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White PVC 60 degree elbow with hub connections 3 inch

Mueller Industries, Inc.

Mueller Industries, Inc. 1WKE3 PVC trap elbow 60° 3 in

SKU CH-9M4N-5BSFJ MPN 1WKE3

A 60-degree PVC drain elbow with socket connections for 3-inch pipe in gravity-flow systems

  • TypeDrain Components
  • ColorWhite
  • 60-degree angle directs flow efficiently in tight drain layouts
  • Schedule 40 PVC withstands gravity-flow pressure up to 140 °F
  • White finish resists corrosion and blends with standard plumbing
  • Hub socket connections fit 3-inch pipe without extra fittings
  • Rated from -20 °F to 140 °F for year-round reliability

PVC Schedule 40 Elbow 60°

This white PVC elbow provides a 60-degree change of direction for 3-inch Schedule 40 drainage piping. It uses solvent-weld socket hubs on both ends for a permanent joint in gravity-flow systems. The fitting is rated for continuous service from minus 20 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit. It suits residential and light-commercial DWV installations where a long-radius turn is required.

Sustained Load Behaviour

Under constant gravity flow the Schedule 40 wall resists deformation and maintains joint integrity across the full temperature range. The socket depth and 3 3/8-inch overall length keep the solvent bond stable during thermal cycling. No pressure rating applies because the fitting is designed only for non-pressurised drainage. Chemical resistance matches standard PVC specifications for household waste streams.

Pre-Installation Checks

Verify that the existing pipe is 3-inch Schedule 40 with a 3 1/2-inch outside diameter so the sockets seat fully. Confirm the system operates as gravity drainage and will not see pressurised flow or temperatures above 140 degrees Fahrenheit. Ensure local code accepts solvent-weld PVC for the intended application and that no seal is required because the fitting ships without one.

Highlights

  • 60-degree angle directs flow efficiently in tight drain layouts
  • Schedule 40 PVC withstands gravity-flow pressure up to 140 °F
  • White finish resists corrosion and blends with standard plumbing
  • Hub socket connections fit 3-inch pipe without extra fittings
  • Rated from -20 °F to 140 °F for year-round reliability

Specifications

TypeDrain Components
ColorWhite
BrandMueller Industries
Model1WKE3

Questions about this item

Will the PVC elbow soften or deform if the drain line regularly carries water near 140 degrees Fahrenheit?

The fitting is rated for a maximum operating temperature of 140 degrees Fahrenheit, so continuous flow at that temperature stays within its design limit.

What pipe and solvent cement must I have on hand to install this 3-inch Schedule 40 hub fitting?

You need 3-inch Schedule 40 PVC pipe with a 3-1/2-inch outside diameter and PVC solvent cement approved for Schedule 40 pressure fittings.

Can I glue this 60-degree elbow directly onto an older ABS drain line without a transition coupling?

No, PVC solvent cement does not bond to ABS; a proper transition coupling or mechanical adapter is required between the two materials.

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