{"product_id":"upvc-male-to-female-insertion-socket-elbow-u-type-180-degree-water-trap-elbow-20mm-25mm-32mm-40mm-50mm-atradesen","title":"UPVC Male-to-Female Insertion Socket Elbow  U-Type 180-Degree Water Trap Elbow (20mm, 25mm, 32mm, 40mm, 50mm) - Atradesen","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePremium UPVC Male-to-Female Insertion Socket Elbows \u0026amp; U-Type Trap Elbows\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Streamline your routing configuration and create highly compact pipeline bends with our premium UPVC male-to-female insertion socket elbows and U-type water trap elbows, available at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/atradesen.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAtradesen.com\u003c\/a\u003e. Molded from industrial-grade, non-plasticized polyvinyl chloride (UPVC), these water-delivery fittings provide exceptional structural strength, chemical resistance, and a solid 16kg pressure rating for water treatment loops, marine aquariums, and drainage manifolds.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Whether you are routing tight water lines inside a sump tank cabinet or installing an inline siphon trap to reduce noise, this specialized elbow series minimizes the physical footprint of your connections.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInnovative Male-to-Female Insertion (Socket) Elbow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Standard 90-degree elbows feature female sockets on both ends, meaning you must cut and glue separate short segments of straight pipe to link them directly to valves or other female ports. Our specialized \u003cstrong\u003eSocket Elbow\u003c\/strong\u003e features a single-spigot design: one end is a standard female socket that solvent-welds directly onto standard pipes, while the other end is a \u003cstrong\u003emale spigot (outer diameter)\u003c\/strong\u003e. This male spigot slides directly into valves, union couplers, or other female pipe joints of the same nominal size, conserving space and reducing transitional adapters.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eU-Type 180-Degree Elbow \u0026amp; Siphon Trap (Unassembled Parts)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Constructed by combining a male-to-female spigot elbow with a standard 90-degree female socket elbow, our \u003cstrong\u003eU-Type Elbow\u003c\/strong\u003e is engineered to complete a tight, full 180-degree pipeline turn. This configuration is widely used as an inline water seal trap to prevent sewer odors from backing up, and to significantly reduce fluid noise by creating a continuous wet seal.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cem\u003eNote: The U-Type Elbow is shipped as **unassembled separate parts** by default. This allows you to manually adjust, rotate, and lock the branching elbows to your exact target angle during solvent welding.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e⚠️ Sizing \u0026amp; Solvent Welding Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eNominal pipe dimensions are based on standard outer diameters. Please measure your pipe outer diameter before placing your order:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFemale Socket End (I.D.):\u003c\/strong\u003e The female socket end has an inner diameter designed to slip over standard pipes with outer diameters of: \u003cstrong\u003e20mm, 25mm, 32mm, 40mm, and 50mm\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMale Spigot End (O.D.):\u003c\/strong\u003e The male spigot end has an outer diameter designed to insert directly into receiving female sockets of the same nominal size (20mm, 25mm, 32mm, 40mm, or 50mm).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolvent Welding Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Both styles require standard UPVC\/PVC solvent cement (glue) to create a permanent, high-strength chemical weld bond on all sliding joints.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 15px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePotable \u0026amp; Chemical-Grade UPVC (Non-Toxic \u0026amp; Lead-Free)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eStyles Available\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSocket Elbow (Male-to-Female Spigot) \/ U-Type Elbow (180-Degree Trap)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMaximum Pressure Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1.6 MPa (16kg \/ 232 PSI)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOperating Temperature Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eColor Options\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDark Gray \/ White\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is a \"male-to-female\" or spigot elbow used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: It is designed to plug directly into the receiving female end of a ball valve, union, or bulkhead fitting. By inserting the male spigot directly into the receiving body without cutting and gluing transitional pipe nipples, you can save valuable space and simplify the plumbing assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How does the U-Type Elbow act as a water trap and reduce noise?