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Copper 90-degree elbow fitting with tube and sweat connections

Nibco, Inc.

Nibco, Inc. 6072LT 1 in copper 90-degree elbow trap

SKU CH-Y46C-QMFNH MPN 6072LT

A 1-inch copper 90-degree elbow connects tube and fitting in drain systems, rated to 494 psi at 100°F and tested to ASME/ANSI B16.22

  • TypeDrain Components
  • 1 in copper 90-degree elbow directs flow efficiently
  • Wrot copper construction resists corrosion for long service life
  • FTG x C connection fits standard copper tube reliably
  • Rated 494 psi at 100°F handles high-pressure systems
  • Withstands -20 to 400°F for wide temperature range

Copper elbow for plumbing systems

This Nibco 6072LT fitting is a 90-degree elbow made from wrought copper for use in plumbing installations. It connects a 1-inch tube fitting to a copper tube of the same nominal size. The component suits residential and commercial water supply or hydronic heating circuits. It meets the ASME/ANSI B16.22 standard for wrought copper pressure fittings.

Pressure and temperature ratings define the use case

The elbow withstands a maximum pressure of 494 psi at 100 degrees F and operates across a temperature range from -20 degrees to 400 degrees F. These limits determine suitability for hot water lines, chilled water returns or low-pressure steam within the rated envelope. No additional coatings or sealants are included in the package.

Solder joint preparation determines reliability

Installation requires cleaning both the fitting cup and tube end, applying flux and making a soldered joint with appropriate lead-free alloy. Common issues include insufficient heat at the deeper fitting socket, excess solder blocking flow or residual flux causing corrosion. The FTG x C configuration means one end inserts into another fitting while the other accepts a tube directly.

Highlights

  • 1 in copper 90-degree elbow directs flow efficiently
  • Wrot copper construction resists corrosion for long service life
  • FTG x C connection fits standard copper tube reliably
  • Rated 494 psi at 100°F handles high-pressure systems
  • Withstands -20 to 400°F for wide temperature range

Specifications

TypeDrain Components
BrandNibco
Model6072LT 1

Questions about this item

Will the 1-inch wrot copper elbow need any replacement or maintenance after installation?

The copper fitting is a permanent solder joint with no moving parts, seals or serviceable components, so no scheduled maintenance or replacement is required once it is correctly installed.

What is the first limit reached under sustained high-temperature use?

The temperature ceiling of 400 degrees Fahrenheit is reached before the 494 psi pressure rating at 100 degrees Fahrenheit, so thermal limits appear first in sustained hot-water service.

How much heat does the elbow radiate when hot water runs through it all day?

Copper conducts heat rapidly, so the fitting will reach the water temperature — up to 400 degrees Fahrenheit — and radiate accordingly; insulation is recommended for personnel protection and energy efficiency.

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