90 Degree Elbow, FPT x FPT PVC Schedule 80 1/2" (808-005)

Pre-Write Verification — 808-005

• Series: 808 = Schedule 80 PVC 90 Degree Elbow, FPT x FPT ✅
• Size code 005: 1/2" — standard single-size code ✅
• No anomalous prefix or suffix flags
• Governing end: Both ends are 1/2" FPT (same size, same thread type) — no reducing logic applies; 1/2" Schedule 80 FPT rated at 850 psi @ 73°F
• ASTM: D2464 (threaded Schedule 80 PVC) — both ends threaded, single standard applies
• No solvent cement ends present — threaded-only fitting, no large-diameter cement guidance needed
• NSF/ANSI 61 listed

Meta Title: 1/2" Schedule 80 PVC 90 Degree Elbow | FPT x FPT | 808-005

Meta Description: Shop the 1/2" Schedule 80 PVC 90 Degree Elbow (FPT x FPT, 808-005). Dark gray, ASTM D2464, NSF/ANSI 61 listed. Rated to 850 psi @ 73°F. Bulk pricing for contractors.

Product Description: This 1/2" Schedule 80 PVC 90 Degree Elbow (FPT x FPT) provides a durable, all-threaded right-angle direction change in pressure piping systems where both connecting ends carry male NPT threads. Constructed in dark gray Schedule 80 PVC, it delivers the elevated wall thickness and pressure capacity required in industrial, chemical, and commercial plumbing installations where standard Schedule 40 fittings are insufficient.

Both the inlet and outlet are cut to 1/2" FPT (Female Pipe Thread) geometry per NPT tapered thread standards, accepting any standard male NPT-threaded pipe, nipple, or fitting for a pressure-tight mechanical connection when made up with thread sealant or PTFE tape. The 90-degree turn allows piping runs to change direction cleanly in tight installations without the need for additional offset nipples or union assemblies, making this elbow a frequent choice at equipment connections, panel penetrations, and close-quarters valve assemblies.

Rated to 850 psi at 73°F, this elbow is well-suited for demanding pressure service across a broad range of fluid handling applications. Its PVC composition provides excellent resistance to acids, bases, salts, and chlorinated water, making it a durable long-term choice in corrosive environments where metal fittings would degrade. NSF/ANSI 61 listing confirms suitability for potable water contact.

Install using a quality pipe thread sealant or PTFE tape on all male NPT threads before engagement. Avoid over-torquing — PVC threads require hand-tight plus one to two turns; excessive force can crack the fitting. Derate pressure ratings for elevated temperatures per published derating curves.

Specifications:

Industries & Applications:

• Industrial Process Piping — Changes direction at pump outlets, valve assemblies, instrumentation taps, and equipment ports in chemical processing, water treatment, and manufacturing facilities
• Commercial Plumbing — Routes 1/2" threaded supply lines around structural elements, through panel penetrations, and into valve or fixture connections in pressurized water systems
• Irrigation & Water Distribution — Provides corrosion-resistant 90-degree turns at threaded control valves, filter housings, and zone headers in agricultural and municipal irrigation systems
• Chemical Handling — Performs reliably in systems conveying acids, caustics, fertilizer solutions, and other corrosive fluids incompatible with metal fittings
• Water Treatment & Aquaculture — Used at treatment equipment inlets, pump connections, and filter housing ports where NSF/ANSI 61 compliance and chemical resistance are required
• HVAC & Mechanical Systems — Directs 1/2" threaded lines on cooling towers, chilled water loops, and chemically treated water systems requiring Schedule 80 pressure ratings