IWS Oxypot Spares — Replacement Parts for Deep Water Culture Systems
Best for: Oxypot owners keeping their DWC systems running, or growers building custom setups with compatible components
Our thoughts
Oxypot systems are solid pieces of kit, but like any hydroponic system they need maintenance. Airstones wear out, tubing degrades, and the odd gasket needs replacing. Having the right spares on hand means you're not waiting around when something goes. One of those things you don't think about until you need it.
IWS Oxypot Spares are replacement components for the IWS Oxypot range and compatible DWC systems. Whether you're fixing a worn airstone, replacing mesh pots, or swapping out tubing and check valves, these spares keep your system running without interruption. The Oxypot itself is designed to be reusable across multiple growing cycles, which means decent spare parts availability is essential for longevity.
How it compares
Oxypot spares sit in a different category to buying a whole new system. You're looking at genuine IWS components at the point of need.
- Genuine OEM parts designed to fit Oxypot and compatible RDWC systems
- Far cheaper than replacing the whole unit when one component fails
- Range covers everything from consumables (airstones) to structural parts (lids, mesh pots, check valves)
- Compatible with single, XL, and 4-pot configurations depending on the spare
This is basic system maintenance — the cost of keeping a working setup working.
Usage guidance
Oxypot spares break down into a few practical categories:
Consumables and wear items
Airstones clog and lose efficiency over time — IWS recommend replacement between growing cycles. Air line tubing degrades from nutrient solution exposure. These should be in your spares drawer as a matter of habit.
Structural components
Lids, blanking caps, tanks, and inspection hatches take the daily wear of access and cleaning. If you're maintaining your system properly (weekly solution changes with a pump and tubing), you'll eventually need these replaced.
Growing components
140mm mesh pots (net baskets) hold your plant material and sit in the water. They're reusable but need proper cleaning between cycles. Having spares means you can clean one set while running another.
Connection and valve parts
Check valves, swivel elbows, water level tubes, and tubing connectors are where leaks often start. Documented issue: bottom check valve tubing can fail and cause leaks. Having the right gaskets and replacement tubing on hand stops a small problem becoming a system failure.
System maintenance protocol
Clean the entire Oxypot between cycles using an Oxy-plus solution. Replace the airstone. Check all tubing and connections. This is where spares save you time and money — you can swap rather than repair.
Technical specifications
- Spare type: Multiple components available from dropdown selection
- Common examples include: 140mm mesh pots, lids, blanking caps, tanks, airstones, air line tubing, check valves, swivel elbows, water level observation tubes
- Compatibility: IWS Oxypot single, XL (2-pot), and 4-pot systems; compatible with some RDWC setups
- Oxypot system capacity: 19 litres per pot
- Recommended maintenance: Weekly nutrient solution changes, airstone replacement between cycles, thorough clean with Oxy-plus solution
Who this is for
- Existing Oxypot owners doing routine maintenance between growing cycles
- Growers needing to replace worn or failed components (airstones, tubing, gaskets)
- Anyone building a custom DWC setup using Oxypot-compatible parts
- System owners wanting to fix leaks or connection issues without replacing the whole unit
- Growers scaling from single-pot to multi-pot configurations
Our take
The Oxypot is a simple, proven DWC system. Like any reusable kit, it needs parts replacing over time. Having spares in stock means you're not scrambling when an airstone clogs or a gasket starts weeping.
If you're running an Oxypot, worth having at least an airstone and spare tubing in the drawer. System maintenance is the difference between a tool that lasts and one that becomes a headache. Good time to pick up what you need while stock is available.
