Brass Elbow, 1/4" 45, Lead Free

This lead-free brass 45-degree elbow from Midland Metal is a 1/4-inch fitting with FIPT x FIPT connections, designed to change the direction of a small-diameter water line at a gentle 45-degree angle. The lead-free brass construction makes it a safe and durable choice for potable water plumbing as well as the small tubing runs common throughout water treatment, filtration, and metering installations.

A 45-degree elbow is the fitting installers reach for when a line needs to route around an obstacle without the abrupt turn of a 90-degree elbow. The shallower angle helps reduce flow restriction and turbulence at the bend, and it often allows for a cleaner, more natural pipe path in tight spaces. With female threads on both ends, this elbow joins two male-threaded components or nipples cleanly, sealing reliably when the threads are properly taped or doped.

Specifications

• Brand: Midland Metal Mfg
• Fitting type: 45-degree elbow
• Connection: FIPT x FIPT (female x female)
• Material: lead-free brass
• Size: 1/4 inch
• Item weight: 0.08 lbs

Brass remains a favorite among professionals for good reason: it offers excellent corrosion resistance, holds up well under pressure, and provides long service life in both new construction and repair work. The lead-free formulation meets modern requirements for potable water systems, so you can use this elbow with confidence on drinking water lines as well as drain and accessory plumbing.

This compact 1/4-inch elbow is well suited to small supply runs, drain lines, sample ports, and the accessory plumbing found on softeners, filters, and reverse osmosis systems. Before installing, confirm the thread size and the orientation the bend needs to achieve, then apply PTFE tape or pipe dope and tighten to a snug, leak-free fit. Durable, code-friendly, and versatile, it is exactly the kind of fitting that belongs in any well-stocked plumbing kit. For tubing runs where space is at a premium, the modest footprint of this 1/4-inch elbow lets you make a clean directional change without crowding adjacent fittings or stressing the line. Like all the fittings in this family, it pairs naturally with brass nipples and adapters, so you can build out a compact, all-brass run that resists corrosion uniformly rather than mixing materials that may age at different rates.