Grow Mediums Fittings for DIY Autopot Reservoir

[Gearhead]

Hi,

First post here. I’ve lurked for awhile and I’m getting close to my first harvest (Fastbuds Zkittlez auto) thanks to the awesome information provided by everyone here!

I’ve decided to try autopots for my 2nd grow. It will just be 1 plant in a 28”x28”x63” tent inside a closet. I purchased a single autopot module without a reservoir because the autopot 12.4 gallon is too big to easily fit in my space. I’m planning to make a reservoir out of a 5 gallon bucket or similar. Does anyone have suggestions for fittings and/or a valve to adapt to the 1/4” tubing from a bucket? I’m handy and can come up with something but I thought I’d see if anyone had a setup they like. Thanks!

 

[Simplicio]

I'm doing the same thing using a larger bin.
Here's the type grommet needed.

1/2" Top Hat Grommet | AutoPot Watering Systems USA

If you have purchased or are using your own large tank and do not have access to insert a 1/2″ water barrel tap you can use a 1/2″ Top Hat Grommet. A 19mm hole is drilled at the bottom of the tank and the 1/2″ Top Hat Grommet is inserted into the hole. 1/2″ pipe (hosepipe) is then pushed into...

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Best is to put this valve thru the grommet, then attach a hose to the valve.
Amazon product ASIN B00J9Q2SOMA 3/4 inch drill bit will be needed, but this works too
Amazon product ASIN B000FZ2UOYAnd some 1/2 inch tubing.
Amazon product ASIN B00A8HUV5EI've ordered some of these to connect the 1/2 inch tubing to the 1/4 (od, 1/8 id) inch tubing that attaches to aquavalve.

1/2inch-1/4inch In-line filter | AutoPot Watering Systems USA

The 1/2” – 1/4″ inline filter allows easy connection to 1/2″ pipe. The filter then reduces to 1/4″ allowing easy connection to any AutoPot Watering Systems of between 1 and 6 modules. The fitting also has an internal filter that can be accessed with ease ensuring cleaning is made simple.

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[Gearhead]

Exactly what I was looking for! Thanks so much!

 

[TreyDogg]

If you go to home depot you can get a lid for your bucket that screws on. I get my water at windmill vending machine carry a little bag of fertilizer for the 5 gallon of water, and mix as its filling. Lid wont come off and prevents a major mess. I just hook it back in to the feed hose after PH turn the knob back in action.

 

[Gearhead]

Looks good! Do you put a small air hole in the lid or something to vent the container?

 

[TreyDogg]

No I just open the lid leave it resting on the bucket. If you don't open it some to vent it wont drain.

 

[Simplicio]

Exactly what I was looking for! Thanks so much!

Happy to help.
Good luck.

 

[Simplicio]

Exactly what I was looking for! Thanks so much!

I might've led you astray.
I was adapting an already made reservoir that had a drilled 1/2 hose hole.
It should be possible to use the 1/4 inch outside diameter autopot tubing with a 1/4 top hat grommet.

1/4inch Pipe (5ft length) | AutoPot Watering Systems USA

5ft of 1/4” pipe as supplied with the 1Pot, easy2grow, XL and selected other AutoPot products. The composite and design of the pipe has been chosen to complement the AutoPot products and to ensure that easy connection is achieved and that water flow is at its maximum. Please note that this...

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1/4inch In-Line Tap (x1) | AutoPot Watering Systems USA

1/4″ in-line taps are a very useful accessory. They can be inserted in-line just after the connection to the 12.4 gallon solid reservoir. This allows you to turn off the water supply if you need to undertake any maintenance. They can also be added to the end of a layout so that now and again you...

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1/4Inch Top Hat Grommet (x1) | AutoPot Watering Systems USA

The 1/4″ Top Hat Grommet provides a water tight connection using 1/4″ pipe with the 12.4 gallon solid reservoir. The 1/4″ Top Hat Grommet is positioned at the bottom of the tank, by firstly drilling a 1/2″ hole. The grommet is then inserted into the hole and a length of 1/4″ pipe is then pushed...

www.autopot-usa.com

 

[Gearhead]

I might've led you astray.
I was adapting an already made reservoir that had a drilled 1/2 hose hole.
It should be possible to use the 1/4 inch outside diameter autopot tubing with a 1/4 top hat grommet.

1/4inch Pipe (5ft length) | AutoPot Watering Systems USA

5ft of 1/4” pipe as supplied with the 1Pot, easy2grow, XL and selected other AutoPot products. The composite and design of the pipe has been chosen to complement the AutoPot products and to ensure that easy connection is achieved and that water flow is at its maximum. Please note that this...

www.autopot-usa.com

1/4inch In-Line Tap (x1) | AutoPot Watering Systems USA

1/4″ in-line taps are a very useful accessory. They can be inserted in-line just after the connection to the 12.4 gallon solid reservoir. This allows you to turn off the water supply if you need to undertake any maintenance. They can also be added to the end of a layout so that now and again you...

www.autopot-usa.com

1/4Inch Top Hat Grommet (x1) | AutoPot Watering Systems USA

The 1/4″ Top Hat Grommet provides a water tight connection using 1/4″ pipe with the 12.4 gallon solid reservoir. The 1/4″ Top Hat Grommet is positioned at the bottom of the tank, by firstly drilling a 1/2″ hole. The grommet is then inserted into the hole and a length of 1/4″ pipe is then pushed...

www.autopot-usa.com

Yep no worries. I’ve never seen an autopot reservoir in person before so I didn’t know about the grommet system they use. Once I saw your post it made sense and I was able to hop onto their website and find the different size valves, tubes and grommets they offer. Will place an order soon with some extras so I have more than one option

 

[TreyDogg]

Run the half inch tube from res to as close to autopot as you reasonably can. Use adapter to bring half inch to 1/4 inch. A quarter inch from res to pot will constantly be clogged.