Let's face it—plumbing work usually means calling a professional or spending your Saturday wrestling with soldering irons and pipe wrenches. But what if you could handle basic pipe connections yourself, in minutes, without a single tool? That's exactly what the John Guest Speedfit union elbow brings to your toolkit.
The genius of this fitting lies in its simplicity. The grip-and-seal collet system grabs your pipe the moment you push it in, creating an instant watertight seal. No crimping, no clamping, no crossed fingers. The 3/8" push-fit connection works with compatible tubing, while the threaded female end attaches directly to fixtures like taps and toilet supply valves. It's the kind of design that makes you wonder why all plumbing fittings aren't this straightforward.
John Guest designs, manufactures, and assembles these fittings right in the UK, and the attention to detail shows. The polypropylene construction resists corrosion and stands up to regular water pressure without breaking a sweat. Whether you're installing a new toilet, replacing an old angle stop, or running a water line to your refrigerator's ice maker, this elbow fitting handles the job reliably.
Here's something traditional plumbing fittings can't offer: easy reversibility. Need to move a fixture? Replace a section of tubing? Simply unlock the nut, push the collet toward the fitting body, and pull the pipe free. The connection releases cleanly, letting you reposition or replace components without cutting pipe or buying new fittings. It's a small feature that saves real money over time, especially if you like to tackle your own home improvements.
This union elbow shines in tight spaces where straight connections won't work. The 90-degree angle lets you route supply lines around obstacles, through cabinets, or along walls without stressing the tubing. It's particularly handy for:
Sometimes the best tools are the ones you barely notice—because they just work. This fitting falls squarely into that category: engineered to solve a specific problem, built to last, and designed so anyone can use it successfully.
