{"product_id":"drain-male-elbow-3-8-x-1-2","title":"Drain Male Elbow 3\/8\" x 1\/2\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen a drain line needs to turn a corner, this Bee Valve drain male elbow handles the job cleanly. It combines a 3\/8-inch male iron pipe thread (MIPT) with a 1\/2-inch barb in a 90-degree elbow, letting installers route softener and filter drain tubing around tight spaces without forcing the hose into a sharp, flow-restricting bend. It is a small fitting that makes a real difference in keeping drain plumbing neat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy an Elbow Helps\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrain tubing that kinks restricts flow and stresses the hose at the bend, which over time can lead to leaks or sluggish drainage during backwash. A 90-degree elbow lets the line change direction smoothly, preserving full flow. The barbed leg grips 1\/2-inch flexible tubing firmly, while the male-threaded leg seals into 3\/8-inch female drain ports on control valves and treatment housings. Nylon construction resists the corrosion and scale that constant drain-water exposure inflicts on metal fittings, ensuring a long service life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e90-degree elbow with 3\/8-inch MIPT to 1\/2-inch barb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable nylon body resists corrosion and scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRedirects drain tubing cleanly around obstructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarb secures 1\/2-inch flexible drain hose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits standard softener and filter drain ports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeeps drain runs neat in cramped utility spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn elbow fitting is invaluable wherever a straight adapter would force an awkward hose bend, such as when a control valve sits close to a wall or the drain must turn immediately toward a standpipe. This Bee Valve part keeps drain runs tidy and free-flowing in water softener and filtration installations, and its low cost makes it easy to keep a few extras on hand for both new builds and repairs. Combined with the matching straight adapters and tees in the line, it lets installers route a clean, efficient drain path in almost any layout. For multi-unit installations and custom layouts, this all-barb tee is the flexible building block that lets a single drain run branch or merge exactly where you need it. Inexpensive and corrosion-proof, it belongs in every installer's kit of softener and filter drain fittings. Because every port shares the same 1\/2-inch barb, it integrates seamlessly into a run built entirely from standard flexible tubing, giving installers true freedom to route drains wherever the layout demands.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bee Valve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45668792926261,"sku":"D0305ME","price":2.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/4950\/2261\/files\/d0305me.jpg?v=1782533300","url":"https:\/\/watersoftenerplus.com\/fr-eu\/products\/drain-male-elbow-3-8-x-1-2","provider":"Water Softener Plus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}