Cello
Wrot Copper 90° Street Elbow – FTG x C
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Description
Wrot Copper 90° Street Elbow – FTG x C
Domestic wrot copper 90-degree street elbows provide a compact right-angle directional change using one copper fitting end and one female copper sweat socket. The fitting end inserts directly into the solder cup of another compatible copper fitting, while the female copper connection accepts properly sized copper tube.
Select the required nominal copper tube size from the product options above. The selected variation determines the Cello item number, online selling price, weight, cost, and other size-specific product information.
Product Highlights
- Domestic wrot copper construction
- Fitting end x copper sweat connection
- Provides a compact 90-degree directional change
- Street fitting end inserts directly into another copper fitting
- Female copper sweat socket accepts properly sized copper tube
- Helps reduce overall fitting count and installation space
- Designed for soldered copper pressure-piping systems
- Available in nominal sizes from 1/4" through 4"
- Suitable for plumbing, mechanical, HVAC, maintenance, and repair applications
Technical Specifications
| Material | Wrot Copper |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Domestic Copper Pressure Fitting |
| Connection | Fitting End x Copper Sweat Socket |
| Connection Designation | FTG x C |
| Directional Change | 90 Degrees |
| Configuration | Street Elbow |
| Installation Method | Solder Joint or Approved Brazed Joint, as Required |
| Fitting-End Installation | Inserts into the Copper Sweat Socket of Another Compatible Fitting |
| Copper-End Installation | Fits Over Properly Sized Copper Tube |
| Fitting Type | Copper 90° Street Elbow |
| Applicable Standard | ASME B16.22 |
| Manufacturer | Cello Products |
| Available Sizes | 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 5/8", 3/4", 1", 1-1/4", 1-1/2", 2", 2-1/2", 3", and 4" |
How a Copper 90° Street Elbow Works
The fitting end of the street elbow inserts directly into the female copper sweat socket of another compatible fitting. The opposite female copper sweat socket fits over properly sized copper tube. After the mating surfaces are cleaned and prepared, both connections are soldered or brazed to create a permanent 90-degree directional change.
Because the street end connects directly into another fitting, this configuration can eliminate the need for an additional short section of copper tube between two fittings.
Understanding FTG x C Connections
FTG Fitting End
- Same outside diameter as compatible copper tube
- Inserts into the sweat socket of another copper fitting
- Does not fit over copper tube
- Also commonly called a street end
- Helps create a compact fitting-to-fitting connection
C Copper Sweat End
- Female copper solder-cup connection
- Fits over properly sized copper tube
- Requires proper cleaning and surface preparation
- Joined using approved soldering or brazing procedures
- Creates a permanent copper piping connection
Street Elbow vs. Standard 90° Elbow
90° Street Elbow
- One fitting end and one female copper sweat socket
- Connects directly into another compatible copper fitting
- Can reduce the number of components required
- Provides a compact fitting-to-fitting transition
- Useful where installation space is limited
Standard 90° Elbow
- Two female copper sweat sockets
- Fits over copper tube on both ends
- Normally requires copper tube between adjacent fittings
- Common for standard copper piping turns
- Provides a conventional tube-to-tube connection
Common Applications
Plumbing and Mechanical Systems
- Potable-water piping
- Residential plumbing systems
- Commercial plumbing installations
- Mechanical-room piping
- Hydronic heating systems
- Chilled-water piping
- Copper distribution piping
HVAC and Equipment Connections
- Air-conditioning piping
- Refrigeration systems
- Heat-pump installations
- Equipment connections
- Compact piping arrangements
- Maintenance and retrofit work
- General mechanical piping systems
Installation Guidance
- Confirm the required nominal copper tube size before installation.
- Verify which connection is the fitting end and which connection is the female copper sweat socket.
- Insert the fitting end only into a properly sized copper fitting socket.
- Insert properly sized copper tube fully into the female copper sweat socket.
- Clean and prepare all copper mating surfaces before assembly.
- Use approved flux, solder, brazing alloy, and joining procedures for the application.
- Heat the joint evenly and avoid overheating the copper fitting.
- Protect nearby valves, seals, insulation, and equipment from excessive heat.
- Support connected piping to avoid mechanical strain on the street elbow.
- Pressure-test and inspect completed joints before placing the system into service.
Available Sizes
Available nominal sizes include:
- 1/4"
- 3/8"
- 1/2"
- 5/8"
- 3/4"
- 1"
- 1-1/4"
- 1-1/2"
- 2"
- 2-1/2"
- 3"
- 4"
Product Resources
Review the Cello product catalog and NSF Annex G listing before ordering or installation.
Need Help Selecting a Copper 90° Street Elbow?
Our industrial PVF specialists can help confirm the required copper tube size, connection configuration, joining method, material compatibility, application requirements, and product availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a copper 90-degree street elbow used for?
It creates a compact 90-degree directional change while connecting directly into another copper fitting on one end and copper tube on the other.
What does FTG x C mean?
FTG identifies the fitting or street end that inserts into another copper fitting. C identifies the female copper sweat socket that fits over copper tube.
Does the FTG end fit over copper tube?
No. The FTG end has approximately the same outside diameter as compatible copper tube and inserts into the socket of another copper fitting.
Does the C end fit over copper tube?
Yes. The female copper sweat socket fits over properly sized copper tube.
How is a street elbow different from a standard copper elbow?
A street elbow has one fitting end and one female sweat socket. A standard copper elbow normally has female sweat sockets on both ends.
Why would I use a street elbow?
A street elbow allows one fitting to connect directly into another fitting, which can reduce fitting count, eliminate a short piece of tube, and create a more compact piping arrangement.
How is the elbow installed?
The fitting end is inserted into another compatible copper fitting, and copper tube is inserted into the female sweat socket. Both joints are then soldered or brazed using approved procedures.
Is this a domestic copper fitting?
Yes. This product is listed as a domestic wrot copper pressure fitting.
Who manufactures this street elbow?
This product is manufactured by Cello Products.
Can it be used in potable-water systems?
It may be used in compatible potable-water systems when installed according to applicable codes, standards, manufacturer requirements, and approved joining procedures.
Can it be used for refrigeration or HVAC piping?
It may be used in compatible HVAC and refrigeration systems when the fitting material, size, pressure, temperature, joining procedure, and system requirements are appropriate.
What sizes are available?
Available nominal sizes range from 1/4" through 4". Select the required size from the product options above.
Important Ordering Notes
- Select the required nominal copper tube size before adding the product to your cart.
- The selected variation determines the Cello item number, price, weight, and cost.
- This product has one fitting end and one female copper sweat socket.
- The fitting end inserts into another compatible copper fitting.
- The female copper sweat socket fits over properly sized copper tube.
- This elbow changes piping direction by 90 degrees.
- Confirm the required copper tube size and connection configuration before ordering.
- Use approved solder, flux, brazing materials, preparation methods, and installation procedures.
- Insert both connections fully before soldering or brazing.
- Protect valves, seals, insulation, and equipment from excessive heat.
- Support connected piping to avoid excessive stress on the elbow.
- Confirm pressure, temperature, media compatibility, and applicable code requirements before installation.
- Pressure-test and inspect completed joints before placing the system into service.
- Installation should be completed by qualified personnel.