IWS 48 Pot Flood & Drain System UK | Hydroponic Grow System with Tank & Timer

💧 Flood & Drain System Guide & Product Information

🌱 Ideal for Large Grow Rooms

The IWS 48 Pot Flood & Drain System is built for growers who want to run larger plant numbers with consistency and control. Designed around a central reservoir and automated feeding cycles, this system ensures all plants receive equal nutrients at the same time, helping to maximise growth and yields. If you’re new to hydroponic systems, read our introduction to hydroponics.

• ✔ Ideal for large indoor growing setups
• ✔ Feeds all plants evenly for consistent growth
• ✔ Reduces manual watering and labour

⚙️ How Flood & Drain Works

Flood and drain systems deliver nutrients by filling each pot with solution and then draining it away. This process pushes stale air out of the root zone and replaces it with fresh oxygen, which improves plant health and growth rates.

• ✔ Flood cycle delivers nutrients directly to roots
• ✔ Drain cycle improves oxygen levels in the root zone
• ✔ Helps prevent root disease and stagnation

🛠 System Design & Features

This 48 pot system is supplied as a complete kit, making it easy to set up and run. The system uses a pump to move nutrient solution from the tank to each pot, controlled by a timer for precise feeding schedules.

• ✔ Central 350L tank with pump included
• ✔ Brain pot with timer control unit
• ✔ 48 inner and outer pots with stands
• ✔ 60 metres of 16mm pipe and full fittings set

📏 System Size & Layout

The system is modular, allowing you to configure the layout to suit your grow space. Pots can be positioned individually or in groups, making it flexible for different room sizes and designs.

• ✔ 48 plant sites for large-scale growing
• ✔ Flexible layout for custom grow rooms
• ✔ Expandable system design

🎥 Watch the IWS System in Action

These videos show how IWS flood and drain systems work and how they are set up in real grow environments.

🔧 How to Use

• ✔ Fill pots with clay pebbles or coco-based media
• ✔ Connect system to tank and control unit
• ✔ Set feeding schedule using timer
• ✔ Monitor nutrient levels and pH regularly

For best results, use with nutrients and growing media such as clay pebbles.

🔗 Related Products & Setup Links

• ✔ Browse IWS systems and spares
• ✔ Use compatible water pumps
• ✔ Pair with tanks and reservoirs
• ✔ Use pipe fittings for expansion

🌿 Compatibility & Grow Setups

This system is ideal for larger environments and can be configured to suit a range of grow room layouts.

• ✔ Ideal for large indoor grow rooms
• ✔ Suitable for commercial growing setups
• ✔ Works with hydroponic and mixed media systems

❓ FAQ

What is included in the system?
It includes a 350L tank, pump, timer unit, 48 pots, pipework, and all required fittings.

What growing media should I use?
Clay pebbles are ideal, but coco or mixed media can also be used.

Is the system automated?
Yes, feeding cycles are controlled by a timer for consistent operation.

Is this suitable for beginners?
It is better suited to intermediate or experienced growers due to its size and setup.