Tubing
Tech specs for the tubing in FarmBot Express. Visit our shop to purchase parts.
| Component | $/Unit | Express Qty | Express Subtotal | XL Qty | XL Subtotal | MAX Qty | MAX Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Tubes | $5.00 to $35.00 | 3 | $22.00 | 3 | $30.00 | 3 | $50.00 |
| Vacuum Air Tube | $2.00 | 2 | $4.00 | 2 | $4.00 | 2 | $4.00 |
| Inline Air Filter | $10.00 | 1 | $10.00 | 1 | $10.00 | 1 | $10.00 |
| M5 Barb | $6.00 | 2 | $12.00 | 2 | $12.00 | 2 | $12.00 |
| 90-Degree Barb | $2.00 | 1 | $2.00 | 1 | $2.00 | 1 | $2.00 |
| NPT to Barb Adapter | $5.00 | 2 | $10.00 | 2 | $10.00 | 2 | $10.00 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| TOTALS | 23 | $107.00 | 23 | $115.00 | 23 | $135.00 |
Tubes
These ultra flexible silicone tubes carry water to the tool head and suck vacuum air.
| Lengths | Express 3m, 1.8m, 0.95m, and 0.15m Express XL 4.5m, 3m, 0.95m, and 0.15m Express MAX 10.5m, 3m, 0.95m, and 0.15m |
| Material | Silcone |
| Color | Semi-clear |
| Flexibility | Very Flexible |
| Compatible Tube Fittings | Barbs |
| Inner Diameter | 6mm |
| Outer Diameter | 9mm |
| Wall Thickness | 1.5mm |
| Price | $2.00 - 0.15m $5.00 - 0.95m $7.00 - 1.8m $10.00 - 3m $15.00 - 4.5m $35.00 - 10.5m |
| Quantity | See above lengths |
M5 Barb
These brass barbs screw into the tool head and accept the water and air lines.
| For Tube ID | 6mm |
| Threads | M5 |
| Hex Size | 8mm |
| Gasket? | Yes |
| Material | Brass |
| Price | $6.00 |
| Quantity | 2 |
Inline Air Filter
This filter is used to prevent soil and other debris from entering the vacuum pump.
| Price | $10.00 |
| Quantity | 1 |
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 |
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) |
| Rubber Gasket? | Included |
| Price | $5.00 |
| Quantity | 2 |
Garden Hose to Barb Adapter
This adapter connects a standard US garden hose to a 6mm ID tube.
| Material | Brass |
| For Tube ID | 6mm |
| Threads | 3/4” Female GHT (Garden Hose Thread) |
| Rubber Gasket? | Included |
| Price | $7.00 |
| Quantity | 1 |
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 |
| Length | 6 inches (152.4mm) |
| 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 |
| Price | $5.00 |
| Quantity | 1 |
Luer Lock Needles
These needles are used for seed injection.
| Material | Stainless steel |
| Gauges | 16, 19, and 22 |
| Length | 40mm |
| Covers? | Included |
| Price | $3.00 |
| Quantity | 3 of each gauge |
