Bluelab Peripod M3 - Automated Three-Pump Dosing Pod
Best for: growers already running a Bluelab Pro Controller Connect who want to automate dosing of up to three liquids into their reservoir.
Our thoughts
This is proper automation kit, and the price reflects that - it's not a standalone gadget, it's the dosing muscle that plugs into Bluelab's Pro Controller Connect system. If you're already committed to that setup and tired of manually topping up pH down or nutrient by hand, this is what takes that job off your plate entirely.
The Bluelab Peripod M3 is a peristaltic pump pod housing three individual dosing pumps in one unit. Used alongside the Bluelab Pro Controller Connect, it automatically doses nutrient and pH adjuster into your reservoir to correct EC and pH based on the readings the controller takes, and lets you monitor and adjust everything remotely from a smartphone, tablet or PC. It's designed for growers who want hands-off reservoir management rather than a manual top-up routine.
How it compares
It's a dosing accessory for Bluelab's own automated controller ecosystem, not a standalone product, so the comparison is against other ways of dosing a reservoir.
- Versus manual dosing with a jug and a pH pen, the Peripod M3 removes the daily labour and the risk of human error in getting the dose right.
- Versus single-pump dosing pods, the M3's three pumps let you automate a full two-part nutrient plus pH adjuster in one setup, rather than dosing only one liquid.
- Versus other fertigation dosing pumps on the market, Bluelab's advantage is tight integration with its own EC/pH monitoring hardware, so dosing decisions are based on the same sensor data you'd trust for manual testing.
It's a significant investment, but for growers running multiple reservoirs or simply wanting to remove manual dosing from their routine, it does a job that would otherwise take real time every day.
Usage guidance
This isn't a plug-and-play standalone device - it needs to be paired with a compatible Bluelab controller to function.
Setup
Connect the Peripod M3 to your Bluelab Pro Controller Connect and set your target pH and EC ranges through the controller or its app.
Filling and priming
Fill each of the three pump lines with your chosen nutrient parts or pH adjuster and prime the lines before leaving the system to run automatically.
Remote monitoring
Use the companion app on your phone, tablet or PC to check dosing history and adjust targets without needing to be physically at the reservoir.
Maintenance
Check pump tubing periodically for wear, as peristaltic tubing is a consumable part on any dosing pump and will need replacing over time.
Technical specifications
- Number of pumps: 3, in one pod
- Pump type: peristaltic
- Requires: Bluelab Pro Controller Connect (sold separately) to function
- Control: remote via smartphone, tablet or PC app
- Function: automated dosing of nutrient and/or pH adjuster based on controller readings
- Typical use: hydroponic reservoirs requiring hands-off pH/EC correction
Who this is for
- Growers already running a Bluelab Pro Controller Connect who want automated dosing
- Anyone managing multiple reservoirs where manual dosing eats up real time each day
- Home and semi-commercial growers wanting remote control and monitoring of feeding
- Not a fit for growers without the compatible Bluelab controller already in place
Best suited to growers serious enough about consistency to invest in full automation, not a casual first purchase.
Our take
The Peripod M3 is a serious piece of kit for a serious grower - it only makes sense as part of a wider Bluelab Pro Controller Connect setup, but within that system it removes one of the most repetitive daily jobs in growing entirely.
Check you've got the compatible controller before buying - if you have, this is what turns manual dosing into a job you never have to think about again. Particularly well suited to home growers running multiple reservoirs.
