ALIEN Hydroponics V-SYSTEM 12 Pot 2 Row Hydroponic Kit
$4,552.51
The ALIEN V-SYSTEM 12 Pot 2 Row Kit features four versatile layout options for header and pump placement, allowing you to customize the setup to your grow space. Choose to position the components outside your grow tent or keep everything compact for a tighter footprint. With user-friendly assembly and advanced functionality, this kit delivers a premium recirculating deep water culture system designed to grow 12 plants with precision and ease.
THE ULTIMATE RECIRCULATING DEEP WATER CULTURE SYSTEM
Step into the next generation of hydroponics with the cutting-edge V-SYSTEM™. Engineered to grow massive plants with game-changing innovation, this powerful RDWC system delivers unmatched oxygenation and yield potential—developed over years of research to create the healthiest root zones possible.
Breaking industry norms, the V-SYSTEM™ eliminates the need for air pumps by using advanced Venturi valve technology to oxygenate the nutrient solution—no more clogged airstones, just simple and effective performance.
Its precision-engineered design creates a whirlpool vortex inside each pot, circulating and oxygenating the full volume of nutrient solution—not just around a single airstone. Your plant roots receive optimal oxygen and nutrients, no matter where they grow in the pot.
With ultra-wide 5" customizable return-flow tubing, root blockages are minimized, while the Vortex pump ensures a powerful, even flow—directly injecting each pot with fresh nutrients from the header. Whether you're running 4 pots or 20, every plant receives identical feeding, promoting uniform growth. Plus, direct injection delivers faster pH and nutrient adjustments than standard RDWC setups.
Each 15-gallon / 58-liter pot is built for explosive root growth, supporting enormous plants and record-breaking yields. A sloped base ensures total drainage, so your system always runs on clean, fresh water.
Unlike traditional systems, the JET-STREAM® Vortex pump is mounted outside the header and air-cooled to reduce water temperatures—lowering the risk of root disease and making pump maintenance a breeze.
Join the hydroponic revolution with the V-SYSTEM™ and experience easier, faster, and bigger growth than ever before.
Key V-SYSTEM Benefits:
- Flexible and Configurable: set it up how best suits your particular growing area.
- Direct nutrient distribution
- Maximum oxygen saturation
- No air pump needed
- No heat transferred
- Vortex fluid motion
- Naturally aspirated
- Supports large plants
- Pots and system completely drain
- Prevents root clogging
- Made in Britain
Key V-SYSTEM Features:
- 15 gallon (58L) V-POT
- Water fill line
- Total-drainage bases
- Venturi injectors
- Inspection Covers
- 5" spiral tubing
- 5" Dual-Flow™ fittings
- Integrated filtration
- T304 Stainless clamps
- Heavy-duty components
- Push-fit feed connections
- JET-STREAM® Vortex™ pump
- Float valve for automatic top-off
V-SYSTEM Advantages
| Feature |
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Other (Non-ALIEN) RDWC Systems |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygenation method | Venturi | air stones (prone to clogging) |
| Set up without gluing | ✔ | ✘ |
| Pot shape | round | rectangular |
| Customizable pot / plant spacing | ✔ | ✘ |
| Header can be placed up to 39" / 100cm away (such as outside a tent) | ✔ | ✘ |
| Does not require an air pump | ✔ | ✘ |
| Patent-pending Dual-Flow™ fittings | ✔ | ✘ |
| Silver reflective polymer pots and pipe to reject radiant heat, keeping nutrient solution cooler | ✔ | ✘ |
| Easily-cleanable nutrient solution filters | ✔ | ✘ |
| Float valve for automatic top-off | ✔ | ✘ |
| Vortex maximizing nutrient and O2 distribution | ✔ | ✘ |
| Fresh nutrient distribution direct to every pot | ✔ | ✘ |
| Complete drainage possible | ✔ | ✘ |
| External pump to minimize heat | ✔ | ✘ |
| Plants can be rotated in their pots | 1°-360° | 180° only (must lift the lid & plant) |
| Pot size | 15.3 gallon (58L) | 13 gallon or smaller |
| Recirculation line diameter | 5" | 2-3" or much smaller |
| Kit configurations available to best fit your space | 51 | 1 - 16 |
| Custom configurations available (844) 873-5764 | ✔ | ✘ |
ALIEN V-SYSTEM 12 Pot 2 Row Kit – 120V Version (Complete Component List)
Includes Local North American Customer Service, Stocking, and Support
Pump & Controls:
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1x V-SYSTEM Vortex Water Pump 750W 120V – 15,000 l/h
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1x Float Valve
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1x V-SYSTEM Instructions
Pots & Accessories:
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12x V-Pot 58L
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12x V-Pot Base
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12x V-Pot Lid
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12x V-Pot Lid Inspection Cover
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12x Square Net Pot
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12x V-Pot Clip
Header System:
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1x V-SYSTEM Header Pot 20L 40mm
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1x Filter Manifold Complete 40mm
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1x Silver Lid
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1x Header Pot Blank
Fittings & Clamps:
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2x Clamp Size 2
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8x Clamp Size 3
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30x 5" Stainless Steel Clamp
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1x Hosetail 16mm - 3/4" Female (Green)
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13x Nut 5"
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13x Washer 5" Green Silicone
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1x Elbow 50mm Barbed
Pipework:
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12x Pipe 22mm Gray Rigid (100cm each)
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1x Pipe 32mm Red Spiral (100cm)
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3x Pipe 40mm Silver Spiral (100cm each)
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13x Pipe 5" Silver Spiral (80cm each)
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28x 22mm Insert for Rigid Pipe
Push-Fit Components:
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2x DM Push-Fit Elbow 22-15mm V-SYSTEM
