--- product_id: 131632395 title: "5mm*5m PMMA Plastic Side Glow Cable for Car Home Use Fiber Optic Light" brand: "akepo" price: "₩66208" currency: KRW in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 category: "Akepo" url: https://www.desertcart.kr/products/131632395-5mm-5m-pmma-plastic-side-glow-cable-for-car-home store_origin: KR region: South Korea --- # Waterproof & safe for wet areas 5m length for versatile design Flexible & bendable with 8x diameter min bend 5mm*5m PMMA Plastic Side Glow Cable for Car Home Use Fiber Optic Light **Brand:** akepo **Price:** ₩66208 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ✨ Light up your world—flexible, safe, and endlessly stylish! 💡 ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 5mm*5m PMMA Plastic Side Glow Cable for Car Home Use Fiber Optic Light by akepo - **How much does it cost?** ₩66208 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.kr](https://www.desertcart.kr/products/131632395-5mm-5m-pmma-plastic-side-glow-cable-for-car-home) ## Best For - akepo enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted akepo brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Durable & Sleek Design:** Teflon outer layer and PMMA core ensure toughness and a crystal-clear finish that elevates any interior or exterior setting. - • **Plug & Play Compatibility:** Works flawlessly with standard light engines (sold separately) for effortless integration into your creative lighting projects. - • **Seamless Side Glow Effect:** Transmits soft, uniform light only when paired with a light engine, creating mesmerizing side illumination without hotspots. - • **Safe & Waterproof Innovation:** No electricity, no heat, no UV or IR rays—perfect for moisture-prone environments like pools, cars, and galleries. - • **Illuminate Your Space, Your Way:** 5 meters of ultra-flexible PMMA fiber optic cable lets you craft custom ambient lighting that fits your vibe. ## Overview The AKEPO 5mm*5m PMMA Plastic Side Glow Cable is a premium fiber optic lighting solution designed for creative professionals and enthusiasts. Featuring a flexible, waterproof PMMA core with a Teflon outer layer, it safely transmits soft, uniform side glow light when connected to a compatible light engine (not included). Ideal for sophisticated ambient lighting in cars, art exhibitions, pools, and upscale interiors, this 5-meter cable offers durability, heat-free operation, and UV/IR-free illumination, making it the perfect choice for stylish, safe, and customizable lighting projects. ## Description Product description PMMA Plastic Fiber Optic Side Glow Cable Optical fiber is a kind of light transmit material. No electricity, soft and flexible, no UV rays or IR energy. Waterproof and virtually no heat. Perfect apply to: Interior light decoration of swimming pools, hotels and restaurants, Art exhibition, gallery, KTV, pubs, Car, light of the washbasin and display cabinet and so on. ------------------------------------------------------------ Plastic PMMA Fiber Optic Side Glow Cable Skin material: Teflon Core material: PMMA polymer Minimum bending diameter: 8 times diameter proper temperature: -50℉- +158℉ Optical loss: 400db/km Wavelength range: 380—780nm Maximum angle of incidence: 75° Outer layer refractive index: 1.34 Core refractive index: 1.47 Optical fiber need to use together with light engine as it only transmit light by the transparent tube but can not lit up by itself. This package WITHOUT any light source. Package Included 1x Side glow optical fiber light cable Diameter 0.19in(5mm)*16.4ft(5m) *Comes without light source, you need to buy separately. Transmit Light to Body of The Fiber Optical fiber need to use together with light engine(not come with, you need to buy separately) as it only transmit light by the transparent tube but can not lit up by itself. Waterproof & Safe Fiber cables are waterproof and no risk of electric shock as it is made of PMMA plastic. Widely Application Replacement fibers for gaming graphics card Replacement fibers for car interior light cables (totally round, without the ribbon to insert to the gap) Where you need soft atmosphere light but a little wet Contour lights Model kit enhancement Review: FiberGlows - This works great when the led is couple to the fiber end. Review: Fiber optic shift indicator - Worked perfectly for my project, was able to bend into shape, at bend point it gets brighter, used 3mm blue led’s to illuminate ## Features - PMMA side glow fiber optic cable waterproof and only transmit light when you connect it with the light engine. Transparent, nice surface and uniform thickness. - Virtually no heat and electrical hazard, only transmits visible and soft light so no risk of heat damage and can be apply to heat allergic occasions. - No UV rays or IR Energy. Best choice for the museum, art exhibition and car illumination etc. - Diameter from 0.06in (1.5mm) - 0.31in (8mm), length: 16.4ft(5 meter).This package WITHOUT any light source. - Excellent toughness, soft and flexible cable can design whatever shape you want. