Alien Hydroponics DM Push-Fit Elbow 28mm V-SYSTEM

SKU: BD101-0058  |  Fitting Type: Push-Fit Elbow  |  Fitting Size: 28mm  |  System Compatibility: V-SYSTEM  |  Price: $12.20 USD

Precision Control in Any Space

Every irrigation circuit has a failure point, and in most production environments that failure point is the fitting. Barbed connectors back out under sustained feed pressure. Threaded adapters weep at the joint when nutrient solution temperature cycles. Improvised directional changes using mismatched components introduce micro-leaks that go undetected until root zone saturation patterns shift, EC readings drift, and an entire run of plants shows the kind of inconsistency that cannot be traced back to a single cause. The enemy is not a catastrophic flood — it is the slow, invisible loss of control that happens when the plumbing infrastructure is fighting the operator instead of supporting the system.

When the irrigation circuit is built on components that were engineered for the system they serve, the operational picture changes entirely. Feed lines hold pressure at every directional change. Reservoir output reaches each site with the EC and pH the operator dialed in — not the diluted, aerated approximation that leaking joints produce. Maintenance windows shrink because there are no fittings to re-clamp, re-tape, or replace mid-cycle. The operator's attention moves from troubleshooting plumbing to managing the crop, which is where it belongs.

The DM Push-Fit Elbow 28mm achieves this through a push-fit locking mechanism sized precisely for 28mm V-SYSTEM tubing. The fitting seats with a single insertion stroke, the internal collet grips the tube wall mechanically, and the elbow geometry redirects flow without reducing bore diameter or creating turbulence at the joint. No tools, no clamps, no thread compounds — the connection is made and it holds. V-SYSTEM compatibility is not a marketing claim; it is a dimensional specification that ensures the collet engages the correct tube OD and the fitting body mates with V-SYSTEM manifold and reservoir ports without adapter sleeves. In practical terms, the DM Push-Fit Elbow 28mm delivers a secure, full-bore directional connection in a 28mm V-SYSTEM irrigation circuit at a unit cost of $12.20 USD.

Where This Belongs (and Doesn't)

The DM Push-Fit Elbow 28mm V-SYSTEM is a hydronic plumbing fitting rated for nutrient solution irrigation circuits. It is not rated for pressurized gas lines, electrical conduit routing, or structural support applications. Confirm tubing OD and system pressure rating with your V-SYSTEM documentation before installation.

How It Works

The push-fit mechanism operates on a collet-and-O-ring principle. When 28mm V-SYSTEM tubing is inserted into the fitting body, the internal collet — a ring of inward-facing gripping teeth — deflects outward to accept the tube, then springs back to lock against the tube wall. Axial pull-out force causes the collet teeth to bite harder into the tube surface, meaning the connection becomes more secure under the same load that would dislodge a barbed fitting. The O-ring seated behind the collet provides the fluid seal, compressing against the tube OD to prevent nutrient solution from tracking back along the tube wall. The elbow body redirects the flow path at 90 degrees while maintaining a consistent internal bore, preserving flow rate through the directional change. To release the fitting, the collet ring is depressed manually while the tube is withdrawn — a tool-free operation that allows circuit reconfiguration without cutting tubing or replacing fittings. Fitting size is 28mm, system compatibility is V-SYSTEM, and the SKU is BD101-0058 at $12.20 USD per unit. In practical terms, the DM Push-Fit Elbow 28mm delivers a repeatable, tool-free 90-degree directional connection in a 28mm V-SYSTEM irrigation circuit with a collet-lock mechanism that increases grip force under pull-out load.

System Integration

• V-SYSTEM Manifolds: Mates directly with V-SYSTEM manifold ports and trunk line tubing without adapter sleeves or reducer fittings.
• Top-Feed Circuits: Routes feed lines around structural obstacles and through tight spatial constraints without reducing flow bore at the directional change.
• Drain-to-Waste Returns: Provides clean elbow transitions in gravity-fed return lines where barbed fittings are prone to back-out under sustained flow.
• Reservoir Plumbing: Connects reservoir outlet and inlet ports to distribution tubing with a single insertion stroke, eliminating thread-sealing compounds from the reservoir connection point.
• Circuit Reconfiguration: Releasable collet mechanism supports layout changes between production cycles without cutting or replacing tubing runs.

