The man behind the innovation

Peter Wakeling the founder of Wetpot® Industries, is the driving force behind Wetpots. Peter has spent the last 10 years developing Wetpots to the finished state they are today. As a ceramist and a passionate water conservationist, Peter has spent years fine tuning Wetpots, through trials and gardener feedback, to make Wetpots a state of the art watering system.

Peter is a world leader and pioneer in subsurface, porous pot, gravity fed under pressure watering systems. He has developed subsurface porous pots into the sealed gravity fed under pressure watering system that it is today.

The Wetpot® Watering System provides for greater watering efficiency with no surface evaporation or runoff, fertilising straight to the root system, no reliance on power and less weed competition.

The Wetpot® technology is very clever, leading edge and unique as it effectively controls water flow through the use of ceramics. Not just any ceramic pot can produce the same sustainable water conservation capablilities that Wetpots achieves.

Rural Applications tested

The University of Pretoria etd National Irrigation Research Station (NIRS) Mazabuka District research with a type of wetpot system achieved the following results:

*Optimised crop yields per unit of water. Statistically significant yield increases for: cauliflower +38%, maize +58%, rape +26%.

*Plant height increases of 87.5% and 90% for apple and citrus compared to 19.5% and 18.5% for can irrigation.

*Inground Wetpots are ideal for plantings in remoter areas where regular watering is difficult.

*Better tree seedling establishment and significantly less mortality were observed.

*Reduced frequency of irrigation and total amount of water applied.

Frequently asked questions

Will Wetpots break from garden roots?
No. Wetpots have been tested in situations where they are entangled in very strong tree roots and to date no Wetpot® has ever broken from the pressure of roots.

Will there be less weeds?
In your garden, weeds are suppressed as they are not provided with water in order to germinate on the soil's surface, thus reducing transpiration losses of irrigation water through weeds, as the surface soil layer remains dry (except after rain), while the soil below the surface remains moist at all times.

Delivering fertiliser directly to the root system of the plants means that weeds that would normally flourish on the soil surface are not able to access the nutrients available directly to the plant.

Why are Wetpots a Closed System?
The Wetpot® watering system is a closed system. Water can only seep out of the ceramic pots. There is no way for ants or dirt to get into the system to clog it, as can happen with other forms of irrigation.

Are Wetpots easy to install?
Yes! They are very easy to install. You don't need to be a handy person or have any experience in gardening or irrigation systems in order to install them. Anybody can install them quickly and easily by following our simple instructions with pictures to demonstrate each step. It is a lot of fun setting up your Wetpot® watering system. You will be proud of having installed one of the most efficient and revolutionary watering systems ever designed.

Do I need an irrigation licence to install Wetpots?
Providing your setup your Wetpot® watering system as a stand alone system. That is you don't connect it to the mains water supply then you don't require an irrigation licence to install them.

Can you post Wetpots to me?
Yes! We can post your Wetpot® starter kit or additional Wetpots to you. Please see our order page for details or contact us if you would like us to provide you with a quote delivery.

Can I expand my system in the future with more Wetpots?
Yes! If you buy a starter kit and find that you would like to install more Wetpots in your garden or in pots around your balcony for example, then you can order more Wetpots and simply add them to your existing system.

Do you provide help and after sales support ?
Yes! Although its unlikely that you will need our help as Wetpot® watering systems are very easy for anyone to install, we are more than happy to provide you with help via email or over the phone. We enjoy helping people setup their garden to be water efficient and to provide them with healthy fruit and vegetables or beautiful lush ornamental plants. In the near future we will have a forum where you can share your experiences with Wetpots as well as ask others members for help if you need it.

Do you accept credit card?
Yes. Go to ORDER NOW for payment options. We also accept money orders and direct deposits into our bank account.

Money Back Guarantee
We will happily refund your money minus postage and handling costs to return your system to us if you are not satisfied with your Wetpot watering system, provided you have treated it with care and followed our simple installation instructions correctly.

If you have any questions about Wetpot® watering systems please email us. Go to Contact us menu.

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