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UV black flexible PVC tubing coil 13mm OD 10mm ID 3m length

Alphacool

Alphacool AlphaTube HF 16/10 UV Black 3m 2 in 1 accessory

SKU CH-WSHK-FMS3Z

UV-reactive PVC tubing with 10 mm inner and 13 mm outer diameter, rated to 80 °C and 18 bar burst pressure, supplied in a 3 m length

  • UV-reactive black tubing highlights custom loop aesthetics
  • 10 mm inner diameter matches standard 3/8-inch fittings
  • 13 mm outer diameter ensures secure compression connections
  • Flexible 65-70 Shore A PVC resists kinks in tight bends
  • Rated for -10 to 80 °C and 3 bar working pressure

Tubing for custom water cooling

Alphacool AlphaTube HF is a PVC hose made for custom liquid-cooling loops. It carries coolant between blocks, radiators, pumps and reservoirs in a desktop computer. The UV-reactive black finish glows under ultraviolet light for visual effect. Builders who want a coloured, flexible run use this tubing.

Replaces older or clear tubing

The 16/10 size (13 mm OD, 10 mm ID) upgrades from narrower or less flexible hose when tighter bends are needed without kinking. Working pressure is rated at 3 bar with a burst pressure of 18 bar, so it handles typical loop pressures. The jump is worth it when the current tube kinks on tight radii or lacks UV reactivity.

Check fitting size and loop layout

Verify that every compression or barbed fitting in the loop accepts 13 mm outer diameter and 10 mm inner diameter. Measure run lengths to confirm the 3 m (9.8 ft) roll covers the complete circuit with spare for errors. Ensure the operating temperature stays between -10 °C and 80 °C and that the 65-70 A-Shore hardness suits the planned bend radii.

Highlights

  • UV-reactive black tubing highlights custom loop aesthetics
  • 10 mm inner diameter matches standard 3/8-inch fittings
  • 13 mm outer diameter ensures secure compression connections
  • Flexible 65-70 Shore A PVC resists kinks in tight bends
  • Rated for -10 to 80 °C and 3 bar working pressure

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

What inner and outer diameters does the Alphacool AlphaTube HF 16/10 tubing use for fitting compatibility?

The tubing has a 10 mm inner diameter and a 13 mm outer diameter, matching standard 16/10 (3/8" ID) compression fittings for water-cooling loops.

How do you cut and seat this UV-black PVC tubing without kinking during installation?

Cut the 3 m length cleanly with a sharp tube cutter, slide the compression olive and nut onto the tube, then push firmly until the tube bottoms out against the fitting shoulder; the 65-70 Shore A hardness resists kinks on tight bends.

When should the tubing be replaced based on its pressure and temperature ratings?

Replace the hose if you see discoloration, hardening, or micro-cracks; it is rated for a working pressure of 3 bar up to 80 °C and a burst pressure of 18 bar, so degradation near those limits signals end of service life.

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