What is Aptus System-Clean?
Aptus System-Clean is a concentrated irrigation system cleaner designed to help prevent biofilm, nutrient deposits and blockages from developing inside irrigation equipment.
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Aptus System-Clean Irrigation System Cleaner – 1L
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A highly concentrated irrigation system cleaner that helps prevent biofilm, nutrient deposits and blocked drip lines while keeping water, oxygen and nutrients moving freely through the system.
Aptus System-Clean is a concentrated irrigation cleaner developed to keep nutrient tanks, pipework, drippers and irrigation systems operating efficiently throughout the crop cycle. It is particularly useful where nutrient residues and organic additives can contribute to biofilm and deposits inside irrigation equipment.
Unabsorbed nutrients can accumulate within irrigation systems, encouraging biofilm and creating conditions in which unwanted microbial activity can develop. System-Clean acts as a powerful oxidiser to help control this build-up before it restricts water and nutrient delivery.
Keeping irrigation pathways clean also helps water, dissolved oxygen and nutrients reach the root zone more effectively. This makes System-Clean particularly valuable in drip irrigation and other systems where narrow pipework, emitters and drippers are vulnerable to gradual blockage.
The Aptus Holland UK programme uses System-Clean at just 2.5ml per 10 litres of water. At this concentration, a 1L bottle is sufficient for approximately 4,000 litres of nutrient solution.
Why use Aptus System-Clean?
- Helps keep irrigation lines clean – designed to prevent deposits and blockages developing inside irrigation equipment.
- Controls biofilm build-up – helps prevent nutrient residues from contributing to biological deposits within the system.
- Supports efficient nutrient delivery – clean irrigation pathways allow water and dissolved nutrients to move freely towards the root zone.
- Supports oxygen availability – Aptus identifies increased oxygen around the root area as one of the benefits of maintaining a clean irrigation system.
- Helps remove sources of pathogens – reduces the residues and biological build-up that can provide favourable conditions for unwanted microbes.
- Ideal for drip irrigation – particularly useful where small drippers and emitters are susceptible to blockages.
- Useful with organic Aptus additives – recommended within Aptus programmes using products such as Startbooster and Topbooster through drip systems.
- Highly concentrated – the Aptus Holland UK application rate is only 2.5ml per 10L.
- Excellent coverage – a 1L bottle treats approximately 4,000L of nutrient solution at the standard rate.
- Designed for ongoing system maintenance – can be incorporated into the feeding programme rather than waiting until irrigation lines have already become restricted.
What is Aptus System-Clean suitable for?
System-Clean is designed for irrigation systems where fertiliser residues, organic additives and biological deposits can gradually accumulate within tanks, pipes, drippers and other components.
It is particularly useful in drip irrigation systems. Narrow emitters can be vulnerable to organic biofilm and nutrient deposits, which can gradually restrict flow and cause uneven irrigation across a crop.
System-Clean also plays an important role when organic Aptus products are delivered through drip irrigation. Products such as Startbooster and Topbooster contain organic material, so Aptus recommends using System-Clean alongside them to help reduce the risk of organic build-up and blocked irrigation lines.
Rather than treating irrigation cleanliness as an occasional maintenance job, System-Clean allows growers to incorporate line hygiene into normal reservoir management throughout the crop cycle.
How to use Aptus System-Clean
Add 2.5ml of Aptus System-Clean per 10 litres of water, equivalent to 0.25ml/L. Aptus recommends adding it to the nutrient tank preferably just before each watering.
For 10L of nutrient solution, use 2.5ml. For 50L, use 12.5ml. For 100L, use 25ml. For a 500L reservoir, use 125ml. For 1,000L, use 250ml.
When preparing a nutrient tank, first mix the normal nutrient programme and adjust the pH. Add System-Clean last, after the pH has been adjusted.
Aptus states that System-Clean remains effective in the nutrient solution for a maximum of approximately 3 days. Where mixed nutrient solution remains in the reservoir for longer than this, add System-Clean again to the complete volume of water to continue helping minimise biofilm and residue build-up.
At the standard Aptus Holland UK rate of 2.5ml per 10L, a 1L bottle treats approximately 4,000 litres of nutrient solution.
