A PVC elbow is a plastic pipe fitting, typically used in plumbing and drainage systems, that creates a bend in a pipe. These fittings are commonly used to change the direction of flow within a piping system.
Types and Uses of PVC Elbows
PVC elbows are available in various angles, most commonly:
- 90° Elbows: These create a right-angle (90-degree) turn in the pipe. They are the most frequently used type of PVC elbow. These come in different styles, including long sweep and short radius variations, impacting the flow characteristics.
- 45° Elbows: These create a 45-degree angle turn.
- 135° Elbows: Often used in situations where a sharper bend than a 90° is needed, but a more gradual turn than a 90° is desired.
PVC elbows are primarily used with PVC pipes for applications such as:
- Wastewater systems: Moving wastewater from sinks, toilets, and other fixtures.
- Drainage systems: Directing water away from buildings.
- Irrigation systems: Guiding water to plants and crops.
The reference material highlights that PVC elbows are commonly found in waste pipe systems. They can be either 90° angled bends or long sweep 90° bends, with other angles like 135° also available, often in sewer systems.
