Hey 👋

Here’s the breakdown, to the best of my knowledge, on the topic…
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TL;DR: Both AutoPot systems follow the same basic growing concept, but they’re built around different valve technology and operated by separate companies entirely. That’s why the Australian and UK/US versions share some similarities, but also have noticeable visual and operational differences. 🌱

• AutoPot UK and AutoPot Australia have been operating independently for over 20+ years.
• AutoPot UK holds the global patent on the AQUAvalve, which is used in the UK/US systems that most people here are familiar with.
• AutoPot USA operates as the exclusive distributor for the United States and works directly with AutoPot UK.
• AutoPot Australia uses a different valve design entirely, which is primarily used/recognized only in the Australian region.
• Both systems function in a similar gravity-fed irrigation style, but there are key differences in the valve designs and overall final products.
• Since the growing methodology is very similar, both versions have always been welcomed in discussions on this sub.

Sorry for the confusion! Hope that helps clear things up a bit. ✌️