AutoPot Watering Systems UK

AutoPot Watering Systems UK: automatic watering without electricity

AutoPot Watering Systems UK is a British manufacturer specialising in automatic watering systems that operate without electricity, pumps, mains pressure or timers. The system is gravity-fed from a reservoir or water barrel and regulates the supply according to the plant's actual consumption, which the company itself presents as an energy-efficient and low-maintenance form of watering.

The company states that its systems can be used both as a hydroponic solution and for traditional substrate watering, and that they allow growing indoors, in a greenhouse and outdoors. The firm points out that it has been providing irrigation solutions to commercial growers for over 25 years.

The AQUAvalve and plant-controlled watering

The central element of every system is the AQUAvalve, which dispenses water or nutrient solution to the container in which the plant is located. The valve only reopens once the plant has used up the previous supply, so the plant itself controls its watering. According to the company, this mechanism allows the system to respond to the plant's needs better than other forms of irrigation.

Installation requires raising the reservoir or barrel about 150 cm above the lowest AQUAvalve in the system to provide sufficient gravity pressure. As it needs neither running water nor electricity, the company maintains that it can be installed in virtually any space, even without ground available for planting.

Ranges for hobbyists, advanced users and commercial growing

The catalogue is organised into three main lines. The Growing from Home range (Our Garden Growers) is aimed at hobbyists, beginners and people growing in their garden or allotment. The Complete Range is aimed at experienced growers and plant specialists, with categories organised by product type. For professional growing, the company offers projects and solutions for commercial growers.

Product categories include systems and extension kits, reservoirs, propagation, raised beds and plots, pots, trays and system accessories, fittings, piping and AQUAvalves, CO2 and air generators, and fertilisers. The shop also allows filtering by grow space, with options of 0.6 x 0.6 m, 1 x 1 m, 1.2 x 1.2 m, 2 x 2 m, 2.4 x 1.2 m, 2.4 x 2.4 m and 3 x 3 m.

Featured products from the catalogue

• Tray2Grow Slim Kit
• easy2grow Kit
• 4Pot System
• Tray2Grow
• AQUAbox Spyder
• AQUAbox Straight
• easy2GO Kit

The site also shows the collection created with the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), which includes products such as the Tray2Grow Slim Kit and the easy2grow Kit.

Khloris, the new indoor watering system

The company has presented Khloris, described as an automatic indoor watering system that is easy to use and suited to living spaces. The launch is accompanied by a 20% discount promotion across the entire Khloris range using the code KHLORIS20, according to the information on the site at the time of analysis.

Saving water, fertiliser and energy

AutoPot states that its systems supply water and fertiliser only according to the plant's needs, with no run-off, no recirculation and no waste to manage. The company estimates the reduction in water and nutrient consumption at up to 50% compared with traditional watering. As they run on gravity alone, with no electrical input or water pressure, the company presents them as a sustainable and economical option, and notes that they can be left unattended for weeks.

Uses and growing environments

The firm states that its systems are suitable for flowers, fruit, root vegetables, vine crops, brassicas, squashes, spices and even pulses. It notes that they have been used in very diverse climates, from the United Kingdom to Mauritius, the Maldives, the Middle East, the Arctic Circle and Central Africa, and that they allow creating self-contained green spaces indoors, semi-indoors or outdoors. The company highlights their usefulness for those with limited space, for crops requiring constant attention and for those seeking easy, low-maintenance access to plants.

Support and resources for the grower

The site offers AutoPot growing guides, videos and 3D animations, a YouTube channel, the 'Ask AutoPot' or 'Ask Josh' support feature, brochures, downloadable resources and a directory to find the nearest shop or distributor. Customer service is handled by email and telephone, and the company presents itself as a supplier to both hydroponic and commercial growers and home gardeners.

Location and contact

Email: mail@autopot.co.uk