Facility Integration Data

The following table models unit cost and total fitting expenditure for common V-SYSTEM deployment scales, supporting procurement planning for multi-site or multi-table irrigation builds.

Operator Field Note

• Tube Preparation: Cut tubing square and deburr the cut end before insertion. A ragged or angled cut prevents the collet from seating evenly and can compromise the O-ring seal.
• Full Insertion Depth: Push the tube fully into the fitting body until it bottoms out against the internal stop. Partial insertion leaves the collet engaged on the tube taper rather than the straight wall, reducing pull-out resistance.
• Pressure Test Before Commissioning: After completing the circuit, run the system at operating pressure and inspect each push-fit joint visually before introducing plants or nutrient solution to the grow space.
• Collet Release Technique: To release, depress the collet ring evenly around its circumference while applying steady axial withdrawal force on the tube. Uneven collet depression can cause the tube to bind in the fitting body.
• V-SYSTEM Tubing Only: This fitting is dimensioned for V-SYSTEM 28mm tubing OD. Using tubing from a different manufacturer or system with a differing OD tolerance will result in an unreliable collet engagement and potential seal failure.
• Local Pickup Available: SKU BD101-0058 is available for pickup in Longmont — contact Cannafull Spectrum Solutions to confirm current stock before visiting.

Operator FAQ

Shipping & Logistics

• Shipping Jurisdiction: Cannafull Spectrum Solutions ships within the contiguous 48 United States only. Orders outside this region cannot be fulfilled through this channel.
• Local Pickup: SKU BD101-0058 is available for in-store pickup in Longmont. Contact us to confirm stock before visiting.
• Returns: Returns are accepted subject to our Return Policy. Items must be in original, uninstalled condition. Contact cannafullspec.com for return authorization before shipping any product back.
• Restocking Fee: Returns of non-defective items are subject to a restocking fee of up to 25% per our Return Policy. Review full terms at cannafullspec.com/pages/return-policy before ordering.

Questions about shipping, lead times, or order status: contact Cannafull Spectrum Solutions at cannafullspec.com.

What's in the Box

• 1x DM Push-Fit Elbow 28mm V-SYSTEM fitting (SKU BD101-0058)

Box contents confirmed from manufacturer source data. Dimensions, weight, and accessory inclusions are not specified in source data. If your application requires specific dimensional confirmation or accessory hardware, contact Cannafull Spectrum Solutions before ordering. Tubing, manifolds, reservoirs, and other V-SYSTEM components are sold separately.

Regional Compliance & Deployment Notes

• Jurisdiction: This product is sold and shipped within the contiguous 48 United States through Cannafull Spectrum Solutions. No shipments to territories outside this region are supported through this channel.
• Plumbing Code Compliance: Installation of irrigation and hydronic plumbing components in licensed production facilities may be subject to local building, plumbing, or agricultural codes. The operator is responsible for confirming that the installation method and materials meet applicable local requirements.
• Facility Licensing: Cannafull Spectrum Solutions does not provide compliance consulting. Operators in licensed production environments should confirm that all plumbing components meet the specifications required by their facility license and applicable state regulations.
• Nutrient Solution Compatibility: This fitting is designed for use in hydroponic nutrient solution circuits. Compatibility with specific nutrient formulations, pH ranges, or chemical additives beyond standard hydroponic use should be confirmed with the manufacturer if operating outside standard V-SYSTEM parameters.

Product specifications, pricing, and availability are subject to change without notice. All data presented on this page is sourced from manufacturer documentation current at time of publication. Cannafull Spectrum Solutions makes no representations beyond what is confirmed in manufacturer source data. Warranty terms, dimensional specifications, and weight data not provided in source data should be confirmed directly with the manufacturer or Cannafull Spectrum Solutions prior to purchase.