John Guest
John Guest - Polypropylene Reducing Union Elbow Quick Connect Fitting - White
$5.70
The John Guest Polypropylene Reducing Union Elbow is a food-grade quick connect fitting engineered in the UK for reliable tube connections that change direction and reduce diameter in a single component. Its grip-and-seal collet system makes installation and removal simple without tools, while polypropylene construction resists moisture better than acetal alternatives.
SPECIFICATIONS
Technical Details
| Manufacturer | John Guest Speedfit |
| Material | Polypropylene with food-grade nitrile O-ring |
| Function | Reducing Union Elbow (changes direction and reduces tube size) |
| Connection Type | Push-to-connect quick connect fitting |
| Color | White |
| Origin | Designed, manufactured and assembled in the UK |
| Moisture Resistance | Superior to acetal materials |
| Applications | Potable water, foodstuff, air, inert gases, CO2, pneumatic, vacuum |
INSTALLATION & USE
How to Install
- Ensure tube end is cut square and clean, free from debris or burrs
- Push the fitting fully onto the tube until it bottoms out in the collet
- Turn the fitting onto the threaded connection point until hand-tight
- To remove, unlock the nut, push the collet toward the fitting body, and pull the tube free
COMPATIBILITY
Where to Use This Fitting
The John Guest Polypropylene Reducing Union Elbow is compatible with potable water systems, reverse osmosis installations, water filters, refrigerator lines, beverage dispensers, and pneumatic applications. Use it wherever you need to reduce tube diameter while making a 90-degree turn, including connections for taps, toilets, water dispensers, and CO2 systems. The food-grade nitrile O-ring and polypropylene body make it safe for drinking water and foodstuff contact.
🔧 Pro tip: Before pushing the tube in, mark the insertion depth on the tube with a marker so you can verify full seating. A partially inserted tube may hold pressure initially but can work loose over time.
