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AutoFill Automatic Container Irrigation

Get controlled drainage and water-smart efficiency with minimal maintenance costs. AutoFill container irrigation units are designed to be used with a low-pressure irrigation line in any pot or planter.

Overview

AutoFill automatic container irrigation delivers the convenience of automatic irrigation, but with the advantages of sub-irrigation. Each reservoir is controlled by its own patented float valve, which adjusts the water level to allow aeration in the soil, prevents irrigation overflow and evaporation. The reservoir is connected to a low-pressure water line or gravity-fed reservoir, and needs no timers, valves, or electricity.

  • Each pot or planter has its own valve, and adjusts the moisture levels independently of other pots on the same line.
  • No central timer or valve system required-may be used with gravity or pump-driven systems. Requires no wires or electricity.
  • Ultimate water efficiency-little evaporation loss, no irrigation water overflow, drainage control
  • Healthier plants through consistent, horticulturally sound watering practices.
  • Easy design, installation, & system maintenance

 

See a detailed animation of the AutoFill system

 

How It Works

See a detailed animation of the AutoFill system

The AutoFill Valve -
AutoFill ReservoirAwarded the Australian Design Awards "Design Mark for Engineering Design", the AutoFill valve maintains the correct water level in the reservoir through a unique, patented float system.

AutoFill ValveUnlike most float valves, which keep water at a consistent level, the AutoFill valve opens when water reaches a low point (shown dark blue), and stops when it reaches a maximum point (shown light blue). This allows for proper dry-down of the soil, and optimal plant health.

 

 

Reservoir FillingAutoFill WateringDrydownRestart

The Autofill valve opens, filling the reservoir. As reservoir fills, water begins to wick up into soil. AutoFill valve closes when reservoir is full. Plants draw water from soil, which begins depleting reservoir. As level of water in reservoir drops, soil begins to dry and aeration is allowed through the larger fill ports. AutoFill valve reopens once level of reservoir drops to refill level.
Specifications
Model Part ShapeReservoir SizeTo Fit PotTo Fit Shape
AF-900 Round9"dia x 2.5"h9" to 20"Round or square
AF-1800 Round18”dia x 2.5”h20” to 30”Round or square
AF-2700 Hexagonal27”dia x 2.5”h30” to 40”Round or square
AF-3900 Octagonal39”dia x 2.5”h40” to 50”Round or square
AF-4500 Octagonal45”dia x 2.5”h50” to 60”Round or square
AF-1809 Rectangle18”l x 9”w x 2.5”h18”-31”l x 10”-15”wRectangle
AF-3009 Rectangle30”l x 9”w x 2.5”h31”-43”l x 10”-15”wRectangle
AF-4209 Rectangle42”l x 9”w x 2.5”h43”-55”l x 10”-15”wRectangle
AF-5409 Rectangle54”l x 9”w x 2.5”h55”-67”l x 10”-15”wRectangle
AF-6609 Rectangle66”l x 9”w x 2.5”h67”-84”l x 10”-15”wRectangle
AF-1813 Rectangle18”l x 13”w x 2.5”h18”-31”l x 15”-22”wRectangle
AF-3013 Rectangle30”l x 13”w x 2.5”h31”-43”l x 15”-22”wRectangle
AF-4213 Rectangle42”l x 13”w x 2.5”h43”-55”l x 15”-22”wRectangle
AF-5413 Rectangle54”l x 13”w x 2.5”h55”-67”l x 15”-22”wRectangle
AF-6613 Rectangle66”l x 13”w x 2.5”h67”-84”l x 15”-22”wRectangle
AF-3020 Rectangle30”l x 20”w x 2.5”h31”-43”l x 22”-36”wRectangle
AF-4220 Rectangle42”l x 20”w x 2.5”h43”-55”l x 22”-36”wRectangle
AF-5420 Rectangle54”l x 20”w x 2.5”h55”-67”l x 22”-36”wRectangle
AF-6620 Rectangle66”l x 20”w x 2.5”h67”-84”l x 22”-36”wRectangle
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