{"id":1145,"date":"2025-06-17T04:58:48","date_gmt":"2025-06-17T04:58:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tqwater.co.za\/?product=697simpletqa17-t-0805-protubing-black-10mm-od-x-7mm-id"},"modified":"2026-03-21T23:17:03","modified_gmt":"2026-03-21T23:17:03","slug":"697simpletqa17-t-0805-protubing-black-10mm-od-x-7mm-id","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/tqwater.co.za\/?product=697simpletqa17-t-0805-protubing-black-10mm-od-x-7mm-id","title":{"rendered":"Metric Tube 10\/7mm &#8211; Black (PE)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-path-to-node=\"2\"><b data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Full Description:<\/b> A high-performance, 10mm metric semi-rigid transfer tube manufactured from UV-stabilized Polyethylene (PE). This tubing is specifically designed for environments where light exclusion is critical to prevent organic growth and maintain fluid integrity over long distances.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Uses &amp; Applications:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"4\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Outdoor Nutrient Delivery:<\/b> Ideal for hydroponic systems exposed to sunlight.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Aquarium Plumbing:<\/b> Used for sump returns and manifold systems where algae prevention is required.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Industrial Metric Systems:<\/b> Compatible with European-standard metric pneumatic and fluid installations.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Algae-Sensitive Filtration:<\/b> Best used for water lines that pass through high-light areas or near windows.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Benefits:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"6\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Total UV Protection:<\/b> Carbon-black impregnated material prevents UV degradation and brittleness.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Algae-Block Technology:<\/b> 100% opaque wall stops light penetration, keeping the internal bore clean and free of bio-clogs.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Environmental Stress Resistance:<\/b> High-grade PE construction resists cracking and chemical wear.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Metric Precision:<\/b> Extruded to exacting tolerances for a perfect seal in metric push-fittings.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Compatible Systems:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"8\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\">Standard 10mm Metric Quick-Connect (Push-in) fittings<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\">7mm Barbed hose-tail connectors<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\">Metric-spec dosing and transfer pumps<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9\"><b data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Size &amp; Dimensions:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"10\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Outer Diameter:<\/b> 10 mm<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Inner Diameter:<\/b> 7 mm<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Length:<\/b> Sold per meter<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Weight:<\/b> ~0.06 kg per meter<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<h3 data-path-to-node=\"2\"><b data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Tubing &amp; Fitting Compatibility Master Chart<\/b><\/h3>\n<table data-path-to-node=\"3\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Tubing Description<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>OD (Outside)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>ID (Inside)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Use Push-In Fitting<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Use Barbed Fitting<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">\u00bc&#8221; RO Tubing<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,1,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">1\/4&#8243;<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,1,2,0\">~4mm<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,1,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,1,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">1\/4&#8243; Push-Fit<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,1,4,0\">4mm \/ 5mm Barb<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">\u215c&#8221; RO Tubing<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,2,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,2,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">3\/8&#8243;<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,2,2,0\">~6mm<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,2,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,2,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">3\/8&#8243; Push-Fit<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,2,4,0\">6mm Barb<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">\u215c&#8221; Brine Tubing<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,3,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">3\/8&#8243;<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,3,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">1\/4&#8243;<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,3,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,3,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">3\/8&#8243; Push-Fit<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,3,4,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,3,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">1\/4&#8243; (6mm) Barb<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">6\/4mm Dosing Tube<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,4,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">6mm<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,4,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">4mm<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,4,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">6mm Metric<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,4,4,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,4,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">4mm Barb<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,5,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">8\/5mm Dosing Tube<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,5,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">8mm<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,5,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">5mm<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,5,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,5,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">8mm Metric<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,5,4,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,5,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">5mm Barb<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,6,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">10\/7mm Metric Tube<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,6,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">10mm<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,6,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">7mm<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,6,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,6,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">10mm Metric<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,6,4,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,6,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">7mm Barb<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,7,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">12\/8mm Dosing Tube<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,7,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">12mm<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,7,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">8mm<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,7,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,7,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">12mm Metric<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,7,4,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,7,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">8mm Barb<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,8,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">\u00bd&#8221; Brine (Heavy)<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,8,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">1\/2&#8243;<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,8,2,0\">~10mm<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,8,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">1\/2&#8243; Push-Fit<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,8,4,0\">10mm Barb<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,9,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">\u00bd&#8221; Drain (PVC)<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,9,1,0\">~16mm<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,9,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">1\/2&#8243;<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,9,3,0\"><i data-path-to-node=\"3,9,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Not Compatible<\/i><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,9,4,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,9,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">1\/2&#8243; (13mm) Barb<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"4\" \/>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"5\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">\ud83d\udca1 How to Use This Chart:<\/b><\/h3>\n<h4 data-path-to-node=\"6\"><b data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">1. Are you using a &#8220;Push-In&#8221; (Quick-Connect) Fitting?<\/b><\/h4>\n<blockquote data-path-to-node=\"7\">\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,0\">Look at the <b data-path-to-node=\"7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"12\">OD (Outside Diameter)<\/b>. The tube must match the fitting size exactly.<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"7,1\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Warning:<\/b> A 1\/4&#8243; (6.35mm) tube will <b data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"35\">not<\/b> fit correctly into a 6mm Metric fitting. They look similar but will leak!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h4 data-path-to-node=\"8\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">2. Are you using a &#8220;Barbed&#8221; (Hose-Tail) Fitting?<\/b><\/h4>\n<blockquote data-path-to-node=\"9\">\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9,0\">Look at the <b data-path-to-node=\"9,0\" data-index-in-node=\"12\">ID (Inside Diameter)<\/b>. The &#8220;hole&#8221; of the tube must stretch over the ridges of the barb.<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"9,1\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Pro-Tip:<\/b> If the fit is tight, dip the end of the tube in <b data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"57\">hot water<\/b> for 30 seconds to soften the plastic before pushing it onto the barb.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h4 data-path-to-node=\"10\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">3. Are you using a &#8220;Jaco&#8221; (Compression) Fitting?<\/b><\/h4>\n<blockquote data-path-to-node=\"11\">\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11,0\">These fittings use a nut and a small plastic sleeve (ferrule). You must match the <b data-path-to-node=\"11,0\" data-index-in-node=\"82\">OD<\/b> of the tube to the nut size. 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