Backyard Aquaponics
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Hi,

I'm planning a micro system, featuring a small aquarium integrating a biofilter as a FT, connected in somewhat CHIFT PIST mode to a GB thanks to some AutoPot's 'AQUAvalve' thingie.

Anybody using such a valve?

Thank you!

Looks like a float valve. What are you going to do with it?

Yeah someone was.... but I've forgotten who...

Eventually he stopped using them though...

Do “Autopot” search, there are heaps of posts on this forum.
Can work as “Add On” to AP, but will need inline filters.
Did try it but its to much bother.
It’s inventor, Jim Fah does have shop nearby.
http://www.autopot.com.au/

Who else was it that used them Steve.... Jim??

Saw it at geek_gardener’s place, but a separate hydro system, in a greenhouse.
He was regular at Jim Fah’s shop.

Jim Fah had his own take on AP, circulating FT water through a transparent pipe “algae” filter
with a separate water feed to the autopots.
You need a different type grow media to soak up the water from the bottom of the pots.
It does/did work but he pulled it down. Still keeps the fish.

Bringing up and old thread anybody want to have a play

I have quite a few autopot smart valves [series I]
list price $27
As many as you want $4.00 ea

Pictures FnF?

I can't remember what they look like. Is there any docu on them still since they are the old series?

sorry don't know

I'd be interested in a couple.

I'm thinking of coming to town tomorrow or wednesday would it suit you for me to swing by?

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Hi F&F,
do you have any of the autopot smart valves left?

Oh that is funny. LOL

Yes one or two how many do you need

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