This system sets aside the bottom 50mm (2”) of the
planter as a eservoir using poly core base (or leca)
with capillary wick through to the base of the planter.
A combimeter is also placed through this base to the
bottom of the planter. This whole area is then
covered with capillary matting. The compost is placed
on top of the matting and only the gauge of the
combimeter is visible at the top. Watering is done
through the filler tube. This avoids wet/dry cycles and
allows air to circulate under the compost.
Aquamat Capillary Matting
For use on benching holds minimum 3.5ltrs of water per square metre. Also used
for self watering systems and hanging basket liners. Black one side.
60cm x 50mtr
£56.76 per roll
100cm x 50mtr
£90.15 per roll
Per square metre (1mtr wide)
£2.08 per mtr
400mm capillary matting circles
40cm diameter circles of Aquamat capillary matting
£5.90 pack (10)
Combimeters
Combined water meter & filler tube
COMB30 to suit any 300mm (12") tall planter
£3.52
£158.50 (50)
COMB40 to suit any 400mm (16") tall planter
£4.00
£180.00 (50)
COMB50 to suit any 500mm (20") tall planter
£4.18
£187.50 (50)
A well established method of soil irrigation using a PVC tank at the bottom of the planter
(or within the compost for taller planters). Watering takes place through the flexible
filler/breather hose, and transfers to the compost via the geotextile wick.
Following recent product development the original system has been improved by the addition
of a fixed free flow filler cap (that can be “badged” with your details.) Non-return lugs
stop the filler tube from being pulled up or down and an internal water gauge that can be
viewed through the cap.
Solo Cells (hosecaps and hose now included)
2ltr solo (220mm dia x 60mm)
£5.25 each
3ltr solo (220mm dia x 90mm)
£6.85 each
4ltr solo (220mm dia x 110mm)
£7.30 each
6ltr solo (343mm dia x 80mm)
£9.20 each
10ltr solo (343mm dia x 125mm)
£12.80 each
Tanker Modular for window boxes and shallow planters
TMS1 0.75ltr 125x120x55mm
£5.95
TMS5 3ltr 500x120x55mm
£10.35
TMS6 3.6ltr 600x120x55mm
£11.55
TMS8 4.8ltr 800x120x55mm
£13.55
Extra Flexible filler/breather hose
£2.65 per mtr
Extra Filler Caps
£3.15 each
A Tanker system is available for any size of planters (interior and exterior)
including network systems for large areas. Please enquire for details.