{"product_id":"autopot-85-litre-8-pot-tray-system","title":"Autopot 8.5 Litre 8 Pot Tray System","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuto8 has 8 x 8.5 Litre pots in one watering system Hydroponic growing kit allows each plant to determine their own water requirements. Optimal plant growing conditions with no guesswork, simple to set up and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEight 8.5 Litre pots within a single tray \u0026amp; lid assembly measuring 1190mm x 535mm, fed via a single AQUAvalve5 connection. Consolidating eight pots into one tray reduces the number of water connections, fittings, and maintenance points compared to running eight individual 1 Pot modules, while maintaining the passive, plant controlled watering that the Autopot system delivers. The lid blocks light and debris from the tray interior, and the moulded base design minimises standing water between watering cycles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe compact footprint makes the Auto8 suited to vertical racking and rolling table setups where efficient use of floor space matters. The minimum reservoir required to run this tray system is 100 Litres, these are sold separately and \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e included in the kit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Auto8 also accepts 15 Litre pots interchangeable with the supplied 8.5 Litre pots, with no tray adjustments required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 x 8.5 Litre Pots \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 x Root control disks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 x Matrix disks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x AQUAvalve5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase Tray \u003cspan\u003e1190mm x 535mm x 120mm\u003c\/span\u003e \u0026amp; Tray Lid with access point \u0026amp; cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Metre of 6mm tube (9mm Blue UK size) \u0026amp; Top Hat grommet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd growing media, nutrients and plants to get growing!!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eThe unique wet - dry watering cycle is created by the use of a Smart Aqua Valve. The Smart-Valve restricts the flow of water (or nutrient) into the tray until it has nearly fully drained. At this time, the Aqua valve opens and allows fresh water to fill the tray again. This wet - dry cycle is similar to what occurs in nature with rainfall and the dry periods in between.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eThere are no need for pumps, as each AutoPot system uses a simple gravity feed method, and the range of applications AutoPot can be used in is immense - from a single plant to 100 pot commercial situations.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eEach system is controlled by the AQUAvalve which works in three steps :\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e1. The AutoPot Hydrotray receives an initial fill of water\/nutrient\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Smart Valve\" align=\"left\" alt=\"Smart Valve\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hollandforge.com.au\/contents\/media\/smart-valve-1.jpg\" border=\"0\" data-installation-image=\"true\" style=\"float: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e2. The pot sitting in the tray will draw the water down at it's own rate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e \u003cimg title=\"AutoPot Smart Valve\" align=\"left\" alt=\"AutoPot Smart Valve\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hollandforge.com.au\/contents\/media\/smart-valve-2.jpg\" border=\"0\" data-installation-image=\"true\" style=\"float: left;\"\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e3. The AQUA Valve remains closed until the draw down is complete, before reopening and allowing fresh water\/nutrient into the tray again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e \u003cimg title=\"AutoPot Smart-Valve\" align=\"left\" alt=\"AutoPot Smart-Valve\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hollandforge.com.au\/contents\/media\/smart-valve-3.jpg\" border=\"0\" data-installation-image=\"true\" style=\"float: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis process is repeated giving the plants a wet - dry cycle without guessing when and how much to water them!\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ee0000;\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e \u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ee0000;\"\u003eShipping Notice\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease note our Free shipping policy does not apply to this item due to its size and delivery costs\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe do offer competitive shipping rates based on your location, which are automatically calculated at the checkout\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSome rural areas may incur additional rural delivery fees we will notify you before dispatch if this applies to your location\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Autopot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51306823483428,"sku":"AP858TS","price":349.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1918\/8941\/files\/Auto8_8-5ltr_Main_Image_Web.jpg?v=1787696205","url":"https:\/\/growshop.co.nz\/products\/autopot-85-litre-8-pot-tray-system","provider":"growshop.co.nz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}