{"product_id":"autopot-pipe","title":"AutoPot Pipe – Hose Roll for AutoPot Watering Systems","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGenuine AutoPot pipe for building, extending or repairing a system\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAutoPot Pipe\u003c\/strong\u003e is the hose AutoPot supply with their gravity-fed watering systems, sold by the roll so you can extend a layout, re-pipe a system between grows or replace pipe that has become kinked or stained. Pick the size your system uses. \u003cstrong\u003e9mm pipe\u003c\/strong\u003e runs to every AQUAvalve5 on systems sold since August 2020; it is co-extruded for durability, resists light and is marked every metre for easy cutting. \u003cstrong\u003e16mm pipe\u003c\/strong\u003e is the larger supply main AutoPot use from the reservoir on bigger systems – 1Pot and easy2grow systems of eight pots or more, and XL, XL FlexiPot and XXL systems of six or more – with 16-9mm reducers feeding each module. \u003cstrong\u003e6mm pipe\u003c\/strong\u003e is the black hose for older AutoPot systems with the original AQUAvalve and 6mm fittings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for AutoPot fittings\u003c\/strong\u003e: AutoPot only recommend their own pipe and fittings in their systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCo-extruded 9mm and 16mm\u003c\/strong\u003e: tough, flexible and light-resistant to keep algae out of the lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetre markings\u003c\/strong\u003e on the 9mm and 16mm rolls for accurate, quick cutting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBulk rolls\u003c\/strong\u003e to cover a whole layout or several rebuilds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatch the pipe to the fittings\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9mm pipe with 9mm and 16-9mm fittings (AQUAvalve5), 6mm with 6mm and 16-6mm fittings, 16mm with 16mm fittings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut square\u003c\/strong\u003e with sharp cutters, and dip the pipe end in hot water for a few seconds before pushing it on – it softens and slides on easily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo take a system apart\u003c\/strong\u003e, dip the joint in hot water and pull the pipe straight off the nozzle rather than twisting it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep the lines clean\u003c\/strong\u003e by opening the end-of-line taps into a bucket for 30–60 seconds once a week.\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\u003e9mm pipe:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 mm outside diameter, co-extruded (blue outer, black inner), metre-marked, 30 m roll - for AQUAvalve5 systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e16mm pipe:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 mm outside diameter, co-extruded blue, metre-marked, 30 m roll - supply main on larger systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6mm pipe:\u003c\/strong\u003e black 6mm hose, 50 m roll - for pre-August 2020 AutoPot systems with the original AQUAvalve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e AutoPot\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;\"\u003eWhich pipe does my AutoPot system use?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eEverything AutoPot have sold since August 2020 uses the AQUAvalve5 with 9mm pipe, plus 16mm supply pipe on larger systems. If your valves are the older original AQUAvalve with thin black pipe, you need the 6mm roll.\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;\"\u003eCan I mix 6mm and 9mm pipe?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eYes, with the right adaptor - AutoPot make a 9mm-6mm reducing straight connector, and 16-6mm and 16-9mm fittings for joining either size to a 16mm main.\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;\"\u003eWhen do I need 16mm pipe as well as 9mm?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eAutoPot run a 16mm main from the reservoir on 1Pot XL, XL FlexiPot and XXL systems of six pots or more, and on 1Pot and easy2grow systems of eight pots or more, with 16-9mm reducer fittings feeding 9mm pipe to each module. Smaller systems run on 9mm alone.\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\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/autopot-1pot-accessory-pack-9mm\" 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\/autopot-1pot-accessory-pack-9mm-1pot-15l-1.jpg?v=1792275580\u0026amp;width=160\" alt=\"AutoPot 1Pot Accessory Pack 9mm\" 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;\"\u003eAutoPot 1Pot Accessory Pack 9mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#008d37;\"\u003eAQUAvalve5 and 9mm fittings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/autopot-system\" 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\/autopot-system.jpg?v=1787260281\u0026amp;width=160\" alt=\"AutoPot System\" 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;\"\u003eAutoPot System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#008d37;\"\u003eComplete AutoPot systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"AutoPot","offers":[{"title":"6mm x 50m Roll","offer_id":53930849927434,"sku":"HYD-AUTO-017-01","price":34.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"9mm x 30m Roll","offer_id":53930849960202,"sku":"HYD-AUTO-010-01","price":34.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"16mm x 30m Roll","offer_id":53930849992970,"sku":"HYD-AUTO-017-02","price":47.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/autopot-pipe-1.jpg?v=1792275601","url":"https:\/\/hydrocropshop.co.uk\/products\/autopot-pipe","provider":"Hydro Crop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}