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1/2" Compression Female Hose Start Elbow

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SKU:
CFL
UPC:
652692117100

Description

Start at the Source. Turn the Corner.

The 1/2" Compression Female Hose Start Elbow is the ideal starting point for a drip system that connects to a faucet, hose bibb, or garden hose. This fitting features a swivel 3/4" Female Hose Thread (FHT) connection, allowing you to attach it securely to your water source or pressure regulator without twisting your entire line of tubing.

By orienting your 1/2" poly tubing at a 90-degree angle immediately after the connection, this elbow prevents kinking and allows for a neat, organized layout against a house wall or raised bed. As one of our most essential irrigation fittings for head assemblies, it utilizes a secure compression ring to grip the tubing for a permanent, leak-proof seal.

Why Choose a Swivel Elbow?
  • Prevents Kinking: The 90-degree design allows tubing to run straight down from a faucet, eliminating the stress and kinks common with straight adapters.
  • Easy Attachment: The swivel nut rotates independently of the fitting body, meaning you can tighten it onto a faucet without wrestling with a long coil of tubing.
  • Secure Compression: The internal compression ring bites into the 1/2" tubing, ensuring it won't pop off under standard operating pressures.
  • Durable Materials: Constructed from high-impact ABS plastic to withstand sunlight, weather, and fertilizers.
Technical Specifications

Key details for your head assembly.

Specification Details
Product Type Female Hose Start Elbow (Swivel)
Inlet Connection 3/4" Female Hose Thread (FHT) Swivel
Outlet Connection 1/2" Compression (Fits .690" - .710" OD Tubing)
Operating Pressure 0 - 60 PSI (Optimal: 20-30 PSI)
Material High-Impact ABS Plastic
MPN CSEL 700
How to Install: A Step-by-Step Guide

Install your system start in minutes.

Step 1: Connect to Source
Ensure the rubber hose washer is seated inside the swivel nut. Screw the swivel nut onto your faucet, timer, pressure regulator, or filter. Hand-tighten until snug.

Step 2: Prep Tubing
Cut your 1/2" poly tubing squarely. Check that the end is smooth and clean.
Tip: Warm the tubing end in the sun or hot water to soften it before installation.

Step 3: Insert Tubing
Push the 1/2" tubing into the compression end of the elbow. Rock it back and forth while pushing firmly until it passes the internal resistance ring (approx. 1/2" to 3/4" deep).

✔ Compatibility Check

Ensure this fitting fits your components:

  • Inlet: 3/4" Female Hose Thread (FHT). Fits standard garden faucets and hose-end timers.
  • Outlet: Fits standard 1/2" Poly Tubing (.690" - .710" OD).
  • Does NOT Fit: Drip Tape, 1/4" Micro Tubing, or Pipe Threads (PVC).

Complete Your System

Build a reliable head assembly with these parts:

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