Autopot Easy2Grow 60 Pot with Flexi-Tank – Automatic Gravity Watering System

The Autopot Easy2Grow 60 Pot with Flexi-Tank is a high-performance gravity-fed irrigation system designed to water 60 plants autonomously, eliminating the need for pumps, timers, or electricity while guaranteeing explosive growth through its unique wet/dry cycle technology.

Is managing a large crop becoming a nightmare?

Let's be real: managing the irrigation schedule for 60 plants is not a hobby, it's a full-time job. You probably find yourself staring at a sea of pots, wondering which ones are thirsty and which ones are drowning, stressing about pH drift, or panicking because you need to leave town for a weekend but can't trust anyone to water your girls correctly.

The consequences of this chaos are brutal. Inconsistent watering leads to stressed plants, nutrient lockouts, and stunted yields. You end up with a "patchy" canopy where some plants thrive and others struggle, making you feel like all your hard work and expensive equipment are going to waste because of simple human error or lack of time.

The solution is to remove the human variable from the equation and let physics do the work. The Autopot Easy2Grow 60 Pot system turns a chaotic chore into a streamlined, phase-based process. By utilizing gravity and the smart AQUAvalve, this system ensures every single plant drinks exactly what it needs, when it needs it, giving you the freedom to chill while your garden thrives.

Phase 1: Preparing the ground

Before you even open the box, you need to set the stage. Since this system relies on gravity, your environment and substrate choice are critical. You cannot just throw dense soil in these pots and hope for the best; the capillary action needs a specific structure to work efficiently.

• Elevation is key: Ensure you have a sturdy stand or base to place the 400L FlexiTank on. It needs to be at least 15cm above the AQUAvalve level to generate enough gravitational pressure.
• Substrate mix: You must use an airy substrate. A 50/50 mix of Light Mix Soil and perlite (or clay pebbles) is non-negotiable to prevent waterlogging.
• Space planning: You are setting up 60 pots. Measure your room to ensure you have space for the trays and the piping layout without creating tripping hazards.
• Water source: Make sure you have easy access to water to fill the 400L tank; you don't want to be hauling buckets across the house.

Phase 2: Setting up the product

Assembly is surprisingly simple for such a large system, but precision here prevents leaks later. The FlexiTank is a game-changer because it fits in a small box but expands to hold a massive amount of nutrient solution.

1. Assemble the FlexiTank: Unfold the tank, insert the support poles, and attach the tap at the bottom. Ensure it's on your elevated surface before filling it.
2. Prepare the AQUAvalves: This is the heart of the system. Remove the yellow silicon rubber from each valve and massage it to ensure it's flexible, then reinsert it. This guarantees a tight seal.
3. Layout the piping: Connect the 16mm pipe to the tank and run it through your grow space. Use the cross connectors to branch off to the 9mm pipes that feed the trays.
4. Potting up: Place the root control discs (copper side up) in the trays and the marix discs inside the pots. Fill pots with your 50/50 mix and transplant your seedlings.
5. Connect trays: Place the pots in the trays and connect the AQUAvalves to the 9mm lines. Do not turn the water on yet!

Phase 3: Use / growing step by step

This is where the magic happens. The transition from manual to automatic needs to be timed correctly to force the roots to seek out the water source at the bottom of the pot.

1. Hand water first: For the first 7-10 days after transplanting, water the pots manually from the top. This allows the roots to establish and reach the bottom of the pot.
2. Fill the tank: Fill your FlexiTank with water and add your Hydroponic Nutrients. Measure pH and EC *after* the tank is full and mixed.
3. Turn it on: Once the plants are established, open the tap on the tank. The trays will fill to 20mm.
4. The Cycle: The valve will close. The plants will drink all the water. Only when the tray is dry will the valve open again. This is the wet/dry cycle.
5. Monitoring: You don't need to water, but you must check the tank level and ensure the valves aren't clogged (rare, but possible).
6. Refilling: When the tank gets down to 1/3, refill it with fresh nutrient solution.

Phase 4: Closing, maintenance and learnings

Once you've harvested your massive yield, it's time to reset. Maintenance on the Autopot is minimal but necessary to ensure the next run is just as smooth. Salts can build up in the lines over months of use.

Flush the lines with warm water and a cleaning solution or a product like Canna Flush to remove mineral deposits. Scrub the FlexiTank to prevent algae buildup. Check the silicon rubbers in the AQUAvalves again; if they are hard or damaged, replace them. Noting how much water your 60 plants consumed during peak flowering will help you plan nutrient purchases more accurately for the next round.

Advantages of following this flow instead of improvising

• Consistency: Every plant gets the exact same opportunity to drink, eliminating the "runt" factor caused by uneven hand watering.
• Silence: No buzzing pumps means a stealthier operation.
• Freedom: You can leave for a week knowing your system won't fail due to a power outage.
• Root Health: The wet/dry cycle oxygenates the roots better than constant drip systems, preventing rot.
• Scalability: If you decide 60 isn't enough, you can easily add more modules to the existing line.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use organic nutrients with Autopot?

It is generally recommended to use mineral fertilizers because thick organic nutrients can clog the thin 9mm pipes and the valves. If you must use organics, ensure they are fully soluble liquid feeds, or use the system for water only and use biotabs in the soil.

Do I need an air stone in the FlexiTank?

It's not strictly necessary, but adding a small air pump to the tank can help keep the nutrient solution mixed and oxygenated, especially if the water sits there for more than a week.

What happens if the power goes out?

Nothing bad! That's the beauty of it. Since it relies on gravity and mechanical valves, the system continues to feed your plants uninterrupted. No pumps to fail, no timers to reset.

Why do I need to put perlite in the soil?

Autopots are bottom-feeding systems. If you use dense soil, it will act like a sponge, staying permanently soggy and rotting the roots. The 50% perlite or clay pebble mix ensures capillary action works correctly while keeping the root zone oxygenated.

Personal Experience of Pevgrow’s CEO (Alan)

When I first scaled up to a room with over 50 plants, I thought I needed a complex automated drip system with solenoids and drainage pumps. I spent more time fixing leaks and unclogging drippers than I did growing. Switching to the Autopot 60 Pot system was a revelation. The first time I left the grow room for 5 days and came back to see the plants looking better than when I left, I was sold.

My biggest learning curve was the substrate. I tried to cheat and use less perlite on my first run, and the growth was sluggish because the roots were too wet. Once I committed to the 50/50 mix and elevated the tank properly, the explosive growth was undeniable. It's not just about saving time; it's about the peace of mind knowing that gravity never breaks down.