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2x DM Push-Fit Elbow 22mm V-SYSTEM
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10x DM Push-Fit Tee 22-15mm V-SYSTEM
Manifolds & Distribution:
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1x Terminal Manifold Left 40mm
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1x Terminal Manifold Right 40mm
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1x Vortex Pump Inlet Manifold 40mm Short
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1x Distribution Tee 40mm
Drainage & Flow Components:
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2x Elbow 5" Barbed with Drain Point
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3x Elbow 5" Threaded Dual-Flow
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1x Tee 5" Barbed
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10x Tee Threaded 5" Dual-Flow
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1x 1/2" Drain Cap Fitting
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1x Drain Tap 1/2" - 16mm Barb
Tank & Misc. Connectors:
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1x Tank Connector Straight 32mm
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1x Tank Connector Straight 40mm
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2x Threaded Tank Connector 1"
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2x 1" Cap for Chiller Connections
Venturi System:
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12x Venturi Inlet Fitting for 22mm Pipe
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12x Silencer for Venturi
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12x Air Filter for V-SYSTEM Venturi (6mm)
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12x Venturi Air Inlet Pipe 6mm Blue (2x 4")
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12x Venturi Fitting
Tools & Accessories:
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3x Silicone Grease – Food Grade
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1x Pipe Cutter 50mm
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1x Wrench for Float Valve
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1x 8mm Screwdriver for 5" Clamp
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1x 8mm Socket for 5" Clamp
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1x Wrench 5"
ALIEN V-SYSTEM Hydroponic Kit Set-Up Instructions
FAQ
Do I need a chiller?
Yes, unless you're keeping your grow room between 65-68°F at all times- which is colder than we would recommend.
What temperature should the nutrient solution be?
The nutrient solution temperature should be maintained between 66-69 °F (19-20 °C) to discourage pathogenic bacteria and fungi while maximizing oxygenation.
What level should the nutrient solution be filled to?
The V-SYSTEM pots have a fill indicator line inside each pot that shows the optimal nutrient solution level. When first placing small plants without dangling roots into the system, the nutrient solution level should be kept slightly higher for a few days to keep the roots wet while they grow down into the pot- simply inspect the roots with the handy inspection lids on the V-POT to know when your plants are ready to take off.
Should the water pump run 24/7?
Yes, the pump should be kept running at all times when plants are in the system, except when completely draining the system for a nutrient change-out. Never run the pump when dry- this damages the pump in the long term.
What if power fails?
In the event of a power failure, the ultra-oxygenated liquid around the plants' roots in the V-Pots provides a safe buffer for a relatively long time; depending on the plants' size (larger plants are thirstier for nutrients and oxygen) you have many hours to a day or more before other measures are required to keep the plants happy without the water flowing. Compared to other media-less hydroponic methodss, recirculating deep water culture (RDWC) systems, as used in the V-SYSTEM, are the most resiliant to power-failure situations.
How frequently are nutrient change-outs needed?
To keep the plants in the freshest, optimally-balanced nutrient solution, change-outs should happen every 7-10 days, or more frequently if pH levels are drifting significantly from from day to day.
Is it necessary to completely drain the whole system for a nutrient change-out?
No; many growers change out only half the nutrient solution each time. If you're having issues with pathogens in your system, a complete drain and replacement is beneficial.
What is the ideal nutrient solution pH?
5.8 to 6.0 is generally ideal, but it is usually best to follow the recommendations of your fertilizer manufacturer- they are usually designing their nutrients for an optimal absorption rate at a specific pH value.
How should pH be adusted?
Don't pour concentrated pH-up or pH-down solutions directly into the header pot as this can shock plants in the system. We recommend diluting the pH-adjustment solution in water (about 30ml / 2 Tablespoons per gallon of water) before slowly adding it to the header pot. Wait 4-5 minutes for it to distribute through the system (with the V-SYSTEM, distribution is much faster than with other RDWC systems!) and test and re-test the pH; once it has stabilized, you can add more adjustment solution if needed and repeat the procedure until the optimal pH has been achieved.
How can the system be completely drained?
Connect a hose- or a pump and hose for even faster drainage- to the convenient drain barbs on the V-SYSTEM's elbows. With the sloped-base V-Pots and patent-pending Dual-Flow™ fittings, all of the nutrient solution in the entire system can be drained.
Can I use organic nutrients with the V-SYSTEM?
While everything about the V-SYSTEM is designed to prevent clogging, organic nutrients, sugars and bacterial additives tend to cause build-up and eventual clogging in the distribution pipes. Mineral or "salt-based" nutrients are recommended over "organic" nutrients for the V-SYSTEM.
Can I expand my V-SYSTEM?
Yes, additional pots and rows can be added later. The solvent-free (glue-free) connections allow the V-SYSTEM to be disassembled and re-assembled in a different configuration, or with additional pots. As the run of pots down each row gets longer, the pump may need to be upgraded and nutrient distribution pipe may need to get larger to handle the additional flow- Contact us with additional questions!
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