Flojet 01811000C Equal Elbow, 3/8" PEX
The Flojet 01811000C is a genuine push-fit equal elbow for 3/8" ID PEX tubing. Tubing pushes into both ends and locks, turning the run through ninety degrees without clamps, crimps or tools.
A moulded elbow is not simply a convenience. PEX and similar tubing has a minimum bend radius, and forcing it tighter than that does two things — it reduces the bore at the very point where flow is already having to change direction, and it puts permanent stress into the tube wall that shortens its life and can eventually crack it. In a locker or a cabinet where the available space is smaller than the tube’s natural radius, an elbow is the only correct answer.
It also tidies a system in a way that pays back later. A run made with proper elbows sits flat against the structure, clips down securely and stays where it was put; a run made by bending the tube springs against its supports and works itself loose over seasons of vibration. Cut the tube square and clean, push both ends fully home, and give each a gentle pull to confirm it has locked before pressurising the system.
Key Features
- Genuine Flojet (Xylem) plumbing fitting — part of the quick-connect system
- Equal 3/8" ID PEX push-fit connections both ends
- Turns the run through 90 degrees without bending the tube past its minimum radius
- Keeps full bore through the corner where a forced bend would restrict it
- Assembles by hand — no clamps, crimps or special tools
Applications
- Fresh water plumbing systems built in 3/8" PEX tubing
- Routing tubing around bulkheads, corners and inside cabinets
- Replacing a forced tube bend that has flattened or stressed
- Neatening an existing run so it clips down and stays put
- Marine, RV and mobile potable water systems
Specifications
- Brand: Flojet (Xylem)
- Manufacturer Part Number: 01811000C
- Part Type: Push-fit equal elbow
- Connections: 3/8" ID PEX push-fit, both ends
- Angle: 90 degrees
- Condition: New
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How tight can I bend the tube instead of using an elbow?
Follow the tubing manufacturer’s minimum bend radius. As a practical guide, if the tube starts to go oval or you can feel it resisting sharply, you are past the point where an elbow is the better choice.
Q: Does an elbow reduce flow?
A moulded elbow has a small, predictable effect. A tube crushed round a tight corner has a much larger and far less predictable one, so in a confined space the elbow usually wins on flow as well as on reliability.
Q: Can the elbow be rotated after assembly?
The tube can usually be turned in the fitting to set the orientation, but do the aligning before you clip the run down. A joint that is being twisted in service is a joint under load it was not designed for.
Q: Is it safe to use elbows on the suction side?
Yes, though keep the number down. Every fitting adds a little restriction, and the suction side is where a pump has the least to spare before priming becomes difficult.
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