45°STREET ELBOW；SP×H

DBRfittings' PVC 45° Short Turn Street Elbow is a specialized fitting used in PVC piping systems to change the direction of the flow by 45 degrees. Its defining characteristic is its "street" design, which makes it a compact and integral connector.

The name breaks down as follows:

PVC: The material - Polyvinyl Chloride, a strong, durable, and corrosion-resistant plastic.

45° Elbow: Its function - to create a 45-degree angle turn.

Short Turn: Describes the geometry - it has a tighter radius than a "long sweep" elbow, making it more compact.

Street: This is the key feature. A "street" fitting has one end that is sized like a pipe (it fits inside a socket of a same-sized fitting) and the other end that is a standard socket (it fits over a pipe).

Key Features and Design

Dual-End Design:

Spigot End (Male): This end is sized like a pipe (e.g., a 1" diameter pipe). It is designed to be inserted into the socket (female) end of another PVC fitting or pipe.

Socket End (Female): This is the standard bell-shaped end that accepts and is cemented onto a pipe of the same nominal size.

Compact & Space-Saving:
The street design eliminates the need for a short piece of pipe between two standard socket elbows. This makes it incredibly useful in tight spaces where a standard elbow and a pipe nipple would be too long.

Pressure Rating:
Like most PVC fittings, it is designed to handle a specific pressure, typically Schedule 40 or Schedule 80, which will be marked on the fitting.

Common Sizes

PVC 45° Street Elbows are widely available in a range of sizes to match standard pipe schedules.

Common Nominal Sizes: 1/2", 3/4", 1", 1-1/4", 1-1/2", 2", 3", 4", etc.

Schedule: Most common are Schedule 40 (white, for general pressure use) and Schedule 80 (dark gray, for higher pressure or industrial use).

Advantages and Benefits

Saves Space: Its compact design is the primary advantage, perfect for tight corners, wall penetrations, and confined utility boxes.

Reduces Connection Points: By combining a pipe spigot and a socket in one fitting, it reduces the number of glued joints needed. Fewer joints mean less potential for leaks and a faster installation.

Increases Rigidity: The direct connection can create a stiffer, more robust joint compared to a two-piece standard elbow connection.

Cost-Effective: While the fitting itself might be slightly more expensive than a standard elbow, it often saves money by reducing material (no need for a separate pipe nipple) and labor time.

Typical Applications

PVC 45° Street Elbows are used anywhere a compact 45-degree turn is needed in a pressurized or non-pressurized system:

Plumbing: For water supply lines, especially in tight spaces between studs in walls.

Irrigation Systems: Connecting to sprinkler heads or making directional changes in valve boxes.

Pool & Spa Plumbing: Navigating complex equipment pads and tight pipe runs.

Industrial Process Piping: For chemical processing, water treatment, or other industrial fluid handling.

DIY Projects: Used in creative projects like furniture, greenhouses, or structural frameworks where a clean, tight angle is required.