{"product_id":"autopot-aquabox-spyder","title":"AutoPot AQUAbox Spyder – Raised Bed Irrigation System","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePower-free watering for raised beds and allotment plots\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAutoPot AQUAbox Spyder\u003c\/strong\u003e waters a raised bed or plot from below, automatically, for days or weeks at a time. The box is buried in the bed and its \u003cstrong\u003ecapillary matting\u003c\/strong\u003e runs out like spider legs under the soil; inside sits an \u003cstrong\u003eAQUAvalve5\u003c\/strong\u003e, which meters water out to the matting only as the soil dries, so roots draw up moisture where they need it with nothing lost to run-off or evaporation. It needs no electricity, pumps, timers or mains water – just a gravity feed from a water butt or reservoir – which makes it ideal for weekends away, holidays and allotments without a tap. One Spyder irrigates an area of about \u003cstrong\u003e1m x 1m\u003c\/strong\u003e, and liquid feed can be added to the reservoir too. Endorsed by the \u003cstrong\u003eRoyal Horticultural Society\u003c\/strong\u003e and made in the UK from recycled plastics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAQUAbox Spyder body\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003eAQUAvalve5\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6m of AQUAbox Spyder capillary matting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2m of 9mm pipe\u003c\/strong\u003e, 16mm-9mm click-fit adapter and filter, 9mm golf filter, 9mm in-line tap, 9mm tee and 2 x 9mm top hat grommets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCircular spirit level\u003c\/strong\u003e and full instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWaters below the surface\u003c\/strong\u003e: buried matting keeps moisture at the roots, with no wet foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant-controlled\u003c\/strong\u003e: the AQUAvalve5 only lets water in as the bed dries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo power, pumps or mains water\u003c\/strong\u003e: gravity-fed from any water butt or tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZero waste\u003c\/strong\u003e: no run-off and little evaporation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeds as well as waters\u003c\/strong\u003e: add liquid feed to the reservoir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDig the box in\u003c\/strong\u003e near the centre of the bed and use the spirit level to set it level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLay the capillary matting\u003c\/strong\u003e out from the box in strips under the soil surface, then backfill.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnect a reservoir\u003c\/strong\u003e with its outlet at least \u003cstrong\u003e15 cm above\u003c\/strong\u003e the box, using the click-fit filter, pipe and tap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen the tap\u003c\/strong\u003e and keep the reservoir topped up – the valve does the rest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to about 1m x 1m per AQUAbox Spyder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 x 205 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eValve:\u003c\/strong\u003e AQUAvalve5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatting:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6m of capillary matting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePipework:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2m of 9mm pipe with click-fit filter, tap and fittings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReservoir:\u003c\/strong\u003e not included - connect a water butt or tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) endorsed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e none required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes it come with a water butt?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eNo - you need a reservoir such as a water butt or FlexiTank, with its outlet at least 15 cm above the AQUAbox. The click-fit filter, pipe and tap to connect it are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow big an area does one Spyder water?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eAbout 1m x 1m. For a longer bed, use more than one AQUAbox fed from the same reservoir with extra 9mm pipe and tees.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes it need any looking after?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eVery little. Turn it off at the in-line tap during long spells of rain, clean the AQUAvalve5 in warm soapy water at the end of the season, and AutoPot recommend fresh capillary matting every year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWorks Well With\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-related\" style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin:12px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/flexitank-collapsible-water-butts-1\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;background:#fff;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/FlexiTank-Collapsible-Water-Butt-100L-medium_landscape.jpg?v=1749592852\u0026amp;width=160\" alt=\"FlexiTank Collapsible Water Butts\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:64px;height:64px;object-fit:contain;flex:none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"display:block;\"\u003eFlexiTank Collapsible Water Butts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#008d37;\"\u003eReservoir to feed the bed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"AutoPot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53930849730826,"sku":"HYD-AUTO-015-01","price":30.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/autopot-aquabox-spyder-default-title-1.jpg?v=1792275595","url":"https:\/\/hydrocropshop.co.uk\/products\/autopot-aquabox-spyder","provider":"Hydro Crop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}