Simple, reliable flood and drain automation for consistent feeding. The IWS Flood & Drain Standard Remote is a recirculating irrigation system designed to take the workload out of feeding while keeping every plant on the same schedule. It floods each pot evenly, then drains back to the reservoir, helping deliver consistent saturation and regular oxygen exchange through the root zone without the daily hand-watering routine.
This is a solid choice for growers who want the benefits of flood and drain with an easy-to-run setup. With the remote timer positioned outside the grow space, you can adjust feed cycles quickly and cleanly, keeping your environment stable and your workflow simple.
Key features
- Automated flood and drain cycles for uniform irrigation across all pot sites.
- Remote timer control so scheduling is easy without entering the grow space.
- Recirculating design that returns solution back to the reservoir for efficient feeding.
- Even flood height to keep each pot feeding consistently.
- Root zone oxygenation as the system drains, fresh air is pulled through the medium.
How it works
- Flood: Nutrient solution is pumped from the reservoir to saturate each pot site.
- Feed: Plants take up water and nutrients during the flood window.
- Drain: Solution returns to the reservoir and air is drawn through the medium to refresh oxygen around the roots.
- Repeat: Timed cycles keep the whole grow consistent day after day.
Why growers choose the Standard Remote
- More consistent results than hand-watering, especially across multiple plants.
- Less labour once set up, with fewer missed feeds and fewer inconsistencies.
- Cleaner, simpler workflow with easy access to the controller and timer.
- Scales nicely for tents and rooms running multiple pots.
What’s typically included
- Controller unit
- Outer pots with inner pots (style depends on the kit variant)
- Fittings and pipework
- Flood pump
- Remote timer
- Pot stands
- Reservoir (size varies by kit configuration)
Media compatibility
Flood and drain systems work best with free-draining media such as clay pebbles, or with coco and mixed media when the correct inner pot style is used. Keep flow paths clear and the reservoir clean to maintain reliable filling and drainage.
Best for
- Growers wanting reliable automation and consistent feeding across multiple pots
- Setups where you want timer control outside the grow space
- Anyone moving from hand-watering to a repeatable flood and drain routine
Tip: Start with conservative flood frequency, then adjust based on plant size, medium, and room conditions. Consistent cycles beat aggressive feeding when you are dialing in a new system.