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1/4" Barbed Elbows

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$2.05

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SKU:
1490-10

Description

Sharp Turns. Clean Corners.

The 1/4" Barbed Elbow is the professional solution for navigating tight corners with your micro-irrigation system. Designed to create a precise 90-degree turn, this fitting prevents 1/4" micro tubing from kinking or restricting flow when bending around pot rims, raised bed corners, or architectural features.

These essential irrigation fittings feature dual sharp barbs that securely grip the inside of standard micro tubing without the need for glue or clamps. Whether you are building a complex container garden or routing supply lines along a deck rail, these elbows ensure your system looks neat and functions perfectly under pressure.

Why Use Barbed Elbows?
  • Kink Prevention: Bending micro tubing too tightly can pinch off water flow. An elbow eliminates this risk by handling the turn for you.
  • Clean Aesthetics: Keeps tubing runs straight and orderly, especially in visible areas like patios and decks.
  • Secure Connection: Double-barb design ensures a leak-proof hold on vinyl or polyethylene tubing (up to 30 PSI).
  • Versatile Use: Perfect for routing tubing into pots, around corners, or branching off a mainline in a specific direction.
Technical Specifications

Fitting details for system design.

Specification Details
Product Type 1/4" Barbed Elbow (90°)
Connection Style Barb x Barb
Tubing Compatibility Fits 1/4" Micro Tubing (.170" ID)
Operating Pressure 10 - 30 PSI Recommended
Material UV Resistant Plastic
Manufacturer Tempo
MPN FEL250
How to Install: A Step-by-Step Guide

Install in seconds without tools:

Step 1: Cut the Tubing
Using scissors or a tubing cutter, make a clean, square cut in your 1/4" micro tubing where you need the turn.

Step 2: Insert First Barb
Push one end of the elbow firmly into the first section of tubing. Ensure the tubing slides completely over the barb.

Step 3: Connect Second Line
Push the second section of tubing onto the other end of the elbow to complete the 90-degree turn.

Tip:
If the tubing is cold or difficult to attach, dip the end in warm water for a few seconds to soften it before inserting the barb.

✔ Compatibility Check

Verify this fitting fits your needs:

  • Tubing Size: Compatible with 1/4" Vinyl (PE) and Polyethylene Micro Tubing (.170" ID).
  • Function: Creates a hard 90-degree turn to route tubing cleanly.
  • Not for: 1/2" Tubing or Garden Hose connections.

Complete Your System

Essential components for a professional micro-irrigation installation:

  • 1/4" Micro Tubing: The flexible supply line for your plants.
  • Punch Tool: Required if you are connecting this line to a mainline.
  • Goof Plugs: Essential for fixing misplaced holes in your mainline.
  • Drippers: Emitters to deliver water directly to the plant's root zone.
  • Bug Plugs: Keep ants and earwigs out of your open tubing ends.

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