Every water cooling system requires hoses or hard tubes to connect the individual components such as radiators, coolers, and expansion tanks. Until now, water cooling systems have typically used PVC hoses. The Alphacool AlphaTube TPV introduces a new material from the Alphacool Enterprise Solutions series. TPV, or EPDM rubber, is preferred in the industry.

What is the advantage of TPV? Compared to PVC hoses, the AlphaTube TPV hoses offer various advantages in a water cooling system. They are significantly more resistant to acids and bases and have a higher temperature resistance than PVC tubing. The Alphacool AlphaTube can withstand temperatures up to 155°C. While PVC tubing warps at higher water temperatures, especially at points with tighter bend radii, TPV tubing maintains its shape. This eliminates the risk of the hose warping to the point where water flow is impeded.

How easy is the AlphaTube to install? The Alphacool AlphaTube TPV hose is easy and simple to install, just like any other PVC hose. It is fundamentally slightly harder, but only slightly. The handling when laying the TPV tubing is just as simple as you are used to with PVC tubing.

Do I need special connectors? We recommend our specially adapted Alphacool HF TPV connectors. Since these connectors and the hose are from the Alphacool Enterprise Solutions series, they have been optimized for extremely high tensile strength and are partially equipped with a locking ring. Normal connectors can also be used, but the tensile strength will be lower.

The Alphacool AlphaTube TPV is characterized by its high resistance to acids, bases, and external influences. Additionally, the hose's exceptional durability far surpasses that of PVC hoses. The matte black hose also offers a discreet velvet look, making it an eye-catcher in every water-cooled PC.