What is a 45 degree elbow used for?
A 45-degree elbow is a pipe fitting that changes the direction of a pipe run by 45 degrees (half the turn of a standard 90-degree elbow).
Key Points
A 45-degree elbow is a pipe fitting that changes the direction of a pipe run by 45 degrees (half the turn of a standard 90-degree elbow).
Key Points
- Creates a gentler bend than a 90° elbow
- Helps improve flow and reduce turbulence
- Commonly used when a slight directional change is needed
- Often paired as two 45s to create a smoother 90° turn
- Black iron / steel
- Copper
- Brass
- PVC / CPVC
- Stainless steel
- FIP (female threaded)
- MIP (male threaded)
- Slip / socket (for PVC or copper)
- Press-fit / PEX (depending on system)