Aptus System-Clean 1L product details
| Product | Aptus System-Clean |
|---|---|
| Product type | Irrigation system cleaner |
| Product size | 1L |
| Format | Concentrated liquid |
| Primary use | Maintaining clean irrigation lines & helping prevent biofilm, nutrient deposits & blockages |
| Standard UK application rate | 2.5ml per 10L |
| Application rate per litre | 0.25ml/L |
| When to add | Preferably just before watering |
| Mixing order | Add last to the nutrient tank after adjusting pH |
| 10L reservoir | 2.5ml |
| 50L reservoir | 12.5ml |
| 100L reservoir | 25ml |
| 500L reservoir | 125ml |
| 1,000L reservoir | 250ml |
| Approximate coverage from 1L | 4,000L at the standard UK rate |
| Nutrient solution stability | System-Clean remains active for a maximum of approximately 3 days in mixed nutrient solution |
| Drip irrigation | Particularly suitable for helping maintain clean drippers, emitters & irrigation lines |
| Aptus programme compatibility | Recommended when organic Aptus additives such as Startbooster & Topbooster are used through drip irrigation |
Aptus System-Clean FAQs
What does Aptus System-Clean do?
System-Clean acts as a powerful oxidiser within the irrigation system. It helps control biological and nutrient build-up so water, dissolved oxygen and nutrients can continue moving effectively through irrigation lines towards the root zone.
Is Aptus System-Clean a nutrient?
No. System-Clean is an irrigation system maintenance product rather than a base nutrient, fertiliser or plant booster.
How much Aptus System-Clean should I use?
The Aptus Holland UK programme specifies 2.5ml of System-Clean per 10 litres of water, equivalent to 0.25ml/L.
How much System-Clean do I need for 50 litres?
Use 12.5ml of System-Clean for 50 litres of nutrient solution.
How much System-Clean do I need for 100 litres?
Use 25ml of System-Clean for a 100L reservoir at the standard Aptus Holland UK rate.
How much System-Clean do I need for a 500L reservoir?
Use 125ml of System-Clean for a 500L reservoir.
How much System-Clean do I need for a 1,000L reservoir?
Use 250ml of System-Clean for a 1,000L reservoir at the standard application rate.
How much water will 1L of Aptus System-Clean treat?
At 2.5ml per 10L, a 1L bottle treats approximately 4,000 litres of nutrient solution.
When should I add System-Clean to my nutrient tank?
Aptus recommends adding System-Clean preferably just before watering. Prepare the nutrient solution and adjust the pH first, then add System-Clean last.
Should System-Clean be added before or after adjusting pH?
Add System-Clean after the nutrient solution has been mixed and the pH has been adjusted. It should be the final product added to the nutrient tank.
How long does Aptus System-Clean last in a reservoir?
Aptus states that System-Clean lasts for a maximum of approximately 3 days in nutrient solution. If the solution remains in the tank for longer, System-Clean should be added again to the complete reservoir volume.
Does Aptus System-Clean help prevent blocked drippers?
Yes. Preventing biofilm and nutrient deposits is one of the main reasons for using System-Clean, making it particularly useful for drip irrigation systems where narrow emitters are vulnerable to blockages.
Does Aptus System-Clean remove biofilm?
Yes. Aptus specifically identifies the removal and prevention of biofilm build-up within irrigation systems as one of System-Clean's core functions.
Why use System-Clean with Aptus Startbooster?
Startbooster is an organic product, and organic material can increase the risk of biofilm and blocked drip lines. Aptus therefore recommends using System-Clean when Startbooster is applied through drip irrigation.
Why use System-Clean with Aptus Topbooster?
Topbooster is also an organic product. When it is delivered through drip irrigation, System-Clean helps manage the organic and nutrient build-up that could otherwise contribute to restricted drippers and irrigation lines.
Does System-Clean affect nutrient-solution pH?
Aptus Holland states that maintaining a clean irrigation system with System-Clean allows oxygen and nutrients to reach the plant without affecting pH. The manufacturer instructs growers to adjust the nutrient solution pH before adding System-Clean.
Can Aptus System-Clean be used throughout the crop cycle?
Yes. The Aptus feeding programme incorporates System-Clean during vegetative growth and throughout flowering, making it an ongoing irrigation-maintenance product rather than something reserved only for the end of a crop.
