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Phanteks Glacier 12mm 45-degree hard tube adapter in gray chrome finish

Phanteks

Phanteks PH-A45_CR_12 12mm Hard Tube Adapter 45 diy cooling

SKU CH-51P7-K71HS MPN PH-A45_CR_12

Connects 12 mm hard tubing at a 45-degree angle using CNC-machined brass fittings with Viton seals

  • Product typeFittings
  • Product colorGray
  • Key featuresThe Glacier Fittings designed to compliment and work seamles
  • Ensures secure 12mm hard tube connections
  • 45-degree angle simplifies custom loop routing
  • CNC-machined brass delivers high flow performance
  • Viton seals provide automotive-grade leak protection
  • Mirror chrome finish matches Phanteks Glacier components

Purpose and audience

The Phanteks Glacier Fitting is a 12mm hard-tube adapter with a 45-degree angle for custom water-cooling loops. It suits builders assembling a rigid-tube system who need a precise directional change without adding extra bends.

Upgrade context

It replaces improvised angled joints or softer tubing sections that can restrict flow or leak over time. The jump is worth it when a clean 45-degree turn is required between components and standard straight fittings cannot achieve the routing.

Sustained-load behaviour

CNC-machined solid brass construction and VITON seals from automotive and aerospace specifications maintain sealing integrity and flow rates during continuous pump operation. The high-flow internal geometry resists pressure drop across extended gaming or rendering sessions.

How it compares

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Price $11.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand namePhanteks
Model namePH-A45_CR_12
Product typeFittings
Product colorGray
Size & build
Shipping weight0.04 kg
Package size46 × 43 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

What tube outer diameter does the 12 mm Glacier fitting accept?

The adapter is made for 12 mm outside-diameter hard tubing and uses a compression ring to grip the tube wall.

How do I install the 45-degree angled fitting without leaking?

Chamfer the tube end, slide the compression nut and ring on, push the tube fully into the fitting until it bottoms out, then hand-tighten the nut before a final quarter-turn with a wrench.

When should the VITON O-rings inside the brass body be replaced?

Inspect the seals during each loop drain; replace them if they show flattening, cracking or loss of elasticity, typically after several years of continuous use.

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