G&G Industries - Ell Adapter 1/2-inch Male to 1/2-inch Ribbed Barb - 73895

G&G Industries – Ell Adapter 1/2-inch Male to 1/2-inch Ribbed Barb

The G&G Industries 73895 ell adapter is a 90° elbow with a smooth 1/2-inch male end on one side and a ribbed 1/2-inch male end on the other. It is a replacement fitting for spa and hot tub plumbing where a hose and a pipe have to meet at a right angle. The key difference to a straight connector is the bend, and the two ends are not identical: one is smooth and one is ribbed.

How the two ends work

Each end of the 73895 elbow is designed for a different type of connection, so it matters which side goes where.

• Smooth 1/2-inch male end: this side needs to be connected to a 1/2-inch female fitting in order to connect a 1/2-inch hose.
• Ribbed 1/2-inch male end: this side fits directly into a 1/2-inch pipe.

Because the angle is fixed at 90°, this adapter is the one to look at when your pipe and hose need to change direction at the connection point.

Dimensions of the 1/2-inch ell adapter

The two ends have different outside diameters, so measure your existing fitting before ordering a replacement.

• Outside diameter of the smooth side: 21 mm (1/2-inch)
• Outside diameter of the ribbed side: 14 mm

If you are unsure how inch sizes relate to millimetre measurements, read our guide Confused by sizes in inches and millimeters? before you decide.

Hogyan válassza ki a megfelelő szerelvényt

Start by checking the angle you need. This part is a 90° elbow with a 1/2-inch male end on both sides. If your connection runs in a straight line, a straight connector 1/2″ is a different shape and may suit the job better.

Next, check what each side will connect to. The smooth end needs a 1/2-inch female fitting for a 1/2-inch hose, while the ribbed end goes straight into a 1/2-inch pipe. Compare the diameters above with your old part to make sure the sizes match.

When searching for a replacement, use the G&G Industries part number 73895.

Szerelési megjegyzések

Fit the ribbed end directly into the 1/2-inch pipe. On the smooth side, make sure you have a 1/2-inch female fitting available to join the hose, as the smooth end cannot take the hose by itself.