended substrates

For 1Pot, always use a freely draining substrate - permeability is key for alternating the wet and dry cycle. The following 50% / 50% mixes have proven effective:

• Soil and perlite - 50/50
• Soil and expanded clay - 50/50
• Coco and perlite - 50/50
• Coco and expanded clay - 50/50
• Rockwool and expanded clay - 50/50

If you use expanded clay, rinse the pebbles with water first - some types are not pH stable and could raise the pH of the nutrient solution in the tray. Before placing the pot into the tray, clean the bottom and sides of substrate from it, so you maintain the proper function of the AQUAvalve5 valve.

Tank set-up and start-up

One hundred plants are supplied by a 750 l Flexitank. Place the tank (Flexitank 750 l) at least 150 mm above the highest AQUAvalve5 valve - gravity does all the work. If the nutrient solution level drops to roughly 1/3 of the volume, top it up, and never let the tank run completely dry. After planting, water the plants and let them root for 7-10 days; only then start the system. Stronger roots then manage the water in the tray themselves.

Water is distributed to so many modules by a 16 mm main hose from the tank, from which a 9 mm hose branches off to the individual AQUAvalve5 units via 16->9 mm reducers. This distribution maintains sufficient flow even over a large area and is included in the package.

Mineral fertilisers - and why not organic with 1Pot

For the best results, the manufacturer recommends mineral fertilisers for the 1Pot system - operation is simplest with them and practically maintenance-free. Organic fertilisers are not recommended for the base 1Pot: they tend to settle and clog the narrow 9 mm line. (This is different from the larger 1Pot XL and XXL systems, where organic fertiliser is possible with a water pump in the tank.) It is enough to mix the nutrient solution with mineral fertiliser in the tank and the system takes care of the rest itself.

Valve care

AQUAvalve5 units are low-maintenance: keep the valve and tray clean and free of deposits. Push limescale in the nozzle through with a paperclip or blow it out, never with a drill. With a large set, it pays to check the valves after each harvest and replace worn Root Control discs - you can service it module by module without shutting down the whole system.

Package contents

• 1x Flexitank 750 l
• 100x 1Pot module (15 l SQUARE pot, 1Pot tray & lid, tray lid)
• 100x 1Pot pack (AQUAvalve5 cam, Root Control Disc, MARIX Disc, tubing, grommets and connectors)
• 16 mm accessories - main line from the tank + 16->9 mm reducers to the individual modules
• instructions for use

Expansion and accessories

You can expand the system at any time by adding another 1Pot extension module (9 mm) - the body remains the same, you only connect a new pot on a tray. Spare 1Pot tray & lid and tray lid can be added separately, and for a cleaner root ball and tray, choose the copper PotSock Square, a square sleeve for a 15 l pot (unlike the round PotSock for 1Pot XL). You can buy a replacement valve set as an accessory box for 12 pots.

Which size to choose

This set serves 100 plants. A smaller version is available as 1Pot for 80 pots (750 l). The system body is the same in all sizes - only the number of modules, tank volume and, in larger sets, the 16 mm distribution differ. You can also view the full 1Pot range.

Frequently asked questions

How is AQUAvalve5 maintained and serviced on 100 pots?

The valves are low-maintenance and are serviced module by module: after harvest, you check the nozzles (clean them with a paperclip, never a drill) and replace worn Root Control discs. You spread the work over stages without shutting down the whole set.

How is the distribution handled for a hundred modules?

A 16 mm main hose runs from the 750 l Flexitank and is distributed via 16->9 mm reducers with 9 mm hose to all valves. The 16 mm accessories are included in the package and maintain flow across the maximum area.

Can I use organic fertilisers in 1Pot?

We do not recommend them for the base 1Pot - organic matter settles in the narrow 9 mm line and clogs it. Choose mineral fertilisers; with them, operation is maintenance-free. Organic fertiliser with a pump in the tank is only handled by the larger 1Pot XL and XXL systems.