Tubing
Tech specs for the tubing in FarmBot Genesis. Visit our shop to purchase parts.
Page Contents
- Water Tube
- Vacuum Tube
- Barbs
- Inline Air Filter
- 90-Degree Barb
- NPT to Barb Adapter
- Garden Hose to Barb Adapter
- Pressure Regulator
- Rubber Gasket
- O-rings
- Luer Lock Adapter
- Luer Lock Needles
- Teflon Tape
| Component | $/Unit | Genesis Qty | Genesis Subtotal | XL Qty | XL Subtotal | MAX Qty | MAX Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Tube | $5.00 to $35.00 | 3 | $23.00 | 3 | $32.00 | 3 | $52.00 |
| Vacuum Tube | $1.00 | 2 | $2.00 | 2 | $2.00 | 2 | $2.00 |
| Barbs | $6.00 | 3 | $18.00 | 3 | $18.00 | 3 | $18.00 |
| Inline Air Filter | $10.00 | 1 | $10.00 | 1 | $10.00 | 1 | $10.00 |
| 90-Degree Barb | $2.00 | 1 | $2.00 | 1 | $2.00 | 1 | $2.00 |
| NPT to Barb Adapter | $5.00 | 3 | $15.00 | 3 | $15.00 | 3 | $15.00 |
| Garden Hose to Barb Adapter | $7.00 | 1 | $7.00 | 1 | $7.00 | 1 | $7.00 |
| Pressure Regulator | $8.00 | 1 | $8.00 | 1 | $8.00 | 1 | $8.00 |
| Rubber Gasket | $1.00 | 4 | $4.00 | 4 | $4.00 | 4 | $4.00 |
| O-rings | $0.50 | 3 | $1.50 | 3 | $1.50 | 3 | $1.50 |
| Luer Lock Adapter | $5.00 | 1 | $5.00 | 1 | $5.00 | 1 | $5.00 |
| Luer Lock Needles | $3.00 | 9 | $27.00 | 9 | $27.00 | 9 | $27.00 |
| Teflon Tape | $5.00 | 1 | $5.00 | 1 | $5.00 | 1 | $5.00 |
| TOTALS | 26 | $111.50 | 26 | $120.50 | 26 | $140.50 |
Water Tube
These ultra flexible silicone tubes carry water to the UTM.
| Lengths | Genesis 3m, 2.1m, and 0.95m Genesis XL 4.5m, 3.6m, and 0.95m Genesis MAX 10.5m, 3.6m, and 0.95m |
| Material | Semi-clear silicone |
| Flexibility | Very flexible |
| Compatible Tube Fittings | Barbs |
| Inner Diameter | 6mm |
| Outer Diameter | 9mm |
| Price | $5.00 - 0.95m $8.00 - 2.1m $10.00 - 3m $12.00 - 3.6m $15.00 - 4.5m $35.00 - 10.5m |
| Quantity | One of each length |
| Internal Part Names | Genesis6 x 10mm Tube - 0.95m (Water, Z-axis, all bots)6 x 10mm Tube - 2.1m (Water, Y-axis, Genesis)6 x 10mm Tube - 3.0m (Water, X-Axis, Genesis)Genesis XL 6 x 10mm Tube - 0.95m (Water, Z-axis, all bots)6 x 10mm Tube - 3.6m (Water, Y-Axis Genesis XL)6 x 10mm Tube - 4.5m (Water, X-Axis, Genesis XL) |
| Vendor | LDO |
| $/pc | $0.80 - 0.95m $1.80 - 2.1m $2.70 - 3.0m $3.00 - 3.6m $3.80 - 4.5m |
| Component Tests | Tube tests |
| Notes |
Vacuum Tube
These ultra flexible silicone tubes carry vacuum suction from the vacuum pump to the UTM.
| Length | 0.15m |
| Material | Semi-clear silicone |
| Flexibility | Very flexible |
| Compatible Tube Fittings | Barbs |
| Inner Diameter | 6mm |
| Outer Diameter | 9mm |
| Price | $1.00 |
| Quantity | 2 |
| Internal Part Name | 6 x 10mm Tube - 0.15m (Vacuum) |
| Vendor | LDO |
| $/pc | $0.30 |
| Component Tests | Tube tests |
| Notes |
Barbs
These brass barbs screw into the UTM’s three liquid/gas ports and accept the three liquid/gas lines coming from the z-axis cable carrier.
| For Tube ID | 6mm |
| Threads | M5 |
| Hex Size | 8mm |
| Gasket? | Yes |
| Material | Brass |
| Price | $6.00 |
| Quantity | 3 |
| Internal Part Name | Barbs for 6mm ID tubing w/ M5 Threads, 8mm hex, o-ring |
| Vendor | LDO |
| $/pc | $1.00 |
| Component Tests | Barb tests |
| Notes |
Inline Air Filter
This filter is used to prevent soil and other debris from entering the vacuum pump.
| Price | $10.00 |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Internal Part Name | Inline Air Filter (Barbs for 6mm ID tubing) |
| Vendor | LDO |
| $/pc | $0.75 |
| Component Tests | Inline Air Filter tests |
| Notes |
90-Degree Barb
This barb is used to connect the y-axis water tube to the z-axis water tube.
| Price | $2.00 |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Internal Part Name | 90 Degree Barb for 6mm ID tubing |
| Vendor | LDO |
| $/pc | $0.10 |
| Component Tests | 90 Degree Barb tests |
| Notes |
NPT to Barb Adapter
These adapters are used on the inlet of the solenoid valve and the outlet of the pressure reducer.