Aptus System-Clean Irrigation System Cleaner – 1L
Please sign in to see pricing
1000
£10.00
Unit price perA highly concentrated irrigation system cleaner that helps prevent biofilm, nutrient deposits and blocked drip lines while keeping water, oxygen and nutrients moving freely through the system.
Aptus System-Clean is a concentrated irrigation cleaner developed to keep nutrient tanks, pipework, drippers and irrigation systems operating efficiently throughout the crop cycle. It is particularly useful where nutrient residues and organic additives can contribute to biofilm and deposits inside irrigation equipment.
Unabsorbed nutrients can accumulate within irrigation systems, encouraging biofilm and creating conditions in which unwanted microbial activity can develop. System-Clean acts as a powerful oxidiser to help control this build-up before it restricts water and nutrient delivery.
Keeping irrigation pathways clean also helps water, dissolved oxygen and nutrients reach the root zone more effectively. This makes System-Clean particularly valuable in drip irrigation and other systems where narrow pipework, emitters and drippers are vulnerable to gradual blockage.
The Aptus Holland UK programme uses System-Clean at just 2.5ml per 10 litres of water. At this concentration, a 1L bottle is sufficient for approximately 4,000 litres of nutrient solution.
Why use Aptus System-Clean?
- Helps keep irrigation lines clean – designed to prevent deposits and blockages developing inside irrigation equipment.
- Controls biofilm build-up – helps prevent nutrient residues from contributing to biological deposits within the system.
- Supports efficient nutrient delivery – clean irrigation pathways allow water and dissolved nutrients to move freely towards the root zone.
- Supports oxygen availability – Aptus identifies increased oxygen around the root area as one of the benefits of maintaining a clean irrigation system.
- Helps remove sources of pathogens – reduces the residues and biological build-up that can provide favourable conditions for unwanted microbes.
- Ideal for drip irrigation – particularly useful where small drippers and emitters are susceptible to blockages.
- Useful with organic Aptus additives – recommended within Aptus programmes using products such as Startbooster and Topbooster through drip systems.
- Highly concentrated – the Aptus Holland UK application rate is only 2.5ml per 10L.
- Excellent coverage – a 1L bottle treats approximately 4,000L of nutrient solution at the standard rate.
- Designed for ongoing system maintenance – can be incorporated into the feeding programme rather than waiting until irrigation lines have already become restricted.
What is Aptus System-Clean suitable for?
System-Clean is designed for irrigation systems where fertiliser residues, organic additives and biological deposits can gradually accumulate within tanks, pipes, drippers and other components.
It is particularly useful in drip irrigation systems. Narrow emitters can be vulnerable to organic biofilm and nutrient deposits, which can gradually restrict flow and cause uneven irrigation across a crop.
System-Clean also plays an important role when organic Aptus products are delivered through drip irrigation. Products such as Startbooster and Topbooster contain organic material, so Aptus recommends using System-Clean alongside them to help reduce the risk of organic build-up and blocked irrigation lines.
Rather than treating irrigation cleanliness as an occasional maintenance job, System-Clean allows growers to incorporate line hygiene into normal reservoir management throughout the crop cycle.
How to use Aptus System-Clean
Add 2.5ml of Aptus System-Clean per 10 litres of water, equivalent to 0.25ml/L. Aptus recommends adding it to the nutrient tank preferably just before each watering.
For 10L of nutrient solution, use 2.5ml. For 50L, use 12.5ml. For 100L, use 25ml. For a 500L reservoir, use 125ml. For 1,000L, use 250ml.
When preparing a nutrient tank, first mix the normal nutrient programme and adjust the pH. Add System-Clean last, after the pH has been adjusted.
Aptus states that System-Clean remains effective in the nutrient solution for a maximum of approximately 3 days. Where mixed nutrient solution remains in the reservoir for longer than this, add System-Clean again to the complete volume of water to continue helping minimise biofilm and residue build-up.
At the standard Aptus Holland UK rate of 2.5ml per 10L, a 1L bottle treats approximately 4,000 litres of nutrient solution.
