Water, Air Pumps & Airstones

Aqua-Tank – 50L, 100L, 225L, 400L, 750L.

A versatile water storage solution – ideal for Hydroponics.

They are quick and easy to construct, and because they come unassembled, positioning the storage tank exactly where you want is a breeze.

Once you’ve finished with the tank, it can be easily unassembled and stored for later use.

• easy to assemble – no tools required
• non-toxic UV resistant material
• reinforced stitching
• high quality fittings
• feed chart pocket
• easy to store when not in use

Directions of Use

• Position your AQUA-TANK near a downpipe on a firm flat surface.
• Position the end of the downpipe to the filtered opening on the lid of the tank. It may be necessary to cut the downpipe and/or add an elbow joint. Alternatively, unzip a portion of the lid and insert the downpipe onto the tank, but this will not allow for any filtering.
• Add about 50mm of water to the tank to give it stability while waiting for rainfall.
• Once water is collected in your AQUA-TANK, water can be emptied through the spout using a standard garden hose, or unzip the lid and dip a watering can or similar to water your plants.
• Periodically check the filter to remove any debris.
• The overflow valve can be kept closed or opened as needed.
• You may connect a hose to the overflow valve to divert water to a preferred location or to multiple tanks.
• If you live in an area where you may experience freezing conditions during the winter months, ideally you should empty your tank and store in a mild environment.

The Autopot Smart Valve is the heart of each AutoPot System. The unit controls the water level in a module (or your own tray) to give your plants the wet-dry cycle. Over thirty years of trials, refinement and development have resulted in today's Autopot Smart valve : the Mk3.

The Mk3 model remains true to the original working principles, with refinements to allow adjustability for even more reliable performance. Unlike a conventional ball cock type float valve, the Autopot Smart valve allows total reduction of the fluid level before it refills. The dimensions of the Smart Valve are (LxWxH) 13 x 7 x 6cm.

How does the Autopot Smart Valve work?

When connected to a water supply via 4mm tubing, the valve opens to allow water to enter the bottom of the growing container to a set depth (approx 35mm). The valve then closes, and will not permit further water to enter the container until all the original water has been used up by the plant / pot. The water absorption is achieved by capillary action that naturally occurs in the growing medium. Once the water has been absorbed to the extent that the film of water under the valve has gone, the valve re-opens and another supply of water enters the growing container. The wet - dry cycles are dictated by the pot's own rate of consumption.

The Autopot Smart valve Mk3 features a redesigned top float to eliminate the possibility of a waterlogged top float.

How to connect water to the Autopot Smart Valve?

Water is supplied via pressure reduced mains, a pressure pump (like the AutoPot Smart Pump Set) or gravity fed from a water or nutrient tank. We recommended installing a 4mm or 13mm filter in the irrigation tubing before the water reaches the smart valve to prevent blockages.

The most common air stone used in hydroponics is the 'Golf Ball Airstone'.

Roughly 50mm in diameter - the golf ball air stone is suitable for most situations.

Can be attached with 4mm or 6mm tubing, with the special dual inlet 'metal' connector.

The PondMAX high performance ceramic air stones produce fine bubbles. They are long lasting and easy to clean. 

Air stones circulate reservoir water, generating oxygen whilst providing environmental oxygen enrichment.

Direction: Rinse air stone gently in warm water to remove any packaging dust.

Aqua One Air Stone Stick - 10cm / 4 inch

Air Stones circulate aquarium water, generating oxygen whilst providing environmental enrichment. By breaking the surface tension of the water, oxygen may be absorbed into the water. Filtration system performance and overall water quality will be greatly improved with a greater oxygen content in the water.

• Increases water circulation
• Bubbles make a great feature in any aquarium
• Stick type Air Stone
• Made of mineral sand material

This superior quality, soft, black, high density tubing is by far the best on the market for hydroponics.

When comparing tubing, check the wall thickness. Our tubing is thicker than most, allowing tighter bends, and reducing the chances of blockages greatly.

This superior quality, soft, black, high density tubing is by far the best on the market for hydroponics.

When comparing tubing, check the wall thickness. Our tubing is thicker than most, allowing tighter bends, and reducing the chances of blockages greatly.

The use of float valves in hydroponics nutrient reservoirs ensures a constant level of nutrient can be maintained, and the hydroponic system is less likely to run dry.

A float valve is usually installed into the main nutrient reservoir and connected to a ‘header’ tank with backup nutrient (or just plain water). As the main nutrient reservoir level drops, fresh supplies are feed (usually by gravity) into the main reservoir.

The float valves below can even be connected to mains water.

Dimensions:

• valve length is approximately 300mm.
• float – 135mm (L) x 50mm x 40mm

Supercharge your plants! The AirDome has been designed to boost growth and yields by increasing the oxygen content in the pot. More oxygen means
a healthier root zone and greater uptake of water and nutrient; your plants will grow bigger and yield significantly more.

In AirDome trials with Luffa plants we achieved an increase in yield of 130%! For more common varieties of fruiting plants, you can expect an increase in yields of up to 30%!

The Domes are very simple to use and take less than 30 seconds to assemble. The AirDome is placed at the bottom of the pot, covered with compost and then connected to an air pump.

To maximise the effectiveness of the AirDome use a ‘fluffy’ mix, such as 50% good quality compost and 50% perlite. Avoid peat based compost as this will compress, reducing the effectiveness of the AirDome.

If using AirDomes with large systems, consider using larger pumps that allow you to connect 16mm pipe (standard hosepipe). Mirror your water supply and reduce the pipe to 6mm at each AirDome connection, using AutoFeed fittings. Never blow cold air into the root zone, only warm air.