Midland Industries 44170LF 90 Degree Street Elbow 3 in Bronze

Product Description

The MIDLAND INDUSTRIES 44170LF is a 3-inch lead-free bronze 90-degree street elbow designed to change flow direction in pressurized water and fluid piping systems. It connects a 3-inch Male Pipe Thread (MPT) on one end to a 3-inch Female Pipe Thread (FPT) on the other, allowing direct installation into a fitting socket without requiring a nipple. Constructed from lead-free bronze, it meets safe drinking water requirements for potable water installations. The part weighs 5.205 pounds and is built to AWWA C800, ASME B16.15, ASME B1.20.1, WW-P-460C, and MSS-SP-106 dimensional and material standards.

This street elbow is suited for residential and commercial plumbing systems where a 90-degree directional change is needed at a fitting outlet or valve connection. Typical applications include water service lines, distribution headers, and mechanical room piping where compact inline direction changes are required. Licensed plumbers install this fitting in both above-ground and accessible below-grade configurations. Its lead-free bronze construction makes it appropriate for potable water systems subject to lead-free compliance requirements under state and federal plumbing codes.

Key Features

• Lead-free bronze construction meets potable water lead-free compliance requirements
• 3-inch MPT x 3-inch FPT street configuration eliminates the need for an additional nipple
• 90-degree turn for compact directional changes in tight piping layouts
• Meets AWWA C800, ASME B16.15, ASME B1.20.1, WW-P-460C, and MSS-SP-106 standards
• 3-8 thread specification for consistent, leak-resistant thread engagement

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style lead-free bronze street elbow for 3-inch MPT x FPT threaded piping systems conforming to ASME B1.20.1 pipe thread standards in potable water and general fluid service applications.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed plumber in accordance with applicable IPC or local plumbing code requirements. Shut off and depressurize the line and drain standing water before removing or installing any threaded fitting. Apply appropriate thread sealant or PTFE tape to male threads before assembly. Do not over-torque bronze fittings, as excessive force can crack the fitting body or distort threads.