Heavy-Duty Black Poly Tubing – 6mm Precision Micro-Irrigation Line
Estimated delivery: 5 - 15 Business Days.
+5 days for regional locations on average [More Info]
Heavy-Duty Black Poly Tubing – 6mm Precision Micro-Irrigation Line
Precision at the plant site is the key to uniform growth and maximum yields. Our Heavy-Duty Black 6mm Poly Tubing is the professional choice for "spaghetti" lines and micro-irrigation setups. Designed to connect main distribution lines directly to individual drippers, stakes, or emitters, this tubing provides the targeted delivery required for high-frequency fertigation. The opaque black construction is engineered to be 100% light-proof, preventing algae growth within the micro-lines—a critical factor in avoiding the frustrating blockages that can lead to underwatered plants and crop loss. Flexible, durable, and easy to work with, this 100-metre bulk roll is the essential plumbing solution for any precision-focused grow room.
Best For: Individual plant "feeder" lines, connecting micro-drippers and stakes, precision fertigation systems, and DIY hydroponic manifolds.
Key Features
- 100% Light-Proof Algae Protection: The dense black pigmentation blocks all light penetration, ensuring your micro-lines remain clean and free from the algae build-up that typically clogs small-diameter emitters.
- Superior Micro-Flexibility: Engineered for maximum pliability, allowing you to navigate tight turns and intricate plant layouts without kinking or restricting the vital flow of nutrients.
- UV-Stabilised Performance: Manufactured from premium-grade polyethylene designed to withstand the intense radiation of LED and HPS lighting, ensuring the tubing won't become brittle or snap over time.
- Standard 6mm Compatibility: Perfectly fits all standard 4mm/6mm barbed micro-fittings, dripper stakes, and "take-off" connectors for a secure, leak-free installation.
- Bulk 100-Metre Value: The ideal choice for commercial facilities or large-scale multi-pot systems, providing ample length to reach every corner of your facility with zero wasted material.
- Inert & Chemical Resistant: Constructed from high-quality LDPE that is resistant to the acids and mineral salts found in concentrated hydroponic nutrients, preserving the integrity of your solution.
Available Options
- 6mm x 100 Metre Roll: The industry-standard bulk roll for large-scale installations and professional irrigation builds.
Specifications
- Diameter: 6mm (External) / 4mm (Internal)
- Material: Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
- Colour: Opaque Black (Light-Proof)
- Length: 100 Metre Bulk Roll
- Application: Micro-Drip Irrigation and Hydroponics
Installation & Maintenance Tips
- The "Hot Water" Trick: If you find the tubing difficult to push onto micro-fittings or drippers, dip the end in hot water for 10 seconds to soften the plastic for an easy, airtight seal.
- Square Cuts: Always use a sharp blade or dedicated tube cutter. An angled cut can lead to poor seating on the barb, increasing the risk of leaks under pump pressure.
- Manifold Balancing: Ensure all 6mm feeder lines from your main manifold are of equal length. This helps maintain consistent pressure and volume (uniformity) to every plant in the system.
Ideal For (Uses)
- Drip Stakes: Connecting 19mm or 25mm main lines to individual pressure-compensating (PC) drippers.
- Top-Feed Systems: Delivering nutrient solution directly to the root zone in coco-coir, rockwool, or perlite-based setups.
- Micro-Sprinklers: Ideal for low-pressure misting or cloning systems where precision water delivery is required.
Oversized Item Delivery Options
Oversized, heavy, and structural goods ship via specialist freight. Freight is calculated at checkout from estimated packaged volumetric or physical weight. Carrier depot audits may adjust the rate — if the increase exceeds 10%, we will contact you before processing.
