Ruud RTG20151A-1 90° Vent Elbow Fitting

Ruud RTG20151A-1 90° Vent Elbow Fitting

The Ruud RTG20151A-1 is a 90° elbow fitting engineered as a factory-matched component for Ruud water heating and venting systems. Rough-in and service plumbers use this elbow to redirect vent or supply piping runs by a full 90° turn where a straight run isn't possible, keeping the installation compact and code-appropriate for tight mechanical closets, attic runs, and closet installations behind the unit. As a Ruud-branded component, it is intended to be paired with other Ruud system parts to maintain a consistent, manufacturer-matched piping or venting assembly rather than mixed with generic aftermarket fittings.

Key Features

• 90° Elbow Configuration: Provides a full quarter-turn direction change in the piping or venting run, allowing installers to route around framing, joists, or adjacent equipment without adding unnecessary straight-run length.
• Ruud Factory-Matched Component: Manufactured under the Ruud brand for use with compatible Ruud water heater and venting assemblies, helping installers maintain a single-source parts trail for service and warranty documentation.
• Rough-In / Behind-the-Wall Application: Designed for use in the concealed piping or venting section of the installation, not as a visible or decorative fitting, so it should be installed and supported per the unit's installation instructions.
• Direct-Fit Replacement Part: Identified by Ruud part number RTG20151A-1, making it straightforward for contractors and service techs to cross-reference against the original equipment parts list when replacing a damaged or failed elbow.

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Ruud
• Part Number: RTG20151A-1
• Configuration: 90° Elbow

Typical Applications

• Water Heater Vent or Piping Direction Changes
• Residential and Commercial Mechanical Room Rough-In
• Service and Replacement of Damaged Elbow Fittings
• New Construction Installations Using Ruud Equipment
• Tight-Clearance Routing Around Framing or Adjacent Equipment

Why Ruud?

Ruud is a long-established manufacturer of water heating equipment, and factory-branded components like the RTG20151A-1 elbow are built to fit and function as part of a complete Ruud system. Choosing the manufacturer-matched fitting over a generic substitute helps installers keep the piping or venting assembly consistent with the original equipment design, which simplifies future service calls and parts lookups.