Press Fit Gas 90Deg Street Elbow - 22Mm

Press Fit Gas 90Deg Street Elbow - 22Mm

The 22mm Press-Fit Gas 90 Street Elbow is a high-performance copper fitting designed for rapid, flame-free installation of domestic and commercial gas services. As a "Street" elbow, it features one female press-fit socket and one male spigot end, allowing it to be inserted directly into another 22mm press-fit fitting.

This fitting is specifically engineered for gas applications and is fitted with a high-visibility yellow HNBR (Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber) O-ring. This seal is resistant to the chemical properties of natural gas and LPG, ensuring a lifetime of leak-free service when correctly pressed.

Key Features and Specifications

Size: 22mm Socket x 22mm Male Spigot.

Angle: 90 (Quarter Bend).

Identification: Features a prominent yellow mark or yellow O-ring to signify its approval for gas use (not suitable for potable water).

Material: High-grade copper to BS EN 1057 standards.

Joint Type: Press-Fit (M-profile or V-profile compatible, depending on the specific brand).

Security: Features a "Leak Before Press" design, allowing installers to easily identify unpressed joints during a dry pressure test.

Safety: Eliminates the need for "hot works" permits and open flames, making it ideal for high-risk areas or timber-frame constructions.

Common Applications

Meter Connections: Making tight 90-degree turns directly from the gas meter outlet or governor.

Boiler Gas Feeds: Transitioning 22mm gas supply pipework into the boiler’s gas isolation valve in restricted spaces.

Manifold Construction: Creating compact gas distribution headers for multiple appliances.

Retrofits: Ideal for working in finished properties where a blowtorch could damage paintwork, wallpaper, or furnishings.

Installation Requirements

Tooling: Requires a calibrated press tool with the correct size (22mm) and profile (usually V-profile) jaws.

Preparation: Pipe must be cut square and thoroughly deburred internally and externally to avoid damaging the yellow HNBR seal upon insertion.

Marking: Always mark the insertion depth on the pipe to ensure the fitting is fully seated before pressing.

Compliance: Installation must be carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer in accordance with UK building regulations.

Essential Companion Products

Pipework: 22mm R250 Half-Hard Copper Pipe.

Lubricant: Pipe lubricant is generally not required for press-fit, but ensure the O-ring is clean and seated.

Testing: Gas Leak Detection Spray and a U-Gauge or Electronic Pressure Tester.

Identification: Yellow "Gas" Warning Tape and Pipe Identification Labels.

Specialist Support and Local Collection

Press-fit technology significantly reduces installation time while maintaining the highest levels of gas safety. We stock a full range of yellow-ring gas press fittings in 15mm, 22mm, and 28mm for immediate collection.

Visit our trade counter at 61 Fullers Road, E18 2QB to pick up your fittings and discuss our range of press-tool rental or purchase options.