Watering Nozzle
Documentation and assembly instructions for the FarmBot Genesis watering nozzle
The watering nozzle accepts a concentrated stream of water coming from the UTM and turns it into a gentle shower for your plants.
25 minutes
This is the estimated time it will take to assemble the Watering Nozzle
Step 1: Gather the parts and tools
Gather all the watering nozzle parts from the table below and lay them out in a logical manner. To complete the assembly, you will also need the following tools:
Qty. | Component |
---|---|
1 | Watering Nozzle Bottom |
1 | Watering Nozzle Top |
2 | M3 x 10mm Screws |
2 | M3 Locknuts |
3 | M5 x 30mm Screws |
3 | M5 Washers |
3 | M5 Locknuts |
3 | Ring Magnets |
1 | Jumper Link |
1 | Pressure Regulator |
1 | Garden Hose (not supplied with FarmBot kits) |
1 | Garden Hose Adapter |
1 | Solenoid Valve |
1 | Barbed Adapter |
1 | Coupler |
Step 2: Assemble the watering nozzle
Press the watering nozzle bottom into the watering nozzle top. The two pieces only fit together in one orientation.
![Screen Shot 2017-10-04 at 2.45.17 PM.png Screen Shot 2017-10-04 at 2.45.17 PM.png](/v1.3/FarmBot-Genesis-V1.3/tools/_images/Screen_Shot_2017-10-04_at_2.45.17_PM.png)
Step 3: Install the basic tool hardware
Install the magnets and tool verification jumper link using M5 x 30mm screws and M3 x 10mm screws and the instructions in the basic tool hardware reference guide. The M5 screws will secure the watering nozzle bottom and the watering nozzle top together.
![Screen Shot 2017-10-04 at 2.41.38 PM.png Screen Shot 2017-10-04 at 2.41.38 PM.png](/v1.3/FarmBot-Genesis-V1.3/tools/_images/Screen_Shot_2017-10-04_at_2.41.38_PM.png)
![Screen Shot 2017-10-04 at 2.41.38 PM.png Screen Shot 2017-10-04 at 2.41.38 PM.png](/v1.3/FarmBot-Genesis-V1.3/tools/_images/Screen_Shot_2017-10-04_at_2.41.38_PM.png)
![Screen Shot 2017-10-04 at 2.41.50 PM.png Screen Shot 2017-10-04 at 2.41.50 PM.png](/v1.3/FarmBot-Genesis-V1.3/tools/_images/Screen_Shot_2017-10-04_at_2.41.50_PM.png)
Step 4: Connect FarmBot to the water source
Screw the garden hose adapter onto the garden hose. Note that you will need to provide a garden hose of the appropriate length to connect FarmBot to your municipal water source - one is not provided with the FarmBot kits.
![hose_adapter.png hose_adapter.png](/v1.3/FarmBot-Genesis-V1.3/tools/_images/hose_adapter.png)
Screw the solenoid valve inlet into the garden hose adapter. Use PTFE tape to seal the threads according to the reference guide.
![solenoid_valve.png solenoid_valve.png](/v1.3/FarmBot-Genesis-V1.3/tools/_images/solenoid_valve.png)
Screw the pressure regulator onto the solenoid valve outlet. Use PTFE tape to seal the threads according to the reference guide.
![Screen Shot 2017-10-04 at 4.06.58 PM.png Screen Shot 2017-10-04 at 4.06.58 PM.png](/v1.3/FarmBot-Genesis-V1.3/tools/_images/Screen_Shot_2017-10-04_at_4.06.58_PM.png)
Screw the coupler onto the pressure regulator. Use PTFE tape to seal the threads according to the reference guide.
![Screen Shot 2017-10-04 at 4.07.04 PM.png Screen Shot 2017-10-04 at 4.07.04 PM.png](/v1.3/FarmBot-Genesis-V1.3/tools/_images/Screen_Shot_2017-10-04_at_4.07.04_PM.png)
Screw the barbed adapter into the coupler. Use PTFE tape to seal the threads according to the reference guide.
![Screen Shot 2017-10-04 at 4.07.14 PM.png Screen Shot 2017-10-04 at 4.07.14 PM.png](/v1.3/FarmBot-Genesis-V1.3/tools/_images/Screen_Shot_2017-10-04_at_4.07.14_PM.png)
Push the water tube onto the barbed adapter and secure it with a zip tie.
![Screen Shot 2017-10-04 at 4.07.33 PM.png Screen Shot 2017-10-04 at 4.07.33 PM.png](/v1.3/FarmBot-Genesis-V1.3/tools/_images/Screen_Shot_2017-10-04_at_4.07.33_PM.png)
Step 5: Wire up the solenoid valve
Connect the solenoid valve cable to the solenoid valve’s terminals.
![Screen Shot 2017-10-04 at 4.07.43 PM.png Screen Shot 2017-10-04 at 4.07.43 PM.png](/v1.3/FarmBot-Genesis-V1.3/tools/_images/Screen_Shot_2017-10-04_at_4.07.43_PM.png)