HAN-HTMFE15
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Big Water Tanks is an official stockist of Hansen Products — New Zealand-made True Fit threaded fittings for plumbing, irrigation, rainwater, farm and marine water systems. The Hansen Male/Female Threaded Elbow (HTMFE) joins a male thread and a female thread of the same size at a 90° angle, with a BSPT female thread in one end and a BSPT male thread on the other, in 6 sizes from 15mm (1/2") up to 50mm (2").
A male/female threaded elbow turns a corner in one fitting where you would otherwise need an elbow plus a hex nipple, for example screwing straight into a 25mm (1") female tank outlet or valve and turning the line through 90° to take a 1" male thread. The Hansen HTMFE has a tapered BSPT female thread with a hex in one end (T1) and a tapered BSPT male thread on the other end (T2), both the same size, at 90° to each other. Hansen describes it as "used to join a male thread and a female thread at a 90 degree angle". It is moulded in New Zealand from glass fibre reinforced nylon, is rated to 16 bar at 20°C in every size we sell (15mm–50mm), and is tested to AS/NZS 4020:2018 for contact with drinking water. Below you will find the full dimension table for every size we sell, the pressure and temperature ratings, how to pick the right size, and installation tips straight from Hansen.
| Thread Size | Max @ 20°C | kPa @ 20°C | @ 40°C | @ 60°C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6mm – 50mm (1/8" – 2") | 16 bar | 1,600 kPa | approx. 12 bar | approx. 8 bar |
| 65mm (2 1/2") | 12 bar | 1,200 kPa | approx. 9 bar | approx. 6 bar |
| 80mm – 100mm (3" – 4") | 10 bar | 1,000 kPa | approx. 7.5 bar | approx. 5 bar |
Ratings are by thread size. The male/female elbow is made in 15mm–50mm, so the 16 bar row applies to every size. The 20°C figures are Hansen's published maximum working pressures. The 40°C and 60°C figures are read from Hansen's straight-line derating graph and are approximate. Ratings apply to fittings used with water only and installed to Hansen's specifications. Hansen tests its products for cold water use up to 60°C (140°F) and does not recommend use above 60°C.
Body: high quality glass fibre reinforced nylon (the AS/NZS 4020 test report lists the compound as Polyamide 6 Glass Fibre Reinforced — Durethan BKV 15F). Black, UV stabilised.
The Hansen EasyFit and True Fit range passed AS/NZS 4020:2018 testing (taste, appearance, growth of aquatic micro-organisms, cytotoxic activity, metals and organic compounds) at the Australian Water Quality Centre, report 356792, completed 7 March 2023.
The "Hansen True Fit" range of black plastic threaded fittings holds WRAS (Water Regulations Approval Scheme) approval number 251102715, valid 1 November 2025 to 30 November 2030. WRAS approval shows a fitting complies with the UK water fittings regulations for use on drinking water supplies.
Technical documents are published by Hansen Products (NZ) Ltd.
| Stock | Sizes 15mm–50mm are stocked in store. We hold limited stock of other sizes, and can order them in if needed. |
| Delivery | Courier nationwide. Shipping is calculated at checkout based on your location. |
| Collections | Available from 21 Akatea Road, Glendene, Auckland. |
Hansen sizes are nominal BSP sizes, not the measured diameter of the pipe or thread. A "15mm" thread is a 1/2" BSP thread, and it measures about 21mm across the outside of the male thread.
A male/female elbow screws its male end (T2) into a female port and takes a male thread in its female end (T1), both the same size. If both threads you are joining are male, use a Hansen Female Threaded Elbow (HTE). If you need a branch to a third thread, use a Female Threaded Tee (HTT).
Measure across the outside of a male thread, near its end, or the inside of the female port, and match it to the table below.
The code is simply HTMFE plus the size in mm: 25mm (1") = HTMFE25, 1/2" = HTMFE15.
| BSP Size | Hansen mm | Male Thread OD (approx.) | Threads per Inch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2" | 15mm | 21.0mm | 14 |
| 3/4" | 20mm | 26.4mm | 14 |
| 1" | 25mm | 33.2mm | 11 |
| 1 1/4" | 32mm | 41.9mm | 11 |
| 1 1/2" | 40mm | 47.8mm | 11 |
| 2" | 50mm | 59.6mm | 11 |
Male thread outside diameters and threads per inch are the standard BSP (ISO 7) values, rounded. Tapered BSPT threads seal on the taper, so measure near the end of the thread.
Hansen's Threaded Fitting Handy Tips: how to apply thread tape and tighten True Fit fittings.
Full step-by-step guide: Hansen threaded fitting installation guide.
T1 is the female thread (the end with the hex) and T2 is the male thread, at 90° to each other. They are the same size and both are BSPT tapered threads. Dimensions are from Hansen's HTMFE drawing: overall size along the female leg (a) and along the male leg (b), in mm. Choose the code from the Size drop-down above.
