Hydro Flow® Premium Vinyl Tubing - 100ft Roll - 3/16in ID - Black

Reliable, Kink-Free Tubing for Hydroponic Systems — Hydro Flow Premium Vinyl Tubing 100ft, 3/16in ID

Hydro Flow Premium Vinyl Tubing is manufactured in the USA to consistent quality standards, delivering a reliable inner diameter, flexible handling, and dependable performance in hydroponic, irrigation, and water distribution applications. This 100ft roll of 3/16in ID (1/4in OD) black vinyl tubing provides ample material for new system builds, repairs, or expansions. The black finish blocks light transmission to inhibit algae growth inside the line.

Key Features & Benefits

• Made in the USA: Premium quality vinyl construction for long-lasting performance.
• 3/16in Inner Diameter / 1/4in Outer Diameter: Precise sizing for a leak-free fit with standard fittings.
• 100ft Roll: Sufficient length for new installations, replacements, or extensions.
• Black Color: Resists light transmission to inhibit algae growth inside the line.
• Flexible & Easy to Work With: Routes smoothly around obstacles without kinking.

Who Should Use This

Hydroponic growers, irrigators, and facility managers who need reliable vinyl tubing for nutrient delivery, water distribution, or general plumbing in grow environments. The 3/16in ID size suits applications matched to that specific flow and fitting requirement.

Compatibility

Inner diameter: 3/16in. Outer diameter: 1/4in. Compatible with standard barbed and compression fittings sized for 3/16in ID tubing, including Hydro Flow Premium Barbed fittings.

About Hydro Flow

Hydro Flow is a Hawthorne Gardening Company brand of hydroponic tubing and fittings, tracing to Sunlight Supply's original Hydro Flow product line and manufactured to consistent quality standards for irrigation and nutrient-delivery applications.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this tubing food-safe?

Hydro Flow vinyl tubing is formulated for use in hydroponic and irrigation systems. Verify food-safety certification with the manufacturer if your application has specific regulatory requirements.

Does black tubing prevent algae growth?

Yes — black vinyl blocks light from entering the tube, which inhibits algae growth inside the line. That keeps nutrient solution clearer and reduces the frequency of internal cleaning.

What fittings are compatible with the 3/16in ID tubing?

Standard barbed or compression fittings sized for 3/16in ID tubing are compatible, including Hydro Flow's own Premium Barbed fittings line. Match the fitting's barb size to this tubing's inner diameter for a leak-resistant fit.

Is it flexible enough for tight routing?

Yes — the premium vinyl construction provides excellent flexibility for routing around equipment and through tight spaces without kinking. That flexibility holds up even in cooler grow room temperatures where lesser tubing can stiffen.

How much tubing is on the 100ft roll?

This roll contains 100ft of 3/16in ID (1/4in OD) tubing, enough material for new installations, repairs, or extensions without running short mid-project. Buying the full roll also avoids the seams a shorter length would require on a longer run.