1/2 Inch White Water Line Elbow

Product Overview

This white 90 degree elbow turns a poultry drinker water line through a right angle when the row reaches a corner, a wall opening or an equipment obstacle. It measures 5.2 cm along one side and 4.8 cm along the other, and weighs 6.3 g per piece. Like the rest of the white series, it is molded as a push-fit sleeve so installers slide the pipe ends straight in without glue.

The elbow is a natural companion to the straight couplings and tees on the same 1/2 inch supply pipe, giving the line a clean 90 degree change of direction. It is packed 100 pieces per bag and 5000 pieces per carton, a lower piece count than the straight coupling because fewer elbows are needed per house, but still enough for whole projects and dealer restocks.

Key Features and Benefits

• True 90 degree turn - changes line direction neatly where rows meet corners or house walls.
• Compact 5.2 cm sides - keeps the bend tight against walls without wasting space along the row.
• Push-fit sleeve ends - accepts 1/2 inch pipe on both sides for quick assembly with hand pressure.
• 6.3 g light body - keeps the corner joint light and reduces stress on nearby support clips.
• Plain white finish - matches the rest of the white 1/2 inch fitting family on the supply line.
• High carton packing - 5000 pieces per carton suits distributor stock and large retrofit projects.

Technical Specifications

• Product name: 1/2 inch white 90 degree water line elbow
• Side length: 5.2 cm
• Side height: 4.8 cm
• Net weight: 6.3 g
• Packing: 100 pieces per bag, 5000 pieces per carton
• Material: white engineering plastic

Materials and Quality

The elbow is molded in white plastic that keeps its right-angle shape under normal line tension and resists humidity inside poultry houses. The bend radius is smooth rather than sharp, so water flows around the corner without creating a sediment trap. Each piece is checked for even wall thickness and clean openings at both ends before packing.

Because the same mold has run for a long production life, elbows ordered years apart still swap with the original installation. The plastic also stands up to the routine disinfectants used during empty-house wash-down, so the elbow keeps its shape through many production cycles.

The outer surfaces of the two sleeves are formed to the same outer diameter as the straight couplings, so a corner section swaps parts with the rest of the white series without adapters.

How to Use and Maintain

Slide one pipe end into each sleeve until it seats, then position the elbow so the corner does not kink the flexible hose attached downstream. Add a support clip near the elbow so the weight of the line does not hang on the bend itself.

During line flushing, run water through the corner and watch for weepage; if the elbow leaks at a pipe end, reseat the pipe. Store spare elbows in the dry farm tool cabinet so the plastic stays ready for repairs between flocks.

During the first pressure test on a rebuilt corner, place a dry hand on the outer bend while the water comes up to pressure; a micro-crack will feel cold long before a visible drop forms, which lets the crew replace the elbow before the birds are restocked. Mark any elbow that has been replaced during the season, so next year's inspection knows which corners have already been serviced.

Applications

This elbow is used on the 1/2 inch supply pipe wherever the drinker line must turn 90 degrees, such as at house corners, around support posts or at the transition between two sections of row. It appears on layer houses, broiler houses and breeder farms alike. The same elbow also fits on transition sections where rigid pipe meets flexible drops.

It is also a useful repair part when an old cracked corner joint needs replacement, since farmers can cut out the damaged elbow and reuse the existing pipe lengths on either side. Distributors stock it together with couplings, tees and end caps to cover the full corner-to-corner supply line, and it mixes well in one container order.

Why Choose Hebei Yilu Shunfeng Breeding Equipment

Hebei Yilu Shunfeng Breeding Equipment Co., Ltd. specializes in poultry feeding, drinking and breeding equipment for farmers and distributors worldwide. Every product is checked before shipment to ensure consistent quality, and orders are packed with export-grade packaging to protect the goods during transport. Our sales team can provide specification sheets, packing details and shipping advice for any order size. If you need more information about this elbow, packaging options or mixed container loads, please contact us.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What angle does this elbow provide?

It is a 90 degree elbow, designed to turn the 1/2 inch supply pipe neatly around corners and obstacles in the house.

Q2: Do I need glue to seal the joints?

No, the sleeve ends are made for push-fit installation; the pipe grips by friction once it seats against the shoulder inside the elbow. In cold weather, warming the pipe ends in a bucket of warm water helps them slide in more easily.

Q3: Can it support the line weight on its own?

We recommend adding a pipe holder clip near the elbow so the bend does not carry the whole suspended line load by itself. Without this clip, the elbow gradually tips out of true and the corner sag becomes visible along the row.

Q4: How is it packed for export?

100 pieces per bag and 5000 pieces per carton, and it can be combined with other white fittings in one container for mixed orders. Sample bags are available for dealers who want to stock the corner fittings before committing to a full carton.