Aptus System-Clean 1L product details
| Product | Aptus System-Clean |
|---|---|
| Product type | Irrigation system cleaner |
| Product size | 1L |
| Format | Concentrated liquid |
| Primary use | Maintaining clean irrigation lines & helping prevent biofilm, nutrient deposits & blockages |
| Standard UK application rate | 2.5ml per 10L |
| Application rate per litre | 0.25ml/L |
| When to add | Preferably just before watering |
| Mixing order | Add last to the nutrient tank after adjusting pH |
| 10L reservoir | 2.5ml |
| 50L reservoir | 12.5ml |
| 100L reservoir | 25ml |
| 500L reservoir | 125ml |
| 1,000L reservoir | 250ml |
| Approximate coverage from 1L | 4,000L at the standard UK rate |
| Nutrient solution stability | System-Clean remains active for a maximum of approximately 3 days in mixed nutrient solution |
| Drip irrigation | Particularly suitable for helping maintain clean drippers, emitters & irrigation lines |
| Aptus programme compatibility | Recommended when organic Aptus additives such as Startbooster & Topbooster are used through drip irrigation |
Aptus System-Clean FAQs
What is Aptus System-Clean?
Aptus System-Clean is a concentrated irrigation system cleaner designed to help prevent biofilm, nutrient deposits and blockages from developing inside irrigation equipment.
What does Aptus System-Clean do?
System-Clean acts as a powerful oxidiser within the irrigation system. It helps control biological and nutrient build-up so water, dissolved oxygen and nutrients can continue moving effectively through irrigation lines towards the root zone.
Is Aptus System-Clean a nutrient?
No. System-Clean is an irrigation system maintenance product rather than a base nutrient, fertiliser or plant booster.
How much Aptus System-Clean should I use?
The Aptus Holland UK programme specifies 2.5ml of System-Clean per 10 litres of water, equivalent to 0.25ml/L.
How much System-Clean do I need for 50 litres?
Use 12.5ml of System-Clean for 50 litres of nutrient solution.
How much System-Clean do I need for 100 litres?
Use 25ml of System-Clean for a 100L reservoir at the standard Aptus Holland UK rate.
How much System-Clean do I need for a 500L reservoir?
Use 125ml of System-Clean for a 500L reservoir.
How much System-Clean do I need for a 1,000L reservoir?
Use 250ml of System-Clean for a 1,000L reservoir at the standard application rate.
How much water will 1L of Aptus System-Clean treat?
At 2.5ml per 10L, a 1L bottle treats approximately 4,000 litres of nutrient solution.
When should I add System-Clean to my nutrient tank?
Aptus recommends adding System-Clean preferably just before watering. Prepare the nutrient solution and adjust the pH first, then add System-Clean last.
Should System-Clean be added before or after adjusting pH?
Add System-Clean after the nutrient solution has been mixed and the pH has been adjusted. It should be the final product added to the nutrient tank.
How long does Aptus System-Clean last in a reservoir?
Aptus states that System-Clean lasts for a maximum of approximately 3 days in nutrient solution. If the solution remains in the tank for longer, System-Clean should be added again to the complete reservoir volume.
Does Aptus System-Clean help prevent blocked drippers?
Yes. Preventing biofilm and nutrient deposits is one of the main reasons for using System-Clean, making it particularly useful for drip irrigation systems where narrow emitters are vulnerable to blockages.
Does Aptus System-Clean remove biofilm?
Yes. Aptus specifically identifies the removal and prevention of biofilm build-up within irrigation systems as one of System-Clean's core functions.
Why use System-Clean with Aptus Startbooster?
Startbooster is an organic product, and organic material can increase the risk of biofilm and blocked drip lines. Aptus therefore recommends using System-Clean when Startbooster is applied through drip irrigation.
Why use System-Clean with Aptus Topbooster?
Topbooster is also an organic product. When it is delivered through drip irrigation, System-Clean helps manage the organic and nutrient build-up that could otherwise contribute to restricted drippers and irrigation lines.
Does System-Clean affect nutrient-solution pH?
Aptus Holland states that maintaining a clean irrigation system with System-Clean allows oxygen and nutrients to reach the plant without affecting pH. The manufacturer instructs growers to adjust the nutrient solution pH before adding System-Clean.
Can Aptus System-Clean be used throughout the crop cycle?
Yes. The Aptus feeding programme incorporates System-Clean during vegetative growth and throughout flowering, making it an ongoing irrigation-maintenance product rather than something reserved only for the end of a crop.
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