Available options include:
✔ Delivery to your closest depot for pickup — default method
✔ Direct delivery — requires an operational forklift on site unless Tailgate Delivery has been specifically requested and quoted (contact us — this cannot be selected at checkout)
✔ Tailgate hydraulic lift delivery — must be specifically requested; contact us for a quote (not available as a checkout option; extra fees apply; required if you do not have a forklift)
✔ Forklift loading at our warehouse (no extra charge if you arrange your own freight)
✔ Direct truck delivery (available in Victoria)
Important Notes:
- Shipping costs vary by location and method
- Any carton or consignment over 25–30kg (or over 200cm) must be palletised
- Without a specifically requested and paid Tailgate Delivery quote, palletised freight requires a forklift on site — otherwise the carrier will redirect to the nearest depot
- Bulky and oversized items cannot be delivered to a PO Box — provide a physical street address
- Failed deliveries, locked gates, unattended sites, or incorrect business/forklift declarations may incur carrier redelivery, demurrage, and restocking fees as set out in our Terms & Conditions
Business Delivery:
- Selecting a business/commercial delivery rate warrants that the address has an operational forklift and certified operator during business hours
- If the carrier cannot unload, the consignment may be redirected to a depot and secondary fees may apply
- Additional fees may apply for failed delivery attempts due to lack of appropriate unloading equipment
See our Terms & Conditions (Article 8) for full freight and delivery rules.
Important Note on Availability & Shipping
Our warehouse is a logistics hub, not a retail showroom. Listing a product online does not mean it is stored at our Thomastown warehouse — many lines ship from supplier hubs (split fulfilment may apply).
How lead times work:
- Product page ETA: The Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) / lead-time badge shown on the product page at checkout is the agreed delivery timeframe for that order under Australian Consumer Law.
- Metro baselines: Advertised ETAs apply to standard metropolitan zones. Regional and remote addresses may take longer and may attract surcharges.
- Peak seasons: Orders in March–May, August–October, EOFY (June), Black Friday/Cyber Monday (November), and Christmas/New Year (December–January) may automatically add a 2–4 week buffer beyond the product page ETA.
- Supplier-dependent / backordered items: If stock is delayed, we will notify you with a revised ETA. You then have 7 days to accept the new timeframe or cancel for a full refund.
- Adloheat: Custom-made products from Adloheat (Pakenham, VIC) may take 4–12 weeks depending on the order.
Full fulfilment, cancellation, and freight rules are in our Terms & Conditions.
Biosecurity & Interstate Shipping Restrictions
Due to strict state biosecurity regulations, we are unable to ship some products to certain states and territories:
- Potting Mixes cannot be shipped to Western Australia (WA), the Northern Territory (NT), or Tasmania (TAS).
- Seeds cannot be shipped to Western Australia (WA).
Orders placed for these items to restricted states will be cancelled and refunded. It is the customer's responsibility to ensure that the items being ordered can lawfully be delivered to their state or territory.
We Offer the Best Prices
We are committed to offering competitive market rates. If you find an identical, currently stocked product advertised at a lower price by an authorised Australian competitor, contact us before purchase and we will review your request.
Price Match Conditions:
- The competitor must be a registered Australian business (active ABN) with a physical trading address or verified commercial presence in Australia
- The item must be identical in brand, model, SKU, gauge, dimensions, and specifications
- The lower price must be publicly advertised in AUD, currently active, and available for immediate purchase
- Excludes liquidation, clearance, closeouts, damaged goods, and discontinued lines
- Excludes overseas marketplaces and aggregators including Temu, AliExpress, eBay auction sellers, and Amazon third-party sellers
- Excludes trade quotes, bulk discounts, and custom negotiated quotes not publicly visible
- Requests must be made in writing before purchase
How to Request a Price Match:
Email [email protected] with a live link or official quote. We reserve sole discretion to verify and approve price match adjustments. See Article 6.7 of our Terms & Conditions.
Pricing Errors & 105% Store Credit
If a displayed price is incorrect due to a website error or an extraordinary supplier increase, we will contact you before processing. You may proceed at the corrected price, choose an alternative, or cancel for a full cash refund. A 105% store credit may be offered as a courtesy bonus at our sole discretion only. It is not an entitlement, and we may refuse it if we believe it is being abused or sought in bad faith. Full details: Terms & Conditions Article 6.1.
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