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 |
![tubing tubing](/v1.0/Extras/bom/_images/tubing.jpg)
![tubing tubing](/v1.0/Extras/bom/_images/tubing.jpg)
![Vacuum Tube Vacuum Tube](/v1.0/Extras/bom/_images/vacuum_tube.jpg)
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 |
![M5 Barb M5 Barb](/v1.0/Extras/bom/_images/m5_barb.jpg)
Inline Air Filter
This filter is used to prevent soil and other debris from entering the vacuum pump.
Price | $10.00 |
Quantity | 1 |
![Inline Air Filter Inline Air Filter](/v1.0/Extras/bom/_images/inline_air_filter.jpg)
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 |
![90 Degree Barb 90 Degree Barb](/v1.0/Extras/bom/_images/90_degree_barb.jpg)
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 |
![NPT to Barb Adapter NPT to Barb Adapter](/v1.0/Extras/bom/_images/npt_to_barb_adapter.jpg)
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 |
![Garden Hose to Barb Adapter Garden Hose to Barb Adapter](/v1.0/Extras/bom/_images/garden_hose_to_barb_adapter.jpg)
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 |
![15 PSI pressure regulator 15 PSI pressure regulator](/v1.0/Extras/bom/_images/15_psi_pressure_regulator.jpg)
![15 PSI pressure regulator 15 PSI pressure regulator](/v1.0/Extras/bom/_images/15_psi_pressure_regulator.jpg)
![pressure regulator arrow pressure regulator arrow](/v1.0/Extras/bom/_images/pressure_regulator_arrow.jpg)
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 Adapter Luer Lock Adapter](/v1.0/Extras/bom/_images/luer_lock_adapter.jpg)
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 |
![luer lock needles luer lock needles](/v1.0/Extras/bom/_images/luer_lock_needles.jpg)