M Press Copper 90° Street Elbow
The M Press Copper 90° Street Elbow provides a compact way to create a right-angle change in compatible copper pipework. Its street elbow design combines a press socket on one end with a plain copper tail on the other.
Therefore, installers can connect the plain end directly into another compatible fitting where the system design allows. This helps reduce the number of fittings needed and creates a more compact pipe layout.
Designed for M profile press systems, the elbow creates a secure mechanical connection without soldering, flux or a naked flame.
Furthermore, the compact design makes the fitting particularly useful in restricted spaces, plant rooms and complex plumbing layouts.
Our M Press Copper 90° Street Elbows form part of the wider Kudos Trading M Press Copper Fittings range for water, plumbing and heating installations.
Why Choose an M Press Copper 90° Street Elbow?
Compact Direction Change
The street elbow creates a 90° turn while keeping the overall fitting length compact. Therefore, it works particularly well where installation space is limited.
Press Socket and Plain Tail
One side accepts compatible copper pipe using an M profile press connection. The opposite side provides a plain copper tail.
Consequently, the fitting can connect directly into another suitable press fitting without an additional length of copper pipe.
Fewer Components
A conventional elbow may require a separate short piece of pipe between adjoining fittings.
In contrast, a street elbow can remove that extra pipe section. Therefore, installers can create cleaner and more compact assemblies.
No Soldering Required
The press connection uses a compatible press tool. As a result, installers do not need solder, flux or a blowtorch.
Ideal for Water and Heating
The fitting suits compatible copper water and heating systems. Therefore, it can form part of both domestic and commercial installations.
M Profile Compatible
The press socket uses the M press profile. Always use a correctly sized compatible M profile jaw.
Key Features
- M Press copper 90° street elbow
- 90-degree direction change
- Press socket x plain copper tail
- Compact installation
- Plain end can connect into suitable compatible fittings
- M profile press connection
- Suitable for compatible copper tube
- Suitable for water applications
- Suitable for compatible heating systems
- No soldering required
- No blowtorch required
- No flux required
- Reduced hot works
- Fast installation
- Clean mechanical jointing
- Professional finish
- Ideal for restricted spaces
- Useful for plant rooms
- Suitable for domestic plumbing
- Suitable for commercial plumbing
- Compatible press tool required
- Correct M profile jaw required
Technical Specification
- Product: M Press Copper 90° Street Elbow
- Product Type: 90° Street Elbow
- Connection 1: M Press Socket
- Connection 2: Plain Copper Tail
- Angle: 90 Degrees
- Press Profile: M Profile
- Pipe Material: Compatible Copper Tube
- Application: Water, Plumbing and Compatible Heating Systems
- Jointing Method: Mechanical Press Connection
- Soldering Required: No
- Open Flame Required: No
- Press Tool Required: Yes
- Press Jaw Required: Correct Size M Profile Jaw
Always confirm fitting size, copper tube specification and system compatibility before installation.
What Is an M Press Copper Street Elbow?
An M Press Copper Street Elbow is a 90° fitting with two different end types.
One end has a press socket for compatible copper tube. The opposite end has a plain copper tail.
This differs from a standard 90° elbow, which normally has press sockets on both ends.
Therefore, the plain tail can insert directly into another compatible fitting where required.
This makes the street elbow particularly useful when installers need to create a tight series of bends or fittings in a restricted space.
Street Elbow vs Standard 90° Elbow
Both fittings create a right-angle change in direction. However, the connection arrangement differs.
Standard M Press 90° Elbow
A standard elbow normally has:
- Press socket at one end
- Press socket at the other end
Therefore, both sides connect directly to copper pipe.
M Press 90° Street Elbow
A street elbow normally has:
- Press socket at one end
- Plain copper tail at the other end
Consequently, the plain tail can fit into another compatible press fitting.
This allows more compact assemblies and can reduce the number of short pipe sections required.
Ideal for Compact Pipework Layouts
Plant rooms, cupboards and service voids often provide limited installation space.
Therefore, every millimetre can matter.
A street elbow can help reduce the overall length of a fitting assembly. Because its plain tail connects directly into another suitable fitting, installers may not need an additional short copper tube between components.
As a result, the finished installation can become:
- More compact
- Cleaner
- Easier to route
- More professional
- Better suited to restricted spaces
Copper Press Fittings for Water
Copper remains widely used across plumbing and heating systems.