Reading the drawing:
| Hansen Code | Metric Size | Imperial Size | Female Thread (T1) | Male Thread (T2) | Size a (mm) | Size b (mm) | Max Pressure @ 20°C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSPT female | BSPT male | ||||||
| HTMFE15 | 15mm | 1/2" | 1/2" | 1/2" | 41 | 54.5 | 16 bar |
| HTMFE20 | 20mm | 3/4" | 3/4" | 3/4" | 48 | 63.5 | 16 bar |
| HTMFE25 | 25mm | 1" | 1" | 1" | 56 | 73 | 16 bar |
| HTMFE32 | 32mm | 1 1/4" | 1 1/4" | 1 1/4" | 67.5 | 84.5 | 16 bar |
| HTMFE40 | 40mm | 1 1/2" | 1 1/2" | 1 1/2" | 74.5 | 88 | 16 bar |
| HTMFE50 | 50mm | 2" | 2" | 2" | 88 | 106 | 16 bar |
Using your fittings with anything other than water? Check Hansen's chemical resistance chart for True Fit threaded fittings before you install. Pool and spa chlorine, bleach, strong acids and oxidising agents all attack the material.
View Chemical Compatibility ChartStep-by-step thread sealing and tightening, do's and don'ts, and how to pressure test a new Hansen threaded joint, with Hansen's handy tips video.
View Installation GuideYou need the Hansen HTMFE25. Its 1" (25mm) BSPT male end screws into your 1" female port, and its 1" BSPT female end takes a 1" male thread at 90°. Hansen's drawing gives it an overall size of 56mm along the female leg (a) and 73mm along the male leg (b), and it is rated to 16 bar at 20°C. The code is HTMFE plus the thread size in mm, so 1/2" is HTMFE15 and 2" is HTMFE50.
A Hansen male/female threaded elbow (HTMFE) joins one male and one female thread of the same size at 90°. To join two male threads at 90°, use a Female Threaded Elbow (HTE). To join three male threads, use a Female Threaded Tee (HTT). To join two female threads in a straight line, use a Hex Nipple (HSN), and to reduce the female end, add a Reducing Bush (HRB).
Yes. Hansen True Fit threaded fittings are made from a raw material approved for potable (drinkable) water. The range passed AS/NZS 4020:2018 testing for products in contact with drinking water (Australian Water Quality Centre report 356792, 2023), and the True Fit range holds UK WRAS approval number 251102715, valid to 30 November 2030. Hansen notes the material is suitable for domestic water, not pool or spa water.
Yes. Hansen says to use a thread sealant on all threaded connections, even though the threads are tapered. Use either a thread sealing paste or PTFE (Teflon) tape. Hansen recommends Loctite 5331. The right sealant is non-hardening, compatible with plastic, and doesn't add slipperiness that encourages over-tightening. Wrap tape clockwise when looking at the end of the male thread, starting just back from the first thread.
Hand tight plus one to two turns, and no more. Screw the fitting in by hand until it is firm, then use a spanner or pipe grip on the hex for one to two more turns. Hansen is clear on this: do not over-tighten. Hansen's handy tips video makes the same point: the aim is a good seal, not maximum tightness.
At 20°C, Hansen rates True Fit threaded fittings from 6mm to 50mm at 16 bar (1,600 kPa), so every size of the male/female elbow (15mm–50mm) is rated to 16 bar. Pressure ratings fall as temperature rises. At 60°C, Hansen's graph shows about 8 bar. The ratings apply to water only, with the fitting installed to Hansen's specifications.
No. Hansen tests its products for cold water use up to a maximum of 60°C (140°F) and does not recommend use above 60°C, because plastic expands as temperature rises. Fittings that fail above 60°C are not covered by Hansen's Limited Lifetime Warranty — so do not use them on hot water lines that run above 60°C.
Hansen male/female threaded elbows are BSPT x BSPT, meaning British Standard Pipe tapered threads on both ends. This is the standard pipe thread used in New Zealand and Australia. BSP and NPT threads have different thread angles and pitches in most sizes, so don't assume an NPT thread will seal in a BSPT fitting.
No. Hansen's mm sizes are nominal BSP thread sizes, not pipe outside diameters. 15mm is a 1/2" BSP thread, and its male thread measures about 21mm across. Likewise, 20mm is 3/4" (about 26.4mm), 25mm is 1" (about 33.2mm) and 50mm is 2" (about 59.6mm). Match the thread, not the pipe, then use the correct pipe fitting for your pipe type.
Yes. Hansen says True Fit fittings can be used with metal fittings. Use a plastic-compatible thread sealant, tighten to hand tight plus one to two turns, and make sure all pipework is properly supported so the nylon fitting is not carrying the weight of metal pipe or valves.
No. Hansen advises that the high chlorine concentrations in pool and spa water will attack the fitting material. True Fit fittings are only suitable for domestic water, and fittings used on pools or spas are not covered by Hansen's Limited Lifetime Warranty. Their chemical resistance chart also rates bleach, halogens and oxidising agents as bad. See our Hansen chemical compatibility page.
Hansen True Fit fittings are suitable for use above or below ground. However, Hansen does not recommend using any True Fit fittings under driveways, paths or foundations. All pipework must be adequately supported.