Tubing
Tech specs for the tubing in FarmBot Genesis. Visit our shop to purchase parts.
Page Contents
- Water Tube
- Vacuum Tube
- Barbs
- 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 |
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 |

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 |

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) |
Engraving | NPT |
Price | $5.00 |
Quantity | 3 |
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 a barbed adapter.
Material | Brass |
For Tube ID | 6mm |
Threads | 3/4” Female GHT (Garden Hose Thread) 3/4” Male NPT (National Pipe Thread) |
Engraving | GHT |
Price | $7.00 |
Quantity | 1 |
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) |
Price | $8.00 |
Quantity | 1 |



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 |

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 |

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 |

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 |
