Charman Inc.
Charman Push Fit Drop Ear Elbow
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Description
Charman Push Fit Drop Ear Elbow
Charman Push Fit Drop Ear Elbows provide a convenient 90-degree transition from compatible CTS tubing to a threaded connection while incorporating mounting ears for securing the fitting to a suitable support surface. The push-fit connection helps simplify installation without soldering, clamps, unions, or glue.
Available in 1/2" and 3/4" sizes, Charman Push Fit Drop Ear Elbows feature compact lead-free brass construction and are designed for compatible copper tubing, CTS CPVC, and PEX. The drop ear configuration is useful where a secured 90-degree connection point is needed for compatible plumbing installations.
Product Highlights
- Drop ear elbow design
- 90-degree connection configuration
- Available in 1/2" and 3/4"
- Compact lead-free brass construction
- Mounting ears help secure the fitting in position
- Compatible with copper tubing, CTS CPVC, and PEX
- Push-fit installation requires no soldering, clamps, unions, or glue
- Charman push-fitting family is certified for service up to 200 PSI and 200°F
What Is a Push Fit Drop Ear Elbow?
A push fit drop ear elbow is a 90-degree plumbing fitting designed to provide a transition between compatible CTS tubing and a threaded connection while allowing the fitting to be mechanically secured through its mounting ears.
The push-fit side simplifies connection to properly prepared compatible tubing, while the drop ear body provides mounting points that help stabilize the fitting at the installation location.
Why Choose a Charman Push Fit Drop Ear Elbow?
Fast Push-Fit Installation
- No soldering is required
- No glue or clamps are required
- Push-fit installation simplifies assembly
- Useful for plumbing repairs and renovations
- Helps reduce traditional tubing-joining steps during installation
Secure Mounting Design
- Integrated mounting ears
- 90-degree fitting configuration
- Helps stabilize the connection point
- Can be secured to suitable structural support
- Useful where the fitting should remain firmly positioned
Common Applications
Residential Plumbing
- Water-line connections
- Plumbing renovations
- Fixture connection points
- Wall-mounted plumbing locations
- Potable-water distribution systems
Commercial & General Plumbing
- Piping repairs
- Maintenance installations
- Secured connection points
- Commercial water distribution
- Copper, CTS CPVC, and PEX installations
Construction Details
Lead-Free Brass Body
- Compact brass construction
- Integrated mounting ears
- Designed for secured connections
- Built for dependable plumbing installations
- Lead-free design for compatible potable-water applications
Push-Fit Connection System
- No soldering is required
- No glue or unions are required
- Designed for compatible CTS tubing
- Push-fit connection helps simplify installation
- Suitable for compatible copper, CTS CPVC, and PEX
Drop Ear Elbow Design
The Charman Push Fit Drop Ear Elbow combines a 90-degree elbow configuration with integrated mounting ears. The mounting points allow the fitting to be secured to appropriate structural support, helping maintain the desired position of the connection.
The fitting is available in 1/2" and 3/4" sizes for compatible CTS plumbing systems. Its combination of push-fit installation and mechanical mounting makes it useful where both a directional change and a secured connection point are required.
Drop Ear Elbow vs. Standard Elbow
Push Fit Drop Ear Elbow
- 90-degree configuration
- Includes mounting ears
- Designed for secured installation
- Available in 1/2" and 3/4"
- Useful where a fixed connection point is required
Standard Push Fit Elbow
- 90-degree configuration
- No mounting ears
- Connects two tubing sections
- Available as a separate Charman product
- Used for standard directional changes in piping
Where a Charman Push Fit Drop Ear Elbow Makes Sense
- At secured connection points
- For 90-degree plumbing transitions
- Where the fitting needs structural support
- During residential and commercial plumbing work
- In compatible copper, CTS CPVC, and PEX piping systems
- Where a mounted fitting provides a stable transition between tubing and a threaded plumbing connection
Installation & Selection Considerations
- Select the fitting size that matches the tubing.
- Secure the mounting ears to suitable structural support.
- Confirm the threaded connection matches the mating plumbing component.
- Cut tubing square and make sure the connection surface is clean and free of burrs.
- Verify the complete piping system is suitable for the intended pressure, temperature, media, and applicable codes.
Product Selection Considerations
Fitting Size
Select the Charman Push Fit Drop Ear Elbow according to the connection size required by the installation. This listing includes 1/2" and 3/4" configurations.
Mounting Requirements
Choose a drop ear elbow when the installation requires a 90-degree connection that can be mechanically secured. For a standard tubing-to-tubing directional change without mounting ears, select a Charman Push Fit Elbow.
The GetPipe.com team can help confirm your fitting size, tubing type, threaded connection, and mounting requirements before you order.
Frequently Asked Questions
What sizes are available?
This listing includes 1/2" and 3/4" Charman Push Fit Drop Ear Elbows.
What is a drop ear elbow?
A drop ear elbow is a 90-degree fitting with mounting ears that allow the fitting to be secured to suitable structural support.
Which Charman SKUs are included?
The included Charman part numbers are 440103D for 1/2" and 440104D for 3/4".
What tubing works with these fittings?
Charman identifies its push-fitting system for use with compatible copper tubing, CTS CPVC, and PEX.
Does installation require soldering or glue?
No. Charman states that its push fittings do not require soldering, clamps, unions, or glue for the push-fit connection.
Why does the fitting have mounting ears?
The mounting ears provide attachment points so the fitting can be secured to appropriate structural support at the installation location.
What are the pressure and temperature ratings?
The Charman push-fitting family is certified for service up to 200 PSI and 200°F (93°C).
When should I use a standard elbow instead?
Use a standard Charman Push Fit Elbow when the installation only requires a tubing-to-tubing 90-degree directional change and does not require the mounting-ear configuration.
Important Ordering & Installation Notes
- Available sizes are 1/2" and 3/4".
- Select the fitting size that matches the installation.
- This listing is specifically for Charman Push Fit Drop Ear Elbows.
- Verify tubing size, threaded connection, and mounting requirements before ordering.
- Confirm tubing type, pressure, temperature, media, and installation requirements before placing the fitting in service.
