AutoPot Round AirBase

The AutoPot Round AirBase is a durable pot insert designed to improve drainage and root-zone conditions in compatible AutoPot watering systems. Positioned at the bottom of the pot before adding growing media, the AirBase creates a raised platform that separates most of the substrate from the base of the container while still allowing moisture to move upward through specially designed channels.

By replacing the traditional drainage layer of clay pebbles, hydroton, or perlite, the Round AirBase makes pot preparation faster, cleaner, and more consistent. Its reusable ABS plastic construction is designed for long-term use and integrates easily with the optional AutoPot AirDome for growers who want additional root-zone aeration.

Key Features

• Designed specifically for compatible AutoPot watering systems
• Fits AutoPot 6.6 gal / 25 L round plastic pots
• Compatible with approximately 3–5 gal / 11–19 L fabric pots
• Replaces the traditional pebble or perlite drainage layer
• Helps optimize drainage at the bottom of the pot
• Raises growing media approximately 1 in / 25 mm above the base
• Features specially positioned channels that allow moisture to reach the growing medium
• Helps regulate contact between the substrate and irrigation solution
• Compatible with the AutoPot AirDome
• Made from tough, durable ABS plastic
• Reusable for multiple growing cycles
• Simple to install with no tools required

What Does the AutoPot Round AirBase Do?

In bottom-fed AutoPot systems, water and nutrient solution enter through the base of the pot.

The Round AirBase creates a physical buffer between most of the growing medium and the irrigation solution below. Instead of the entire base of the substrate sitting directly against the water supply, moisture reaches the growing medium through specially designed channels in the AirBase.

AutoPot designed this configuration to help optimize drainage while maintaining efficient capillary uptake of water and nutrients.

No Pebble Drainage Layer Required

Traditionally, growers using AutoPot systems may place a layer of clay pebbles or perlite in the bottom of the pot before adding growing media.

The Round AirBase eliminates the need for this separate drainage layer.

Simply position the AirBase inside the bottom of the compatible pot and add growing media according to AutoPot's setup recommendations.

This can help make preparation:

• Faster
• Cleaner
• More consistent
• Easier to repeat between growing cycles

The reusable design also eliminates the need to replace loose drainage material every time a pot is prepared.

Designed for 6.6 gal / 25 L AutoPot Pots

The Round AirBase is specifically designed to fit AutoPot's 6.6 gal / 25 L round plastic pots used with the 1Pot XL System.

It is also compatible with round fabric pots used in compatible AutoPot XL systems, including approximately 3–5 gal / 11–19 L fabric pots.

This makes the Round AirBase particularly useful for growers using larger AutoPot containers that require the round version rather than the AirBase Square.

Compatible with AutoPot AirDome

The AutoPot Round AirBase is designed for easy integration with the optional AirDome Kit.

The AirDome can be positioned beneath the AirBase to deliver additional air into the lower root zone when connected to a suitable air pump.

This combination allows growers to use the AirBase for drainage management while adding active root-zone aeration when desired.

Please note: the AirDome and air pump are sold separately unless otherwise specified.

Round AirBase vs. Square AirBase

AutoPot offers two primary AirBase configurations:

Round AirBase

• Designed for 6.6 gal / 25 L AutoPot round plastic pots
• Compatible with selected 3–5 gal / 11–19 L fabric pots
• Commonly used with 1Pot XL and XL fabric pot systems

Square AirBase

• Designed for AutoPot 2.2 gal / 8.5 L square pots
• Designed for AutoPot 3.9 gal / 15 L square pots
• Commonly used with 1Pot and easy2grow systems

Selecting the correct AirBase shape ensures proper fit inside the pot.

Durable and Reusable ABS Construction

The Round AirBase is manufactured from tough ABS plastic, providing the durability needed for repeated use in irrigation systems.

Unlike loose drainage material, the AirBase can be removed from the pot, cleaned, inspected, and reused for subsequent growing cycles.

This makes it a practical long-term accessory for growers who regularly use AutoPot XL systems.

Product Specifications

Easy Installation

Installing the AutoPot Round AirBase is straightforward.

Place the AirBase flat in the bottom of the compatible pot before adding growing media.

A small amount of growing medium enters the designated channels in the AirBase, allowing moisture to travel upward from the irrigation tray through capillary action.

Once positioned correctly, add the remaining growing medium and prepare the pot according to the requirements of your AutoPot system.

If an AirDome is being used, it should be installed in conjunction with the AirBase according to AutoPot's setup instructions.

Ideal for AutoPot XL Systems

The Round AirBase is particularly useful with AutoPot systems using larger round containers, including 1Pot XL configurations.

It provides a reusable alternative to loose drainage layers while maintaining the bottom-fed irrigation principle that AutoPot systems rely on.

Its combination of drainage management, reusable construction, and AirDome compatibility makes it a practical upgrade for compatible AutoPot XL setups.

Why Choose the AutoPot Round AirBase?

The AutoPot Round AirBase simplifies pot preparation while helping maintain the drainage conditions required by bottom-fed AutoPot watering systems.

Instead of measuring and adding a separate layer of clay pebbles or perlite, growers can install the reusable AirBase directly into the bottom of the pot.

Its durable ABS construction, compatibility with 6.6 gal / 25 L AutoPot pots, and optional integration with the AirDome make it a simple and effective addition to compatible AutoPot systems.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the AutoPot Round AirBase do?
It creates a raised drainage platform inside the bottom of the pot, reducing direct contact between most of the growing medium and the irrigation solution while allowing moisture to travel upward through dedicated channels.

Which AutoPot pot is the Round AirBase designed for?
It is designed for the AutoPot 6.6 gal / 25 L round plastic pot and is also compatible with selected round fabric pots.

Do I still need clay pebbles or perlite at the bottom of the pot?
No. One of the primary purposes of the AirBase is to eliminate the need for a traditional pebble or perlite drainage layer.

Can the Round AirBase be used with an AirDome?
Yes. It is specifically designed to integrate with the optional AutoPot AirDome.

Is the Round AirBase reusable?
Yes. It is manufactured from durable ABS plastic and can be cleaned and reused for multiple growing cycles.

Is the Round AirBase the same as the Square AirBase?
No. The Round AirBase is intended for larger round pots, while the Square AirBase is designed for AutoPot 8.5 L and 15 L square pots.