M Press technology allows installers to create reliable copper connections without traditional soldering.
Typical applications include:
- Hot water pipework
- Cold water pipework
- Domestic plumbing
- Water distribution
- Heating systems
- Plant rooms
- Commercial plumbing
- Renovation projects
- New build installations
- Pipework alterations
- Maintenance work
Therefore, installers can combine familiar copper tube with modern press jointing technology.
No Hot Works Required
One of the main advantages of M Press fittings is the elimination of an open flame.
Traditional soldering usually requires a blowtorch, solder and flux.
In contrast, the M Press Street Elbow uses mechanical pressing.
Therefore, it can prove particularly useful when working:
- Near timber
- Inside cupboards
- In loft spaces
- Around finished surfaces
- Near insulation
- In occupied buildings
- In commercial properties
- In plant rooms
- In confined spaces
- During refurbishment work
Reduced hot works can also simplify site procedures.
Ideal for Plant Rooms
Plant rooms often contain multiple valves, pumps and fittings within a relatively small area.
Therefore, compact fittings provide a real installation advantage.
The street elbow design can reduce the length of a fitting arrangement by connecting directly into another compatible component.
Consequently, installers can create neater and more efficient pipework around:
- Pumps
- Valves
- Manifolds
- Boilers
- Cylinders
- Heat exchangers
- Heating controls
- Commercial plant equipment
Ideal for Plumbing Alterations
Existing pipework does not always provide generous working space.
During an alteration, installers may need to introduce a tight direction change between existing components.
The M Press Copper Street Elbow provides additional flexibility.
Because one end is a plain copper tail, the fitting can connect directly into another compatible press socket.
Therefore, installers can create compact modifications without unnecessary pipe extensions.
How to Install an M Press Copper Street Elbow
Correct preparation remains essential.
Firstly, cut the copper pipe squarely using a suitable pipe cutter.
Next, remove internal and external burrs from the cut end.
Inspect the pipe and make sure it remains clean, round and undamaged.
Then, mark the correct insertion depth where required.
Push the copper tube fully into the press socket side of the street elbow.
Position the correct size M profile press jaw around the designated press section.
Operate the press tool through its complete cycle.
If connecting the plain tail into another compatible press fitting, prepare and install that second connection according to the relevant fitting instructions.
Finally, inspect all completed connections.
Always Deburr Copper Pipe
Freshly cut copper tube can have sharp edges.
Therefore, installers should deburr the pipe before inserting it into the press socket.
Correct preparation helps protect the internal sealing components.
Furthermore, it allows the pipe to enter smoothly and reach the correct insertion depth.
A suitable pipe reamer or deburring tool should therefore form part of every M Press installation kit.
Mark the Correct Insertion Depth
Correct pipe insertion helps ensure a reliable press connection.
Therefore, mark the required insertion depth before assembly where specified.
Once the pipe enters the fitting, the mark provides a clear visual check.
Furthermore, it helps identify accidental pipe movement before pressing.
The same care should be taken when the plain tail enters another compatible fitting.
Use the Correct M Profile Jaw
The press socket on this fitting requires a compatible M profile jaw.
Before pressing, confirm:
- Fitting size
- Copper pipe size
- M jaw profile
- Press jaw size
- Press tool compatibility
- Jaw condition
- Correct insertion depth
- Correct jaw position
Never use a different jaw profile simply because it appears to fit.
Why Use a Street Elbow Instead of Extra Pipe?
Some installations require two fittings to sit very close together.
With a standard elbow, installers may need a short length of copper tube between fittings.
However, cutting and preparing a very short section can be awkward.
A street elbow removes that requirement in suitable installations.
The plain tail acts like a short section of copper pipe. Therefore, it can insert directly into the adjoining compatible fitting.
As a result, installers can save:
- Space
- Installation time
- Additional copper pipe
- Extra preparation work
M Press Street Elbows for Commercial Installations
Commercial systems often require compact and organised pipework.
Consequently, street elbows can provide useful flexibility in:
- Hotels
- Apartment developments
- Offices
- Schools
- Retail properties
- Plant rooms
- Public buildings
- Commercial refurbishments
- Residential developments
- Mechanical installations
Furthermore, press technology helps installers complete large numbers of connections efficiently.
M Press Street Elbow vs Solder Street Elbow
Both types provide a compact 90° direction change.
However, the installation method differs.
