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Small matte black G1/4 screw plug with short thread and Alphacool logo

Alphacool

Alphacool Eiszapfen G1/4 Stop Plug Black 17252

SKU CH-Z8Q3-XV392

G1/4 stop plug with short thread prevents over-tightening and fits all quarter-inch openings

  • Key featuresThis screw plug fits in all ¼” openings. The screw thread is
  • Short thread prevents over-tightening in any G1/4 port
  • Durable coating resists chipping and peeling over time
  • High-flow design maintains loop performance without restriction
  • Matte black finish integrates cleanly into custom loops
  • Single plug seals unused ports for a tidy build

G1/4 stop plug for custom loops

The Alphacool Eiszapfen G1/4 stop plug in black finishes unused ports in custom liquid-cooling loops. Its short thread prevents over-tightening and protects delicate component bases. The deep matte coating resists chipping and peeling over time. A laser-etched Alphacool logo identifies the part at a glance.

Single plug supplied in the package

The box contains one screw plug, ready to seal a single G1/4 opening immediately. No additional washers, tools or adapters are included. The high-flow design maintains unrestricted passage when the plug is removed for maintenance. Builders must purchase extra units for each additional port they wish to close.

Suits builders closing open G1/4 ports

This plug suits anyone finishing a custom loop who needs a reliable, colour-matched port seal. It does not suit users requiring angled fittings, rotary adapters or pass-through couplings. Buyers needing multiple port types should look for fitting kits that include varied connectors. Systems using non-standard thread sizes cannot use this plug.

How it compares

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Price $6.99
Cheaper than about 78% of the 2,955 comparable items (median $17.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameAlphacool
Model name1011181
Part number1011181

Questions about this item

Will the black coating on the 17252 stop plug wear off or need re-coating over time?

The outer coating is bound to the surface by a special procedure that prevents chipping or peeling, so the deep matte black finish is designed to last without maintenance.

What stops the 1011181 plug from being screwed in too far and damaging the G1/4 port?

The screw thread is kept short specifically to eliminate the risk of over-insertion into any standard quarter-inch opening.

Does the 17252 plug generate any heat or noise when left in a loop running continuously?

As a passive sealing component with no moving parts or electrical function, it produces zero noise and adds no measurable heat to the system.

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