REHAU RAUTITAN RX Wall Elbow with Male Thread 16 mm to R1/2, lead-free brown

REHAU RAUTITAN RX Wall Elbow with Male Thread 16 mm to R1/2 is a compact plumbing fitting designed to connect 16 mm plastic supply pipe to fixtures or appliances with a R1/2 threaded inlet. The fitting is part of the RAUTITAN RX range and features lead-free construction with a brown finish suitable for potable water and heating system installations. It provides a stable transition between plastic pipework and standard threaded components, offering reliable sealing when installed with appropriate tape or sealant on the male thread.

Advantages

The wall elbow is manufactured to match RAUTITAN RX system requirements, ensuring compatibility with 16 mm RAUTITAN piping and push-fit or compression connections used in that system. Its lead-free material composition meets health and safety requirements for drinking water, while the compact angle and external thread allow a neat wall-mounted connection for radiators, valves or appliances. The brown finish helps the fitting blend with coloured piping or visible installation points.

Suitable for

• Connecting 16 mm plastic supply pipe to R1/2 threaded valves and fixtures
• Potable water distribution and small-diameter heating circuits
• Wall-mounted radiator or appliance inlet connections
• Residential and light commercial plumbing installations

When it may not be suitable

This wall elbow is intended for 16 mm pipework and R1/2 threaded connections; it is not suitable for larger or smaller pipe diameters without adapters. It is designed for typical domestic and light commercial water and heating pressures—specialist high-pressure or industrial applications may require fittings rated for those conditions. The product requires correct sealing on the male thread and proper installation technique to ensure leak-free performance.

Key specifications

• Connection A: 16 mm for RAUTITAN RX plastic pipe
• Connection B: Male threaded R1/2 for fixture or valve attachment
• Material: lead-free construction suitable for potable water
• Finish: brown
• Application: potable water and heating systems
• Installation: wall-mounted elbow for secure transition to threaded components

How to use

Prepare the 16 mm RAUTITAN RX pipe by cutting squarely and deburring the end. Insert the prepared pipe into the RAUTITAN RX connection until it seats fully according to the system’s fitting depth markers. Apply suitable sealing tape or sealant to the R1/2 male thread and hand-start the mating threaded fixture or valve; tighten to the torque recommended by the fixture manufacturer. Ensure the elbow is oriented for the correct outlet direction and secure any wall supports or escutcheons as required. After installation, perform a pressure test of the system to check for leaks.

What to consider before purchase

• Confirm pipe compatibility: designed for 16 mm RAUTITAN RX plastic pipe
• Verify the mating fixture accepts a R1/2 male thread
• Consider required sealing method for the threaded connection (tape or sealant)
• Check application pressure and temperature requirements against system specifications

Usage recommendations

Use with RAUTITAN RX-certified pipes and follow REHAU installation guidelines. Test the system at working pressure after installation and use compatible sealing materials on the R1/2 thread to prevent leaks.