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LEGO part 78c09: Hose, Ribbed 7mm D. 9L / 7.2cm

Tubes and Hoses8 colours53 sets

LEGO part LEGO part 78c09: Hose, Ribbed 7mm D. 9L / 7.2cm

Specifications

Reference78c09
CategoryTubes and Hoses
MaterialABS plastic
Colours8
Sets53
Listed pieces319
First appearance1998
Latest appearance2026
Element (Black)6443871 · 6420612
Most common colourBlack
SetopediaData: Rebrickable
Spec sheet updated on 2026-09-29

LEGO part 78c09, Hose, Ribbed 7mm D. 9L / 7.2cm, belongs to the Tubes and Hoses category. It exists in 8 colours and appears in 53 sets of our database, from 1998 to 2026, for a total of 319 listed pieces. Its most common colour is Black.

Number 78c09 identifies the shape and is moulded under the part. Each colour also has its own element ID, the one Pick a Brick uses: in black, it is 6443871.

Part 78c09 through the years

The oldest set in our database that contains part 78c09 is 8482 CyberMaster, released in 1998 in the Technic theme. It is still in use: the most recent set featuring it, 42238 Ducati Desmo450 MX Factory Motorcycle, dates from 2026.

Its peak year is 1998, with 9 sets containing it. The set with the most copies is 2000431 Connections Kit: 50 copies, against an average of 6 per set.

It is spread across several themes, led by Technic (28%), Educational and Dacta (15%) and FIRST LEGO League (13%). With 53 sets, it ranks no. 1,610 of 2,731 parts in our database and no. 10 of 36 in the Tubes and Hoses category.

Sets containing part 78c09, by period

PeriodSets
1998-199913
2000-200921
2010-201915
2020-20264

Colours of part 78c09

3 colours appear in only one set: trans-light blue (9761 No Limits Challenge Kit), red (8538 Muaka and Kane-ra) and purple (8269 Competition Ultra Challenge [aka Cyber Stinger]). One of its colours is transparent: trans-light blue.

Colour (element ID)SetsPiecesExample sets
Black6443871 · 642061232212421104212042150
Pearl Light Gray4495206 · 41416711253845881088461
Dark Turquoise4275293 · 4114737722380497479790
Yellow411868449200040085386575
Flat Silver6600684 · 60813444770165775442238
Trans-Light Blue42525911109761
Red4275392 · 4154851148538
Purple4120483128269

Where to buy part 78c09

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Sets that include part 78c09

Sets ranked by popularity that include at least one part 78c09, in any colour.

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Frequently asked questions

How many LEGO sets include part 78c09?

Part 78c09 (Hose, Ribbed 7mm D. 9L / 7.2cm) appears in 53 sets listed on Setopedia, from 1998 to 2026, in any colour.

Which LEGO set contains the most copies of part 78c09?

Set 2000431 Connections Kit, released in 2013, contains 50 copies, the highest count in our database. On average, a set containing part 78c09 has 6.

Which colours does LEGO part 78c09 come in?

8 colours are listed for part 78c09. The most common is Black, found in 32 sets.

What is the rarest colour of part 78c09?

According to our inventories, it is purple, found in only 1 set (8269 Competition Ultra Challenge [aka Cyber Stinger]).

What is the element ID of part 78c09 in black?

In black, part 78c09 has element ID 6443871 or 6420612. Number 78c09 is the mould number, the same for every colour.

Is LEGO part 78c09 still used in recent sets?

Yes: it appears in sets released in 2026, such as 42238 Ducati Desmo450 MX Factory Motorcycle.

Where can I buy LEGO part 78c09 individually?

Single parts 78c09 can be ordered on Pick a Brick (lego.com) in colours currently produced, or on BrickLink for older colours. The part is also included in the sets listed on this page.