WRAS approved 45° end feed street elbow in 15mm, 22mm, and 28mm. Soldered one end, plain spigot the other. A solid copper fitting for tight-angle direction changes on domestic and commercial plumbing systems.
Available options and pricing for End Feed Obtuse Street Elbow 45° WRAS Approved, with quantity selectors and a running total
Size
QTY
SKU
Price
QTY
Total
22mm
25
30439305
£13.60£16.32
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28mm
10
30439308
£9.76£11.71
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15mm
25
30439302
£5.60£6.72
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The 45 end feed street elbow is a copper plumbing fitting designed to change pipe direction by 45 degrees in confined spaces where a standard elbow and a short pipe offcut simply won’t fit. One end is a plain spigot that pushes directly into another fitting, while the other end accepts standard copper pipe in the conventional end feed manner. That combination is what makes it a street elbow — and it is exactly what you need when you are working tight against a wall or boxing in a run where every millimetre counts.
These fittings carry WRAS approval, which means they have been independently assessed and confirmed as suitable for use in contact with drinking water in the UK. If you are working on domestic hot and cold systems, a combi installation, or any part of a potable water supply, WRAS approval is not a bonus — it is a requirement. These meet that standard without compromise.
Where the 45 End Feed Street Elbow Earns Its Place
End feed fittings are the preferred choice for experienced plumbers and heating engineers on most copper pipework installations. There are no internal O-rings to fail, no push-fit collets to check, and no plastic components that degrade over time. You flux, fit, and solder — and when the joint is done properly, it is done for good. The 45° obtuse angle is particularly useful when routing pipework around obstacles, bringing a pipe out of a wall at an angle, or making a neat offset without introducing unnecessary joints into a run.
The street configuration removes the need for an additional short piece of copper between two fittings, which matters in awkward locations. Behind boilers, inside airing cupboards, under floors, and within concealed service ducts are all places where these fittings regularly earn their keep. Available in 15mm, 22mm, and 28mm, they cover the standard sizes used across residential and light commercial installations.
Sold in Trade Quantities
These fittings are available in boxes of 10 or 25, depending on the size. If you are fitting out a new build, refurbishing a property, or just keeping stock in the van, buying by the box keeps the cost per fitting down and means you are not making a merchant run mid-job because you are one elbow short. That is a situation every plumber has been in at least once, and a box of 25 tends to solve it permanently.
The fittings are manufactured to the dimensional standards expected of end feed copper fittings, ensuring compatibility with standard UK copper tube. Flux and solder are required for installation and are not included — but you already knew that.
Pro Tip: When using a street elbow in a tight space, dry-fit the whole assembly before fluxing anything, because repositioning a partly soldered street elbow in a confined area is considerably less enjoyable than planning the run properly the first time.
The 45° end feed street elbow is used across domestic and commercial plumbing installations wherever a shallow direction change is needed without adding length to a run. Typical applications include routing copper pipework around structural timbers, making angled connections at boiler and cylinder entries, creating neat pipe runs along raked ceilings or under staircases, and connecting into existing fittings in restricted service voids.
Plumbers, heating engineers, and mechanical services contractors use these fittings on hot and cold water supplies, central heating flow and return pipework, and potable water distribution systems where WRAS compliance is required.
Best For
Tight 45° direction changes on copper pipework
Confined spaces where a standard elbow and offcut won't fit
Domestic hot and cold water systems
Central heating flow and return pipework
Potable water supplies requiring WRAS compliance
Available In
15mm
22mm
28mm
Box of 10
Box of 25
Key Properties
WRAS approved for drinking water contact
Street configuration: spigot one end, socket the other
45° obtuse angle
End feed solder construction
Compatible with standard UK copper tube
No O-rings or plastic components
Not suitable for: Not suitable for use with push-fit or compression systems without adaptation. These are end feed fittings that require soldering and are not appropriate for plastic pipe or CPVC systems.
End feed street elbows are installed using standard copper soldering technique. The spigot end pushes directly into a compatible fitting socket, while the socket end accepts a standard length of copper tube. Both joints must be cleaned, fluxed, and soldered individually in the usual manner.
Ensure all pipe ends are cut square, deburred inside and out, and wiped clean before applying flux. Work to the correct insertion depths and apply heat evenly around the joint until solder flows freely around the full circumference. Allow the fitting to cool naturally before pressure testing the system.
Cut copper tube to the required length using a pipe cutter and ensure the cut is square
Deburr the inside and outside of the cut end using a deburring tool or file
Clean the outside of the tube end and the inside of the fitting socket using wire wool or emery cloth until bright
Apply a suitable flux to both the tube end and the inside of the fitting socket
Push the fitting fully onto the tube, ensuring the tube reaches the internal stop
Apply heat evenly around the fitting using a blowtorch until the correct soldering temperature is reached
Feed solder wire into the joint and allow it to be drawn in by capillary action until a full ring of solder is visible
Allow the joint to cool without disturbing it, then wipe away any excess flux residue
Pressure test the completed system before concealing any pipework
What is the difference between a street elbow and a standard elbow?
A standard elbow has a socket at both ends and requires a short piece of pipe between two fittings. A street elbow has a socket at one end and a plain spigot at the other, so the spigot pushes directly into an adjacent fitting without needing an additional pipe section. This reduces the overall length of the assembly, which is useful in tight spaces.
Are these fittings suitable for drinking water systems?
Yes. These fittings carry WRAS approval, which means they have been independently assessed and confirmed as safe for contact with potable water in the UK. They are suitable for use on domestic and commercial cold water mains, hot water distribution, and any application where drinking water compliance is required.
What solder and flux should I use with these end feed fittings?
Use a lead-free solder and a flux that is compatible with potable water systems, such as a WRAS approved flux. Standard Yorkshire or Fernox LS-X flux is commonly used by plumbers on domestic installations. Always remove excess flux after soldering, as residual flux can cause corrosion if left inside the system.
These 45° end feed street elbows are manufactured from copper to the dimensional standards applicable to UK end feed fittings, ensuring compatibility with standard copper tube in 15mm, 22mm, and 28mm sizes. WRAS approval confirms suitability for use in potable water systems. The end feed design relies on capillary action during soldering to create a watertight, pressure-resistant joint with no mechanical seals or polymer components that could degrade over the service life of the installation.
Fitting Type
End Feed Street Elbow
Angle
45°
Available Sizes
15mm, 22mm, 28mm
Material
Copper
Approval
WRAS Approved
Box Quantity
10 or 25 (size dependent)
Connection Type
End feed (solder)
Size
15mm, 22mm, 28mm
Box Quantity
10, 25
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