Brass Street Elbows
A brass street elbow is a 90° brass elbow with one female-threaded end and one male-threaded end. The male spigot screws directly into a tap, valve or device port.
It turns the line without an intermediate nipple at taps, stop taps, combi boilers and meter outlets. It is supplied in 11 sizes from 1/8″ to 3″.
Main Applications
- Tap and stop tap connections
- Combi boiler and water heater outlets
- Turns right at meter and valve outlets
- Instrument connections
- Compressed air equipment outlets
- Female ports on machines
Technical Data
| Fitting type | 90° street elbow |
|---|---|
| Thread | One end female, one end male; G or R (depending on model) |
| Sizes | 1/8″, 1/4″, 3/8″, 1/2″, 3/4″, 1″, 1 1/4″, 1 1/2″, 2″, 2 1/2″, 3″ (product range) |
| Material | Brass CW617N (similar manufacturer sheet; depending on model) |
| Nominal pressure | PN16 (similar manufacturer sheet) |
| Max. working temperature | 160 °C (similar manufacturer sheet) |
| Surface | Natural brass |
| 4″ size | Please ask |
| Type with two female ends | With a brass elbow |
| Installation | With thread sealing tape, hemp or sealant |
| Production | Hot forging (depending on model) |
| Media | Water, heating water, compressed air |
Material Options
| Part | Brass | Nickel-plated brass | Stainless (AISI 304) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body | Brass CW617N (depending on model) | Brass body, nickel plated (depending on model) | AISI 304 stainless steel |
| Surface | Natural brass | Nickel plating | Uncoated stainless |
| Thread | Female + male, G / R (depending on model) | Depending on model | ISO 7-1 |
| Pressure rating | PN16, max. 160 °C (similar manufacturer sheet) | Depending on model | 20 bar −20…+38 °C (ISO 4144) |
| Suitable media | Domestic water, heating water, compressed air | Visible fixture connections | Food, chemicals, seawater |
Which material? At tap and device connections a brass street elbow gives a transition in the same material as the fixture; stainless is preferred in aggressive environments.
Advantages
No Intermediate Nipple
- One less part and one less threaded joint
Suited to Tap Outlets
- The spigot screws directly into the fixture
11 Sizes
- From 1/8″ to 3″
No Rust
- Brass body
Construction and Design Features
- Female-threaded end and male spigot at right angles
- Forged brass body (depending on model)
- Wrench flats on the body (depending on model)
- Installation without welding
Send the street elbow size and quantity; we will confirm the suitable brass fitting from stock.
How to Choose?
- Identify the endsIf one side is a female port choose a street elbow; if both sides are pipe, an elbow.
- Measure the sizeThe spigot and the female end are the same size.
- Plan the orientationThe elbow turns as the spigot is tightened; make sure the female end faces the right way.
- Confirm the thread typeCheck whether the fixture port has a G or R thread.
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