Raindrip Compression Elbow - 1/2in - Retail Pack

UV-Stabilized Compression Elbow for 90-Degree Tubing Turns, Retail Pack

Bending 1/2in supply tubing sharply around a corner without a fitting usually kinks the line and chokes off flow right at the bend. Raindrip's compression elbow creates a clean 90-degree turn instead, with a compression ring that grips the tubing as it's rocked into place for a watertight seal.

This retail pack fits a home garden or small greenhouse layout that only needs a handful of direction changes rather than a bulk quantity.

Key Features & Benefits

• 90-degree compression elbow — creates a clean right-angle turn in 1/2in drip supply tubing or dripline without kinking.
• Compression ring fitment — grips the tubing as you rock and press it in for a watertight seal.
• ABS with UV inhibitors — resists cracking and degradation from outdoor sun exposure.
• 1/2in sizing — fits standard 1/2in (.620-.630in) poly drip supply tubing and dripline.
• Retail pack — sized for a home garden or small greenhouse layout needing only a few elbows.

Who Should Use This

Home gardeners and irrigation installers routing 1/2in supply tubing around raised bed edges, posts, corners, or obstacles in outdoor and greenhouse drip irrigation layouts rely on this elbow to change direction without kinking the line.

About National Diversified Sales

Raindrip, the drip and micro-irrigation brand of National Diversified Sales (NDS), has supplied compression fittings like this elbow across more than 30 years in residential and light-commercial irrigation. Founded in 1972, NDS built a broader catalog around the goal of delivering water efficiently to gardens, beds, and containers.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I install a compression elbow?

Insert the tubing end into the compression ring and rock it back and forth while applying pressure until the barb grips the tubing. For stiff tubing, soaking briefly in hot water or leaving it in the sun increases pliability before installation.

What tubing size does this elbow fit?

This elbow is designed for 1/2in poly drip supply tubing with an outer diameter of .620-.630 inches. Confirm your tubing matches that range before ordering.

Will UV exposure cause this fitting to crack?

No, the ABS material is treated with UV inhibitors specifically to protect against cracking and degradation from outdoor sun exposure. That makes it suitable for long-term outdoor or greenhouse installation.

What is the green color coding for?

Raindrip uses color coding on its compression fittings for quick size identification in the field, and green indicates the 1/2in size. That makes it easy to grab the right fitting size at a glance during a larger installation.