FloraFlex Round Flood & Drip Shield with Quicker Drippers - 9-in to 12-in

Faster Controlled Top Feeding - 12 x 12 in Shield

Feeding by hand wastes time and makes it hard to repeat the same volume from plant to plant. This round shield sits on top of the media, holds a measured reservoir of water and nutrients, and releases it through Quicker Drippers. Covering the media surface also blocks light from reaching it, which discourages algae growth.

This single unit suits growers who want to trial top feeding on one container, and it scales to a full room by adding one shield per container. It is designed for 9 in to 12 in containers.

Key Features & Benefits

• Built-in measuring table — lets you fill the reservoir to a known volume of water and nutrients.
• Quicker Drippers — deliver feed faster than gravity drippers while still releasing it gradually.
• 5 drip holes — the drippers pop into place without tools.
• Media cover — shades the top of the media to limit algae.
• Barbed insert option — lets you step up to an automated top-feeding drip system.

Who Should Use FloraFlex Round Flood & Drip Shield

Choose it if you want drip-style feeding with the results of a top feed, or if you are building a top-feeding system and need a base tool. It suits home gardeners and commercial growers who run hydroponic systems in 9 in to 12 in containers.

About FloraFlex Round Flood & Drip Shield

FloraFlex makes hydroponic irrigation components. This shield measures 12 in long by 12 in wide by 3 in high, weighs 0.9 lb as shipped, and is sold each.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I fill the shield?
A: Set it on top of the plant and media. Use the built-in measuring table to fill the reservoir with water and nutrients. The drippers then release the feed.

Q: How is it different from gravity drippers?
A: It was designed for growers who want a faster feed than gravity drippers provide. It still delivers slowly enough to control the volume.

Q: Can I automate it?
A: Yes. Add a barbed insert to connect the shield to a top-feeding drip system, which automates the feed.

Q: What does a drip shield do for algae?
A: Algae needs light, and the shield covers the top of the media. That blocks light from the surface and reduces algae growth.

Q: What container size does it fit?
A: It is listed for 9 in to 12 in containers. Check your container diameter against the 12 in shield before ordering.