Lead Free Brass Pipe Fitting, 90 Degree Elbow, 1/8" NPT Female

This Merit Brass 90-degree elbow is a lead-free pipe fitting with 1/8" female NPT threads. The 90-degree elbow fitting, or "ell," connects two pipes at a 90-degree angle to change the direction of flow between pipes. It has female National Pipe Taper (NPT) threads for connecting to male threaded pipes, creating a tighter seal than straight threads and a locknut for increased stability. This fitting is made of brass for corrosion resistance, ductility at high temperatures, and low magnetic permeability. Brass can be connected to copper, brass, plastic, aluminum, and welded steel. This fitting meets Society of Auto Engineers (SAE) J476, American National Standards Institute (ANSI) B1.20.3, and Federal Standard (FED-STD) H28 specifications for quality assurance. This lead-free 90-degree elbow fitting meets American Society for Testing and Materials International (ASTM) B584 for quality assurance, National Sanitation Foundation International (NSF)/American National Standards Institute (ANSI) 61, Annex G for potable water, and meets the requirements for "lead free" plumbing as defined by California and Vermont.

Pipe fittings are components used for connecting, terminating, controlling flow, and changing the direction of piping in many different industries. When purchasing pipe fittings, consider the application, as this will affect material type, shape, size and required durability. Fittings are available threaded or unthreaded, in many shapes, styles, sizes, and schedules (pipe wall thickness).

Merit Brass manufactures pipe nipples and distributes pipe, valves, and fittings. The company, founded in 1937 and headquartered in Cleveland, OH, meets International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard 9001.