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: When water flows through the 180-degree bend, a portion of the liquid remains trapped in the bottom of the curve, creating a natural wet seal. This seal blocks sewer gases from traveling back up the line and acts as a fluid cushion, significantly damping drainage and siphon noises in aquarium sumps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Recommended System Bundles \u0026 Cross-Linking (Strictly 3 Links, Chinese placeholders inside href) --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fcfcfc; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5; padding: 15px; border-radius: 6px; margin-top: 30px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; color: #333;\"\u003eRecommended System Bundles \u0026amp; Companion Products:\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 14px; color: #555;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eFor Aquarium Bulkhead Plumbing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Secure these compact elbows directly into the female outlets of our \n      \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/atradesen.com\/products\/upvc-male-to-female-insertion-socket-tee-h-type-parallel-bypass-tee-fitting-20mm-25mm-32mm-40mm-50mm-atradesen\" style=\"text-decoration: underline; font-weight: bold; color: #0056b3;\"\u003eUPVC Male-to-Female Insertion Socket Tee\u003c\/a\u003e.\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eFor Thread Size Reduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Transition G-threaded outlets down to smaller internal thread sizes using our \n      \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/atradesen.com\/collections\/misc-adapters-transition-fittings\/products\/pvc-internal-and-external-thread-repair-insert-g-pt-bsp-male-to-female-reducing-bushing-pipe-fitting-1-2-to-2-atradesen\" style=\"text-decoration: underline; font-weight: bold; color: #0056b3;\"\u003ePVC Male-to-Female Reducing Bushings\u003c\/a\u003e.\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eFor Right-Angle Plumbing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Build standard turns on your rigid pipes using our matching \n      \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/atradesen.com\/collections\/misc-adapters-transition-fittings\/products\/pvc-double-spigot-90-degree-elbow-double-male-insertion-pre-bent-fitting-for-tight-spaces-20mm-25mm-32mm-atradesen\" style=\"text-decoration: underline; font-weight: bold; color: #0056b3;\"\u003ePVC Double Spigot 90-Degree Elbows\u003c\/a\u003e.\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Atradesen","offers":[{"title":"Socket Elbow (Male-to-Female) \/ 20mm \/ Dark Gray","offer_id":56769738277030,"sku":null,"price":0.81,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Socket Elbow (Male-to-Female) \/ 20mm \/ White","offer_id":56769738309798,"sku":null,"price":0.92,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Socket Elbow (Male-to-Female) \/ 25mm \/ Dark Gray","offer_id":56769738342566,"sku":null,"price":1.02,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Socket Elbow (Male-to-Female) \/ 25mm \/ White","offer_id":56769738375334,"sku":null,"price":1.23,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Socket Elbow (Male-to-Female) \/ 32mm \/ Dark Gray","offer_id":56769738408102,"sku":null,"price":1.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Socket Elbow (Male-to-Female) \/ 32mm \/ White","offer_id":56769738440870,"sku":null,"price":1.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Socket Elbow (Male-to-Female) \/ 40mm \/ Dark Gray","offer_id":56769738473638,"sku":null,"price":2.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Socket Elbow (Male-to-Female) \/ 40mm \/ White","offer_id":56769738506406,"sku":null,"price":2.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Socket Elbow (Male-to-Female) \/ 50mm \/ Dark Gray","offer_id":56769738539174,"sku":null,"price":3.68,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Socket Elbow (Male-to-Female) \/ 50mm \/ White","offer_id":56769738571942,"sku":null,"price":4.02,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"U-Type Elbow (180-Degree Trap) \/ 20mm \/ Dark Gray","offer_id":56769738604710,"sku":null,"price":1.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"U-Type Elbow (180-Degree Trap) \/ 20mm \/ White","offer_id":56769738637478,"sku":null,"price":1.68,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"U-Type Elbow (180-Degree Trap) \/ 25mm \/ Dark Gray","offer_id":56769738670246,"sku":null,"price":1.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"U-Type Elbow (180-Degree Trap) \/ 25mm \/ White","offer_id":56769738703014,"sku":null,"price":2.03,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"U-Type Elbow (180-Degree Trap) \/ 32mm \/ Dark Gray","offer_id":56769738735782,"sku":null,"price":3.02,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"U-Type Elbow (180-Degree Trap) \/ 32mm \/ White","offer_id":56769738768550,"sku":null,"price":3.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"U-Type Elbow (180-Degree Trap) \/ 40mm \/ Dark Gray","offer_id":56769738801318,"sku":null,"price":5.23,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"U-Type Elbow (180-Degree Trap) \/ 40mm \/ White","offer_id":56769738834086,"sku":null,"price":6.04,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"U-Type Elbow (180-Degree Trap) \/ 50mm \/ Dark Gray","offer_id":56769738866854,"sku":null,"price":7.32,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"U-Type Elbow (180-Degree Trap) \/ 50mm \/ White","offer_id":56769738899622,"sku":null,"price":8.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0739\/2588\/6118\/files\/UPVC_Male-to-Female_Insertion_Socket_Elbow_U-Type_180-Degree_Water_Trap_Elbow_20mm_25mm_32mm_40mm_50mm_-_Atradesen-001.png?v=1783765698","url":"https:\/\/atradesen.com\/products\/upvc-male-to-female-insertion-socket-elbow-u-type-180-degree-water-trap-elbow-20mm-25mm-32mm-40mm-50mm-atradesen","provider":"Atradesen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}