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Product Specs
- Body Material:
- PPI
- Connection Type:
- Socket Fuse
- Fitting Name:
- 90 Degree Elbow
- Series:
- 90 Elbows Whiteline PPI SF
- Wall Thickness:
- 0.15 IN
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Product Group:
- Plumbing
- Product Subgroup:
- Valves
- Product Type:
- General Valve
- Pipe Size Dimension:
- 3/4 IN
Watts 740202 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Is the Watts 740202 elbow threaded or does it have to be fused?
It is a socket fusion fitting, not threaded and not solvent welded. The pipe end is heated with a socket fusion iron sized for 3/4 inch and inserted into the socket, giving a homogeneous joint. You need the fusion tool and the correct heater bushing on site, no glue or thread sealant involved.
2) What material is the Watts 740202 elbow made of, and can I fuse it to other plastic pipe?
The body is polypropylene (PPI), part of the Watts Whiteline PP system. Socket fusion only bonds like material to like material, so it joins to polypropylene pipe and fittings in the same system. It will not fuse to PEX, PVC, CPVC or PVDF. Transitioning to copper or steel requires a transition fitting.
3) Is the Watts 740202 an elbow or a valve?
It is a 90 degree elbow, a directional fitting with no moving parts and no shutoff function. If you need to isolate a branch you will need a separate ball valve in the same Whiteline polypropylene system.
4) What Watts part number do I order for a 3/4 inch Whiteline 90 degree socket fusion elbow?
Order Watts 740202. That is the manufacturer part number for the 3/4 inch, 90 degree, socket fusion elbow in the Whiteline polypropylene line, and it is the only model on the item.
5) Does the Watts 740202 elbow come with anything else I need for the joint?
The 740202 ships as the fitting alone. Socket fusion needs no gaskets, o-rings or sealant, but the joint does require a fusion machine with a 3/4 inch heater face and bushing, plus a pipe cutter and deburring tool. None of that is part of the fitting.
6) Where is a Whiteline polypropylene elbow like the Watts 740202 typically used instead of copper?
Polypropylene socket fusion systems are used where a fully welded, corrosion-free plastic joint is wanted rather than soldered copper or threaded steel. The fused joint has no gasket, solvent or thread to fail. The tradeoff is that every connection needs a fusion iron and a trained installer, so for a one-off repair on an existing copper line a transition fitting is usually the faster route.
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Does the Watts 740202 come with a warranty?
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