EasyFeed System – 16 Litre Gravity-Fed Automatic Watering Kit for Soil & Coco
Best for: Growers scaling from hand-watering who want programmable automation without electricity, pumps, or losing control of their feeding schedule
Our thoughts
This is what happens when someone actually thinks about what growers need. It's a gravity-fed system that doesn't leave you at the mercy of float valves, a timer-controlled bottom feeder that runs on batteries, and fabric pots built for root pruning. Sits in that sweet spot between passive systems and expensive active flood & drain setups. One we recommend a lot for growers ready to stop hand-watering multiple pots.
EasyFeed System is a modular, gravity-fed automatic watering kit designed for soil and coco growers who want hands-off feeding without sacrificing control. Unlike passive gravity systems that rely entirely on float valves, EasyFeed uses a battery-powered timer to put your feeding schedule back in your hands — you choose when to water, how long, and how often. No electricity, no pumps, no complexity. Just gravity, fabric pots with root-pruning design, sturdy trays, and a system that actually scales with you.
How it compares
EasyFeed fills a real gap in the market between simple passive systems and pump-based flood & drain.
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vs AutoPot / GoGro: Same gravity-fed simplicity, but you control the feeding schedule instead of letting float valves decide. Prevents constantly-wet substrate and disease risk.
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vs IWS Flood & Drain: No electricity, no pump noise, no power bills. Same root benefit from scheduled feeding, fraction of the cost and complexity.
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vs hand-watering: Automates multiple pots on your terms. Goes away for a week? Set it and forget it.
The real win is the 16mm pipework — thick enough to handle nutrient solution without clogging, unlike thinner systems that choke on anything but pure water.
Usage guidance
EasyFeed is flexible enough to work across different growing styles:
Setting your feeding schedule
Use the battery timer to choose frequency (hourly through to weekly) and duration (1 minute to 2 hours). Dry periods between feeds are important — they let the rootzone re-oxygenate and prevent pythium. This is why grower control matters more than convenience.
Growing media compatibility
Works with soil, coco, or mixes — a quality 60/40 blend (60% clay pebbles, 40% coco) is recommended for best results. Put a layer of clay pebbles at the bottom of each pot to prevent waterlogging. The bottom-feed method encourages roots to grow downward, building a dense, healthy root mass.
Managing different plant sizes
Adjust individual float valves in each tray to control the water level. Means you can feed plants of different heights on the same system without issues.
Maintenance
Clean the filter once a week. Keep spare AAA batteries on standby — a decent set runs roughly 9 weeks. Low battery warning light tells you when it's time to swap.
Expandability
Pipe is left uncut so you can configure it however you need. Add more pots easily as you scale. The 10L and 16L systems share the same base tray, so you can mix sizes or upgrade later without changing infrastructure.
Technical specifications
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Pot size: 16 litres
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Pipework: 13mm internal / 16mm external green flexi pipe — compatible with nutrient solutions
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Plant centres: Fits 15" to 24" (38cm to 61cm) spacing
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Tray material: Tough moulded plastic, crack and leak resistant
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Float valve control: Adjustable per pot — set individual water levels
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Timer: Battery-powered (2 x AAA), programmable frequency and duration
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Feeding options: Hourly, daily, every 2-3 days, weekly — feed for 1 minute to 2 hours per cycle
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Included: Fabric pots, trays with lids, float valves, filter, water timer, 13mm flexi pipe, spanner, instructions
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Growing method: Bottom-feed gravity system (no electricity, no pump required)
Who this is for
- Hobby growers with 4–24 plants who've outgrown hand-watering
- Growers wanting professional automation without the cost of active systems
- Anyone prioritising reliability and simplicity over high-tech monitoring
- Commercial cultivators needing scalable, low-maintenance infrastructure
- Locations without reliable electricity access
- Soil and coco growers who want control over dry-back periods
Particularly suited to anyone who's been using passive float-valve systems and wants to add schedule control back into the equation.
Our take
This is genuinely clever design. It's a gravity-fed system that doesn't trap you into passive feeding, uses pipe thick enough to actually handle nutrients, and costs significantly less than a pump-based setup. The root-pruning fabric pots and modular design mean you're not locked into a fixed footprint — grow how you want, when you want.
If you're ready to move beyond hand-watering multiple pots but don't fancy the electricity bill and complexity of flood & drain, this is worth picking up. Does exactly what it should, day in, day out, and scales with you as you grow.
