Elbow Pipe Fittings

Elbow pipe fittings help you turn a pipe run neatly around corners, obstacles and layout changes without changing to the wrong fitting type for the job. This collection is built for customers who need to compare more than just size. You can choose between different angles, connection methods and end arrangements, so it is easier to match the fitting to the pipework you already have and the way you plan to install it.

The first decision is the angle. Many elbows in this range are 90 degree fittings for a right-angle turn, while 45 degree options are useful where the route needs a gentler change of direction. It is worth keeping angle separate from everything else. An elbow describes the turn in the run, not the way the joint is made. This collection includes equal, reducing, street and wallplate elbow patterns, so check both ends carefully rather than assuming every fitting has the same size or connection layout.

Jointing method makes a real difference on site. Compression elbows create a mechanical joint and can usually be dismantled later, which often suits repairs, alterations or visible pipework where access matters. End feed and solder ring elbows create permanent soldered joints, with solder ring fittings including solder within the fitting. Press elbows are also permanent and are designed for use with compatible press tooling. If the route may need changing later, that difference in serviceability is worth deciding early.

Material, finish and size help narrow the choice further. Within this range you will find copper and brass fittings, plus selected chrome plated compression elbows where appearance matters on exposed pipework. Sizes span common small-bore plumbing dimensions and larger end feed options for bigger pipe runs. Some products also include reducing and threaded-style elbow variants, so the stated size on one side does not tell the whole story. Confirm both connection sizes, the fitting material and the connection type before ordering.

Access around the pipework is often the final deciding factor. Tight spaces can make one jointing system more practical than another, especially where heat, tooling clearance or future maintenance needs come into play. Where product details support it, you will also see recognised standards and approvals on relevant items, but they should still be checked against the individual fitting and intended application. If you want to compare more fitting types for the same job, you can also browse Plumbing Fittings or narrow by method through Compression Fittings.