{"product_id":"camco-57633-90-degree-brass-flare-elbow-3-8-inch","title":"Camco 57633 90 Degree Brass Flare Elbow, 3\/8 Inch","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThis Camco 90 degree elbow is the little brass fitting that makes a tight propane hookup actually work. It's a 3\/8 inch female swivel flare on one end, a 3\/8 inch male flare on the other, and it spins a full 360 degrees so you can aim your gas line exactly where it needs to go. Built for Camco's Olympian Wave heaters and other low pressure LP gas connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes the whole install comes down to one small brass fitting. This Camco 90 degree elbow is that part. It takes a 3\/8 inch gas line and turns the corner cleanly, so you're not kinking soft copper or fighting a hard angle behind a heater. One end is a 3\/8 inch female swivel flare, the other is a 3\/8 inch male flare, and the swivel end rotates a full 360 degrees. That rotation is the whole point. You can thread it up, get your seal, and then spin the body to aim the line wherever the run needs to go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCamco built this one specifically for their Olympian Wave catalytic heaters, the Wave 3, Wave 6, and Wave 8. If you're mounting one of those in an RV, a cabin, or a boat and the gas supply comes in at an awkward angle, this elbow is what gets the connection made without stress on the fitting. It also works for plenty of other low pressure LP gas appliances that use a 3\/8 inch flare, so it's a handy part to keep in the spares bin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe see this fitting go into a lot of winter setups. Someone adds a Wave heater to a truck camper or a sailboat cabin for the shoulder seasons, runs a 3\/8 inch line off the LP system, and then realizes the heater's inlet points the wrong way for a straight shot. That's the exact moment this elbow saves the day. The 360 degree swivel means you're not stuck with whatever angle the male flare happens to land at. You snug the nut, rotate the body until the line lies flat and natural, and you're done. No sharp bend that work-hardens and cracks down the road.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's the thing about flare fittings, and it trips up first-timers every year. A flare seals metal to metal. The 45 degree cone on the male end mates against the seat inside the female flare nut, and that contact is your seal. So you don't want thread tape or pipe dope on the flare face. Tape belongs on tapered pipe threads, and there aren't any here. Just make sure both flare surfaces are clean and free of grit, snug the nut up by hand, then bring it home with a wrench. Don't gorilla it. Over-torquing a flare can crack the cone and give you the leak you were trying to avoid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote the \"without shut off valve\" in the name. This is a plain elbow, not a valve. It won't turn your gas on and off. If you need a shutoff at this point in the line, that's a separate fitting. What this part does, and does well, is change direction in a tight space while keeping a clean, serviceable flare connection you can break down later without a flaring tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's solid brass, which is exactly what you want on an LP gas line. Brass doesn't rust, it handles the pressure, and it stands up to years of heat cycling near a heater without getting brittle. On a boat especially, where everything fights corrosion, brass earns its place. And it threads onto standard 3\/8 inch flare hardware, so it plays nice with the fittings already on most LP systems. We'd still tell you to leak-check every gas connection you make. Brush a little soapy water over the joint with the gas on, watch for bubbles, and you'll know in ten seconds whether the flare seated right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottom line: it's an inexpensive, well-made brass elbow that solves a real routing headache on low pressure propane. If you're servicing an Olympian Wave heater or plumbing any 3\/8 inch flare gas line that needs to turn a corner, this is the part. Keep one in the toolbox and you'll be glad it's there the next time a run needs to turn ninety degrees in a tight spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e3\/8 inch female swivel flare inlet mates to a 3\/8 inch male flare outlet for low pressure LP gas lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFull 360 degree swivel on the female end lets you aim the gas line exactly where the run needs to go\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e90 degree bend turns the corner without kinking soft copper or stressing the fitting\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSolid brass construction resists corrosion and handles years of heat cycling on an LP gas connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDesigned for Camco's Olympian Wave 3, Wave 6, and Wave 8 catalytic heaters\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFlare-to-flare seal needs no thread tape or pipe dope and breaks down later without a flaring tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlain elbow without a shut off valve, so it drops into any 3\/8 inch flare line as a direction change\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWorks with a wide range of 3\/8 inch flare low pressure propane appliances beyond just the Wave heaters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized Camco reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat does this Camco elbow fit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's built for Camco's Olympian Wave catalytic heaters, the Wave 3, Wave 6, and Wave 8, and it works on other low pressure LP gas appliances that use a 3\/8 inch flare connection. One end is a 3\/8 inch female swivel flare, the other a 3\/8 inch male flare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat does 'without shut off valve' mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's a plain direction-changing elbow, not a valve. It can't turn the gas on or off. If you need a shutoff at that point in the line, you'll add a separate valve fitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDo I need thread tape or pipe dope on it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. Flare fittings seal metal to metal, where the 45 degree cone mates against the flare seat. Keep the flare faces clean and don't put tape or dope on them. There are no tapered pipe threads on this fitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhy does the swivel matter?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe female flare end rotates a full 360 degrees. That lets you snug the connection and then spin the body to aim the gas line wherever the run needs to go, instead of being stuck with whatever angle the male flare lands at.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs it for propane?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. It's made for low pressure LP gas connections, which is exactly what the Olympian Wave heaters and similar cabin heaters run on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat's it made of?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eSolid brass. Brass doesn't rust, handles the pressure, and stands up to the heat cycling near a heater, which is why it's the standard material for LP gas fittings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow do I check for leaks after installing it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eBrush a little soapy water over the joint with the gas turned on and watch for bubbles. If it bubbles, back off and reseat the flare. If it stays clean, you're good to go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I use this on a boat?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. Any low pressure LP gas line on a boat that uses a 3\/8 inch flare and needs to turn a corner is a fit. Brass is a smart choice on the water because it fights corrosion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDo I need a flaring tool to install it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. Both ends are already flared fittings, so you just connect them to matching flare hardware. 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