Autopot easy2grow 80 User Manual

Your easy2grow 80
set-up guidelines
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plants
Allow
your
to
establish
before turning your
system
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Ensuring that the AQUAvalve floods
and drains correctly
Care and maintenance
Making sure your AQUAvalve floods and
drains correctly is simply achieved and
only takes a few seconds.
Hold the AQUAvalve at eye level so that
you can see the silicon fitted to the top float
resting on the hole below it.
The silicon must create a tight seal when
touching the hole.
If it looks like it is not sitting parallel on the
hole below, simply lift the top float and
apply pressure to one side of the silicon,
drop the float and hold at eye level again.
Repeat the procedure if necessary.
At the end of your growing season, clean
the AQUAvalve using warm soapy water.
Using an old tooth brush will help.
The AQUAvalve is easily disassembled.
The top float will slide all the way across
and the bottom float is unclipped from its
pivoting position. The circular discs fitted to
the top float can also be removed by using
pliers to grip the raised point.
At this point is it advisable to remove the
silicones to avoid them being lost.
It is also handy to have a paper clip or
pipe cleaner to hand so that you can push
it through the AQUAvalve nozzle, this will
remove any lime scale build up that may
have occurred during the growing season.
Blowing through the AQUAvalve nozzle will
also help to remove any build up. Do not
under any circumstances use a drill & drill
bit to clear the AQUAvalve nozzle.
This will potentially damage the
AQUAvalve beyond repair.
Simple care
guidelines
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Ensure the silicon is sitting parallel on
the hole below it. Hold at eye level
to check the position is correct
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Trays & Pots
available in
green or black

Autopot easy2grow 80 Specifications

General

Material	Plastic
Tubing Diameter	6mm
Tray Material	Plastic
Tank Material	Plastic
Suitable For	Various plants, vegetables, herbs, and fruits

Summary

Ensuring AQUAvalve Floods and Drains Correctly

AQUAvalve Setup and Alignment

Hold AQUAvalve at eye level to see silicon resting on hole, ensuring a tight seal for proper function.

Adjusting AQUAvalve Position

If misaligned, lift the top float, apply pressure to the silicon side, drop, and re-check alignment.

AQUAvalve Care and Maintenance

Seasonal Cleaning Procedure

Clean AQUAvalve with warm soapy water and a toothbrush at the end of the growing season.

Disassembly for Cleaning

Disassemble by sliding the top float, unclipping the bottom float, and removing discs.

Nozzle Cleaning and Warning

Use a pipe cleaner for nozzle build-up; never use a drill bit as it causes irreparable damage.

Easy2Grow 80 Setup Instructions

Step 1: Pot Preparation

Insert black marix discs into pots before filling with medium and potting plants.

Step 2: Initial Watering

Water through pots with medium and plants, allowing excess to drain outside the tray.

Step 3: AQUAvalve Connection

Connect AQUAvalve with its 'half moon' on the tray's T section, ensuring correct orientation.

Step 4: Tray Positioning

Position the tray so it is level for optimal system performance.

Step 5: PotSock Placement

Fit PotSock Squares over the bases of the pots.

Step 6: Pipe Cutting

Cut 6mm and 16mm pipe to the appropriate lengths required for the system.

Step 7: System Pipework

Connect 6mm/16mm pipe to the relevant fitting or tank based on system size.

Step 8: Pot and Lid Placement

Place pots into the tray ensuring they are clean, then place the lid over the valve onto the tray.

System Advice and Best Practices

Plant Establishment Period

Allow plants to establish in pots for 7-10 days before turning the system on for healthier roots.

Tank Level and Refill

Maintain tank level above 150mm from AQUAvalve and refill when solution is 1/3 full; never empty.

Fertiliser Recommendation

Use mineral fertilisers; avoid organic fertilisers that can block small pipework.

Substrate Preparation

Clean pots of substrate before placement to ensure a clean system from the start.

Recommended Substrates

Use free-draining substrates like soil/perlite, coco/perlite, or coco/clay pebbles.