{"product_id":"autopot-aquavalve","title":"AutoPot AQUAvalve valve","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe AQUAvalve valve\u003c\/strong\u003e is supplied with all \u003cstrong\u003eAutoPot\u003c\/strong\u003e watering systems. Once connected to the water supply, the \u003cstrong\u003eAQUAvalve valve\u003c\/strong\u003e controls the flow of water to the plants through simple gravity pressure from the reservoir or water tank; no pumps, mains water pressure, electricity or timers are required. Once connected to the reservoir, the \u003cstrong\u003eAQUAvalve valve\u003c\/strong\u003e opens and allows water to fill the tray to a preset level of 20mm. The \u003cstrong\u003eAQUAvalve valve\u003c\/strong\u003e does not refill the tray until all the water has been used.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe AQUAvalve valve\u003c\/strong\u003e is at the heart of all irrigation systems and ensures that our systems require minimal maintenance, can be easily expanded, eliminate hand watering, and provide watering and feeding for crops, whether ornamental or edible year-round. Thanks to the capacity of the \u003cstrong\u003eAQUAvalve valve\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eAutoPot\u003c\/strong\u003e are now market leaders in irrigation, whether for home or commercial gardening or hydroponics. The \u003cstrong\u003eAQUAvalve valve\u003c\/strong\u003e is a simple but highly effective irrigation device that produces phenomenal growth and maximum yields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1055\/7190\/9974\/files\/ubm-2b64241c52f637ce3874.jpg?v=1787840795\" style=\"width: 230px; height: 230px; float: right;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe AQUAvalve valve...\u003c\/strong\u003ehow does it work?\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe AQUAvalve valve\u003c\/strong\u003e is a simple but highly effective irrigation device, but it must be handled with care. Keep the \u003cstrong\u003eAQUAvalve valve\u003c\/strong\u003e and the tray in which it is located clean and free from blockages and soil particles, and you will be able to water and feed your plants for many years. The \u003cstrong\u003eAQUAvalve valve\u003c\/strong\u003e has a 12-month warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe AQUAvalve valve\u003c\/strong\u003e is supplied with all \u003cstrong\u003eAutoPot\u003c\/strong\u003e systems. Once connected to the water supply, the \u003cstrong\u003eAQUAvalve valve\u003c\/strong\u003e controls the flow of water to the plants through simple gravity pressure from the reservoir\/nutrient tank; no pumps, mains water pressure, electricity or timers are required. Once connected to the reservoir, the \u003cstrong\u003eAQUAvalve valve\u003c\/strong\u003e opens and allows water to fill the tray to the preset level of 20 mm. When the level is reached, the \u003cstrong\u003eAQUAvalve valve\u003c\/strong\u003e shuts off and prevents further water from entering the tray until all water has been consumed by the plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#FF0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Remember to set the \u003cstrong\u003eAQUAvalve valve\u003c\/strong\u003e before use. When connecting 6mm or 16mm pipe, always ensure that the pipe end is first immersed in warm water; this will make connection much easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eWhen all water has been consumed and the tray is empty, the \u003cstrong\u003eAQUAvalve valve\u003c\/strong\u003e opens again and allows a new quantity of water to enter the tray. As the plants grow larger, the \u003cstrong\u003eAQUAvalve valve\u003c\/strong\u003e opens and closes more frequently and operates according to the plants' needs, filling the tray and then allowing it to empty completely before refilling, enabling the plants to go through a wet and dry cycle. At \u003cstrong\u003eAutoPot\u003c\/strong\u003e we call this technology PCI, or \"Plant Controlled Irrigation\".\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1055\/7190\/9974\/files\/ubm-3ffdad84c967d2302fca.jpg?v=1787840795\" style=\"text-align: right; width: 180px; height: 143px; float: left;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.urbanbotaniks.com\/product\/259\/kapak-za-autopot-aquavalve-klapan.html\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#800080;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe AutoPot AQUAvalve valve cover\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, used together with the \u003cstrong\u003eAQUAvalve valve\u003c\/strong\u003e, allows the grower to create their own basic but highly effective hobby irrigation system. Only a flat tray of any shape or size is required. The user simply places the \u003cstrong\u003eAQUAvalve valve\u003c\/strong\u003e in the tray and places the \u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.urbanbotaniks.com\/product\/259\/kapak-za-autopot-aquavalve-klapan.html\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#800080;\"\u003eAutoPot AQUAvalve valve cover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#800080;\"\u003ea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e over it. Ensure that the small opening at the top of the \u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.urbanbotaniks.com\/product\/259\/kapak-za-autopot-aquavalve-klapan.html\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 0, 128);\"\u003eAutoPot AQUAvalve valve cover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#800080;\"\u003ea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e is not blocked.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#FF0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003eKeep the tray and the \u003cstrong\u003eAQUAvalve valve\u003c\/strong\u003e clean and free from contact with loose growing medium; use a small brush to remove any adhering soil from the sides and bottom of the pots before placing them in the tray.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1055\/7190\/9974\/files\/ubm-bc886756237a0ee9d63d.png?v=1787840832\" style=\"width: 337px; height: 108px;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the reservoir is filled with water or liquid fertiliser, it begins to travel through the pipe from the reservoir. It passes through the \u003cstrong\u003eAQUAvalve nozzle\u003c\/strong\u003e (1) and into the tray. As the tray fills (2) with water, air is trapped inside the main body and around the \"inner float\", causing it to rise (3).\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1055\/7190\/9974\/files\/ubm-c8603644de987f0cdca8.png?v=1787840832\" style=\"width: 333px; height: 106px;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAs the water level rises in the tray, the \"upper float surface\" rises (1), releasing trapped air in the main body (2).\u003cbr\u003e\nThis in turn allows the \"inner float\" to rise and shut off the supply (3). The water level is now 20mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1055\/7190\/9974\/files\/ubm-51b8a9b1f7ae11ee76aa.png?v=1787840810\" style=\"width: 333px; height: 106px;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe planted plants begin to reduce the water level in the tray (1). As the water level falls, the \"upper float\" closes, creating a vacuum inside the \"main body\" of the \u003cstrong\u003eAQUAvalve valve\u003c\/strong\u003e (2).\u003cbr\u003e\nThis vacuum traps water inside the \"main body\" and in turn holds the \"inner float\" up, shutting off the incoming water (3).\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1055\/7190\/9974\/files\/ubm-770469b8116ff79aeac6.png?v=1787840810\" style=\"width: 333px; height: 105px;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the water level in the tray has been completely depleted (1), the surface tension around the main body of the \u003cstrong\u003eAQUAvalve valve\u003c\/strong\u003e breaks; this may take up to 30 minutes. While this happens, all water trapped in the \"main body\", keeping the \"inner float\" (2) raised and the water supply shut off, is released, allowing the \"inner float\" to drop and open the water supply.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AutoPot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55115753750870,"sku":"6322","price":70.0,"currency_code":"RON","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1055\/7190\/9974\/files\/AutoPot-AQUAvalve-_D0_BA_D0_BB_D0_B0_D0_BF_D0_B0_D0_BD.webp?v=1787849781","url":"https:\/\/urbanbotaniks.ro\/en\/products\/autopot-aquavalve","provider":"UrbanBotaniks Grow Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}