| Material | Brass |
| For Tube ID | 6mm |
| Threads | 3/4” female NPT (National Pipe Thread) |
| Engraving | NPT |
| Rubber Gasket? | Included |
| Price | $5.00 |
| Quantity | 2 |
| Internal Part Name | NPT to Barb Adapter (3/4" female NPT to Barb for 6mm ID tubing) |
| Vendor | LDO |
| $/pc | $3.50 |
| Component Tests | NPT to Barb Adapter tests |
| Notes | Includes “NPT” laser engraving and pre-inserted rubber gasket. |
Your adapter may not have an engraving
v1.5 kits shipped before November 1st, 2020 had unmarked adapters, while v1.5 kits shipped after November 1st, 2020 include adapters with a laser engraving.
Garden Hose to Barb Adapter
This adapter connects standard US garden hoses to 6mm ID tubing.
| Material | Brass |
| For Tube ID | 6mm |
| Threads | 3/4” Female GHT (Garden Hose Thread) 3/4” Male NPT (National Pipe Thread) |
| Engraving | GHT |
| Rubber Gasket? | Included |
| Price | $7.00 |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Internal Part Name | Garden Hose to Barb Adapter (3/4" female GHT to Barb for 6mm ID tubing) |
| Vendor | LDO |
| $/pc | $3.50 |
| Component Tests | Garden Hose to Barb Adapter tests |
| Notes | Includes “GHT” laser engraving and pre-inserted rubber gasket. |
Your adapter may not have an engraving
v1.5 kits shipped before November 1st, 2020 had unmarked adapters, while v1.5 kits shipped after November 1st, 2020 include adapters with a laser engraving.
Pressure Regulator
This pressure regulator reduces the pressure from a municipal water supply down to 15 PSI (103 kpa, 1.03 bar) so that FarmBot can more easily control the amount of water it disperses.
| Material | UV resistant plastic |
| Inlet | 3/4 in. female pipe thread |
| Outlet | 3/4 in. male pipe thread |
| Color | Black |
| Outer Diameter | 1.25 inches (31.75mm) |
| Outlet Pressure | 15 PSI (103 kpa, 1.02 bar) |
| Max Input Pressure | 100 PSI (688 kpa, 6.88 bar) |
| Rubber Gasket? | Included |
| Price | $8.00 |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Internal Part Name | 15 psi Pressure Reducer (3/4" female NPT to 3/4" male NPT) |
| Vendor | LDO |
| $/pc | $1.00 |
| Component Tests | Pressure Regulator tests |
| Notes | Includes pre-inserted rubber gasket. |
Rubber Gasket
These gaskets are used with the NPT to barb adapter, garden hose to barb adapter, and pressure reducer to seal the water system’s threaded connections.
| Material | Rubber |
| Size | For 3/4” NPT or GHT connections |
| Price | $1.00 |
| Quantity | 4 |
| Internal Part Name | 3/4" Rubber Gasket |
| Vendor | LDO |
| $/pc | Inlcuded in price of adapters |
| Component Tests | Rubber Gasket tests |
| Notes | Pre-inserted into Garden Hose to Barb Adapter, NPT to Barb Adapter, and Pressure Regulator |
O-rings
These O-rings fit onto the UTM’s liquid/gas ports and create a solid seal when tools are mounted.
| Material | Viton |
| Durometer | A70 (Medium) |
| Outer Diameter | 10.5mm |
| Inner Diameter | 7.65mm |
| Thickness | 1.78mm |
| Temperature Range | -30° to 212° F |
| Color | Black |
| Price | $0.50 |
| Quantity | 3 |
| Internal Part Name | X profile O-rings |
| Vendor | LDO |
| $/pc | $0.33 |
| Component Tests | O-ring tests |
| Notes |
Luer Lock Adapter
This adapter screws into the tool head and allows various luer lock needles to be quickly attached for seed injection.
| Material | Stainless steel |
| Threads | M5 |
| Interface | 1/4 turn luer lock |
| Price | $5.00 |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Internal Part Name | M5 to Luer Lock Adapter (Stainless Steel) |
| Vendor | LDO |
| $/pc | $0.50 |
| Component Tests | Luer Lock Adapter tests |
| Notes |
Luer Lock Needles
These needles are used for seed injection.
| Material | Stainless steel and plastic |
| Gauges | 16, 19, and 22 |
| Length | 40mm |
| Covers? | Included |
| Interface | 1/4 turn luer lock |
| Price | $3.00 |
| Quantity | 3 of each gauge |
| Internal Part Name | Luer Lock Needle w/ cover (16 Gauge)Luer Lock Needle w/ cover (19 Gauge)Luer Lock Needle w/ cover (22 Gauge) |
| Vendor | LDO |
| $/pc | $0.08 |
| Component Tests | Luer Lock Needle tests |
| Notes |
Teflon Tape
This plumber’s tape is used to seal the pipe thread connections in FarmBot’s watering system.
| Material | PTFE |
| Length | 10m |
| Width | 1.5cm |
| Color | White |
| Price | $5.00 |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Internal Part Name | Teflon Tape (1.5cm wide, 10m long) |
| Vendor | LDO |
| $/pc | $0.20 |
| Component Tests | Teflon tape tests |
| Notes |
