{"product_id":"autopot-aquavalve-3-and-5","title":"AutoPot AQUAvalve 3 \u0026 AQUAvalve5 | 6mm \u0026 9mm Irrigation Valves","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAutoPot AQUAvalve 3 and AQUAvalve5 replacement valves\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the AutoPot AQUAvalve that matches the pipework in a compatible gravity-fed watering system. The older AQUAvalve 3 connects to AutoPot 6mm pipe and fittings; AQUAvalve5 connects to AutoPot 9mm pipe and fittings. Each valve controls the supply of water or nutrient solution from a reservoir to a watering tray without a pump, timer or electrical connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoose the correct version\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAQUAvalve 3 – 6mm:\u003c\/strong\u003e For older AutoPot systems using 6mm supply pipe and fittings. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAQUAvalve5 – 9mm:\u003c\/strong\u003e For AutoPot systems using 9mm supply pipe and fittings. This version has a 5mm inlet. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow the valve works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnected to a suitable reservoir, the AQUAvalve uses gravity to fill its tray to approximately 20mm depth and then closes. As plants use the available solution, the valve opens again to repeat the cycle. It is suitable for maintaining an existing AutoPot setup or replacing a matching valve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCheck tray compatibility when upgrading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChanging from AQUAvalve 3 to AQUAvalve5 also requires suitable 9mm pipework and fittings. AutoPot advises that original-design grooved 1Pot, XL and XL FlexiPot trays are not suitable for AQUAvalve5. Newer versions supplied with a 9mm top-hat grommet are suitable. Existing easy2grow trays can accommodate AQUAvalve5, while some older tanks and tray systems need their pipe entry and fittings adapted. Check the specific tray and reservoir before ordering upgrade parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"AUTOPOT","offers":[{"title":"6MM","offer_id":55575419257217,"sku":"AP-6MM-AQUA-VALVE","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"9MM","offer_id":55575419289985,"sku":"AP-9MM-AQUA-VALVE-A5","price":14.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/5370\/1536\/files\/autopot-aquavalve3-aquavalve5-logo-range_1.webp?v=1790249765","url":"https:\/\/steelroots.co.uk\/products\/autopot-aquavalve-3-and-5","provider":"Steel Roots ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}