Tubing
Tech specs for the tubing in FarmBot Genesis. Visit our shop to purchase parts.
Page Contents
- Liquid/Gas Tubes
- Barbs
- NPT to Barb Adapter
- Garden Hose to Barb Adapter
- O-rings
- Pressure Regulator
- Luer Lock Adapter
- Luer Lock Needles
- Rubber Gasket
- Teflon Tape
| Component | $/Unit | Genesis Qty | Genesis Subtotal | XL Qty | XL Subtotal | MAX Qty | MAX Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Tubes | $5.00 to $35.00 | 3 | $23.00 | 3 | $32.00 | 3 | $52.00 |
| Vacuum Air Tube | $2.00 | 1 | $2.00 | 1 | $2.00 | 1 | $2.00 |
| Barbs | $6.00 | 3 | $18.00 | 3 | $18.00 | 3 | $18.00 |
| 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 |
| O-rings | $0.50 | 3 | $1.50 | 3 | $1.50 | 3 | $1.50 |
| Pressure Regulator | $8.00 | 1 | $8.00 | 1 | $8.00 | 1 | $8.00 |
| 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 |
| Rubber Gasket | $1.00 | 4 | $4.00 | 4 | $4.00 | 4 | $4.00 |
| Teflon Tape | $5.00 | 1 | $5.00 | 1 | $5.00 | 1 | $5.00 |
| TOTALS | 26 | $111.50 | 26 | $120.50 | 26 | $140.50 |
Liquid/Gas Tubes
These ultra flexible silicone tubes carry water to the UTM and suck vacuum air.
| Lengths | Genesis 3m, 2.1m, 0.95m and 0.15m Genesis XL 4.5m, 3.6m, 0.95m and 0.15m Genesis MAX 10.5m, 3.6m, 0.95m and 0.15m |
| Material | Semi-clear silicone |
| Flexibility | Very flexible |
| Compatible Tube Fittings | Barbs |
| Inner Diameter | 6mm |
| Outer Diameter | 9mm |
| Price | $2.00 - 0.15m $5.00 - 0.95m $8.00 - 2.1m $10.00 - 3m $12.00 - 3.6m $15.00 - 4.5m $35.00 - 10.5m |
| Quantity | See above lengths |
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 |
NPT to Barb Adapter
These adapters are used throughout the water tubing system.
| Material | Brass |
| For Tube ID | 6mm |
| Threads | 3/4” female NPT (National Pipe Thread) |
| Price | $5.00 |
| Quantity | 3 |
Garden Hose to Barb Adapter
This adapter connects standard US garden hoses to a barbed adapter.
| Material | Brass |
| Threads | 3/4” Female GHT (Garden Hose Thread) 3/4” Male NPT (National Pipe Thread) |
| Price | $7.00 |
| Quantity | 1 |
O-rings
These O-rings fit onto the UTM’s liquid/gas ports and create a solid seal when tools are mounted.
| Material | Buna-N |
| Durometer | A70 (Medium) |
| Outer Diameter | 10.5mm |
| Inner Diameter | 7.5mm |
| Thickness | 1.5mm |
| Temperature Range | -30° to 212° F |
| Color | Black |
| Price | $0.50 |
| Quantity | 3 |
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) |
| Price | $8.00 |
| Quantity | 1 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Teflon Tape
This plumber’s tape is used to seal the pipe thread connections in FarmBot’s watering system.
| Material | PTFE |
| Length | 9m |
| Width | 1.5cm |
| Color | White |
| Price | $5.00 |
| Quantity | 1 |