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07R81YYSD | | Best Sellers Rank | #26,426 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #130 in Fiber Optic Cables | | Brand | AKEPO | | Brand Name | AKEPO | | Cable Type | Fiber Optic | | Color | Transparent | | Compatible Devices | Light Engine, Light Source | | Connector Gender | Male-to-Male | | Connector Type | Optical | | Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 191 Reviews | | Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor, Outdoor | | Item Shape | Cable | | Item Weight | 0.18 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | AKEPO | | Model | AKEPO-* | | Model Name | AKEPO | | Number of Items | 1 | | Other Special Features of the Product | Without light source | | Outer Material | Teflon | | Recommended Uses For Product | Interior light decoration of swimming pools, hotels and restaurants, Art exhibition, gallery, KTV, pubs, Car, light of the washbasin and display cabinet Recommended Uses For Product Interior light decoration of swimming pools, hotels and restaurants, Art exhibition, gallery, KTV, pubs, Car, light of the washbasin and display cabinet See more | | Special Feature | Without light source | | UPC | 769407391417 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** AKEPO - **Cable Type:** Fiber Optic - **Compatible Devices:** Light Engine, Light Source - **Connector Type:** Optical - **Special Feature:** Without light source ## Images ![5mm*5m PMMA Plastic Side Glow Cable for Car Home Use Fiber Optic Light - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51IR94N4OKL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: How do you get it to glow? i have used two different leds attaching with heatshrink. a 5mm and 3mm. it will not glow more than 1/2 inch at most. if i** A: Hi，usually it will glow the whole fiber cable after you connect it to the light engine source (the light source more powerful, the cable will more bright）). If you bought our product and change different light souece still not glow like this please contact us to and send us the photo of the problem. We will give you a satisfied solution. Thanks! **Q: All one color or one of each color shown ?** A: Please read the item page before you buy this item. It is very important! This item without any light source, the side glow fiber optic cable only transmit light，CANNOT light up by itself. The color is depends on the light source you use. The picture is showing the cable when it connecting with light source. **Q: What kind of plastic is the core material made from? polymer? the material is not pmma. what happens with uv exposure? do you have a msds sheet?** A: Skin material: Teflon. Core material: PMMA polymer. Block most of the UV rays and IR energy from the light source you use. The package not comes with MSDS sheet. **Q: what is the refractive index? where is the data sheet?** A: Outer layer refractive index: 1.34. Core refractive index: 1.47. Please see the description section for the parameter. Thanks! ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ FiberGlows *by B***G on February 2, 2026* This works great when the led is couple to the fiber end. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fiber optic shift indicator *by M***D on August 28, 2025* Worked perfectly for my project, was able to bend into shape, at bend point it gets brighter, used 3mm blue led’s to illuminate ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ LED Running Vest Fix 🦺 *by V***S on March 6, 2025* I fixed my running vest light by replacing the worn-out flexible wire. The original wire stopped working, possibly due to a pinch. Instead of buying a new vest, I got this replacement, and now my vest shines brighter than ever! ## Frequently Bought Together - AKEPO Ф0.19in(5mm)*16.4ft(5m) PMMA Plastic Side Glow Cable for Fiber Optic Light, Fiber Optic Lighting Decoration for Car Home Use Fiber Optic Light - AZIMOM PMMA Plastic End Glow Fiber Optic Cable 0.75mm(0.03in) 100m(328ft)/Roll for Star Sky Ceiling All Kind Led Light Engine Driver Source - AKEPO PMMA END Glow Fiber Optic Light Cable 100pcs Ф0.03in(0.75mm) 6.5ft/2m for LED Star Ceiling Sky Light Kit and Fibre Optical Lighting Decoration (Without Light Source) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.kr/products/131632395-5mm-5m-pmma-plastic-side-glow-cable-for-car-home](https://www.desertcart.kr/products/131632395-5mm-5m-pmma-plastic-side-glow-cable-for-car-home) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Korea* *Store origin: KR* *Last updated: 2026-07-29*