DLS ½” Hose Bulkhead Fitting Elbow – Blue

Hose Bulkhead Fitting Elbow (Blue) – Caravan Water Plumbing Connector

The DLS Hose Bulkhead Fitting Elbow (Blue) is a specialised 90° water plumbing connector designed for use in the fresh water systems of caravans, motorhomes, campervans and boats. Featuring an angled elbow body, this fitting allows a clean turn of pipe or hose through a wall, service panel or compartment bulkhead while maintaining a secure and leak-free joint. The blue finish and supplied bulkhead nut and sealing washer make it simple to install a pipe run that must exit or enter an exterior panel at an angle — helping keep internal plumbing neat, tidy and protected from kinks or sharp bends.

This elbow is especially useful where space is limited, such as behind service hatches, near external outlets, or at fixed tap points, and it ensures water lines remain correctly routed without unnecessary strain.

Key Features

• 90° angled elbow design for neat directional changes in water lines

• Bulkhead fitting — suited for panel or wall installation

• Includes: Blue elbow body, bulkhead nut and sealing washer

• Purpose: Fresh water plumbing in caravans, motorhomes, campervans & boats

• Durable build: Suitable for mobile water systems

• Colour coded: Blue finish for easy identification

Weight

• Approximate Weight: 0.08 kg (80 g)

How and Where It Is Used

The DLS Hose Bulkhead Fitting Elbow (Blue) is used to route fresh water lines cleanly through walls or service panels while providing a 90° change of direction. It is particularly helpful where pipework passes through an exterior panel to an external tap, inlet point, utility outlet or shower connection, or inside a service locker where space and access are limited.

Typical use locations and scenarios include:

• External water outlet panels — routing pipe through the wall toward an external tap or hose socket.

• Service hatches — allowing pipe to enter/exit compartments without sharp in-cabinet bends.

• Internal plumbing runs — when water line direction must change around furniture or obstructions.

• Shower or rinse points — creating a neat connection point behind panels.

Once fitted, the elbow ensures the pipe or push-fit hose can continue its route without kinking, helping maintain good water flow and pressure while reducing strain on connections.

Uses

• Providing a 90° direction change through service panels or walls

• Routing fresh water lines to external taps and hose outlets

• Installing plumbing for utility wash points or outdoor showers

• Neatening up pipework in tight spaces or behind panels

• Supporting secure, leak resistant water connections on touring vehicles

Fitting Instructions

Tools Needed: Adjustable wrench or spanner, drill with hole saw/cutting tool, pencil/marker, screwdriver.

1. Choose Mounting Location:

   • Identify the panel or service hatch where you want the elbow to pass the water line through.

   • Ensure there’s enough access on both sides for tightening the bulkhead nut and routing pipe.

2. Mark and Cut Hole:

   • Mark the center point for the bulkhead hole on the panel.

   • Carefully cut an appropriately sized hole that matches the elbow’s bulkhead section (check manufacturer hole size guidance).

3. Insert Elbow Through Bulkhead:

   • Place the blue elbow body through the hole from the inside or outside (as preferred), so the angled port points in the desired direction of the pipe run.

4. Fit Sealing Washer and Nut:

   • On the opposite side of the panel, slide the sealing washer over the bulkhead section.

   • Screw the bulkhead nut onto the elbow’s threaded section, tightening by hand then with a spanner — secure but avoid over-tightening to prevent panel damage.

5. Connect Pipe or Hose:

   • Push the water line (rigid pipe or push-fit hose) into the elbow’s outlet until fully seated.

   • If using a threaded adaptor or clip, ensure the pipe or fitting is properly secured and sealed.

6. Test for Leaks:

   • Turn on water supply and check around the bulkhead fitting and elbow for any leaks.

   • Tighten connections slightly if necessary to achieve a watertight seal.

Tips:

• Use a rubber grommet or extra sealant around the bulkhead hole for added moisture protection in high-exposure areas.

• Ensure the elbow’s angled port faces the correct direction before tightening the bulkhead nut — re-orienting afterward may require loosening.

Why Choose This Fitting?

The DLS Hose Bulkhead Fitting Elbow (Blue) combines neat installation with practical plumbing performance, making it ideal for caravan and motorhome fresh water systems where space, access and clean routing are priorities. Its angled design helps prevent pipe kinks and strain — improving flow reliability and reducing maintenance issues over time — while the included bulkhead hardware simplifies installation.