M Press Copper Street Elbow
Benefits include:
- Mechanical press connection
- No naked flame
- No solder
- No flux
- Compact fitting design
- Reduced hot works
- Fast installation
- Professional finish
Soldered Copper Street Elbow
Traditional street elbows use soldered connections.
These remain widely used. However, the installer needs heat, flux and solder.
Therefore, M Press provides a useful alternative when fast, flame-free installation matters.
Complete M Press Copper Fitting Range
Street elbows form part of a complete copper press system.
Depending on the installation, the wider range can include:
- End stops
- Straight couplers
- Sleeve couplings
- 90° elbows
- 90° street elbows
- Tees
- Reducing couplers
- Reducing tees
- Male adaptors
- Female adaptors
- Other copper press fittings
Therefore, installers can build complete copper plumbing and heating systems using the same M profile press method.
Ideal for Professional Plumbers
M Press Copper Street Elbows provide a useful solution for installers who need compact, flame-free copper connections.
Therefore, they suit:
- Professional plumbers
- Heating engineers
- Mechanical contractors
- Plumbing contractors
- Maintenance engineers
- Facilities teams
- Building contractors
- Commercial installers
- Domestic installers
- Property maintenance companies
Keeping common street elbow sizes available can also help solve unexpected space problems during installation.
Why Buy M Press Copper 90° Street Elbows from Kudos Trading?
Kudos Trading supplies professional copper press fittings, plumbing products and installation tools to tradespeople throughout the UK.
Furthermore, our expanding M Press Copper Fittings range allows installers to purchase street elbows alongside standard elbows, couplers, end stops, tees, adaptors, press tools and M profile jaws.
When you order from Kudos Trading, you’ll benefit from:
- Professional M Press copper fittings
- Extensive fitting range
- Competitive UK prices
- Fast nationwide delivery
- Expert technical support
- Extensive stock availability
- Friendly customer service
- Over 25 years of plumbing and heating experience
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an M Press Copper 90° Street Elbow?
It is a 90-degree copper press fitting with an M Press socket on one end and a plain copper tail on the other.
What is the difference between a street elbow and a standard elbow?
A standard elbow normally has press sockets on both ends. A street elbow has one press socket and one plain tail.
Why use a street elbow?
The plain tail can insert directly into another compatible fitting. Therefore, street elbows help create more compact pipework arrangements.
Can the plain tail go into another M Press fitting?
Yes, where the sizes and fitting specifications are compatible. Treat the plain end as compatible copper tube and follow the receiving fitting’s installation instructions.
What press profile does the fitting use?
The press connection requires a compatible M profile jaw.
Does an M Press Street Elbow need soldering?
No. The press connection is made mechanically with a compatible press tool.
Do I need a blowtorch?
No. M Press fittings provide a flame-free copper jointing method.
Is the street elbow suitable for water?
Yes. It is intended for compatible water and plumbing applications.
Can it be used on heating pipework?
It can suit compatible water-based heating systems where the fitting specification permits.
Is a street elbow useful in tight spaces?
Yes. Compact pipework is one of the main benefits of the street elbow design.
Do I need to press the plain tail?
The plain tail itself is not a press socket. However, if it enters another press fitting, that receiving fitting must be pressed according to its installation instructions.
Do I need to deburr the copper pipe?
Yes. Proper deburring helps protect the internal sealing element in the press socket.
Should I mark insertion depth?
Yes, where required. Insertion marks provide a useful visual installation check before pressing.
Can I use a U profile jaw?
No. Use the specified M profile press jaw.
Is the fitting suitable for plant rooms?
Yes. Its compact design makes it particularly useful where multiple fittings and components sit close together.
Can street elbows reduce the amount of copper pipe needed?
Yes. In suitable arrangements, the plain tail can remove the need for a short connecting piece of copper tube between fittings.
Are M Press Street Elbows suitable for commercial plumbing?
Yes. Their compact design, flame-free connection and quick installation make them useful across domestic and commercial systems.
Related Products
- M Press Copper 90° Elbows
- M Press Copper 90° Street Elbows
- M Press Copper Straight Couplers
- M Press Copper Sleeve Couplings
- M Press Copper End Stops
- M Press Copper Tees
- M Press Copper Reducers
- M Press Copper Male Adaptors
- M Press Copper Female Adaptors
- M Press Copper Fittings
- M Press Tool
- M Profile Press Jaws
- Copper Pipe Cutters
- Pipe Reamers & Deburring Tools
- Plumbing & Heating Tools
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