Netafim Twist Lock Elbow Start Connector for FlexNet
Each dripline in a FlexNet layout starts at a welded outlet, and this fitting makes that start a quick, tool-free job. It is Netafim item 32500-011381, model 05FX050MELX636TL-B, a 630 series thinwall dripline elbow connector. Each bag holds 100 connectors, enough to start a full block of laterals. One end carries a 1/2 in male pipe thread that screws into the integral welded female outlet on FlexNet pipe. The other end is a twist lock barb that takes a single lateral at a right angle. It fits thinwall dripline with an inside diameter of 0.625 to 0.640 in and a wall from 5 to 15 mil. That covers DripNet PC 636 series, Streamline X 630 series, Typhoon Plus 638 and Aries 638 dripline. A threaded nut clamps the dripline over the barb, giving a strong hold against mechanical pull. Backing the nut off releases the line again when a block is pulled up or rebuilt. The long connector body leaves room to grip and work on both ends of the joint.
Making the FlexNet Dripline Connection
Thread the elbow into the outlet by hand and point the barb down the row. No teflon tape or glue is needed when Netafim fittings go into FlexNet outlets. Spin the nut back toward the body, push the dripline fully over the barb, then turn the nut forward until it is snug. A gentle tug on the line confirms the lock before the zone is pressurized. With the elbow sitting on an edge header, every lateral leaves in the same direction across the block. FlexNet comes with outlets at 30, 36, 40, 60, 72 or 80 in, so the connectors land on the row spacing already set by the pipe. The joint works for surface laterals and for buried dripline alike. If a buried line is cut or damaged, the connector's long body makes it easier to rejoin both ends. At season's end, the nuts loosen so laterals come off and the header rolls up for storage. Keep a few spare connectors on hand for repairs during the season.
Key Features
- Right-angle start: Turns a single dripline into the row.
- 1/2 in MPT: Threads into FlexNet welded outlets.
- Thinwall fit: 0.625 - 0.640 in ID, 5 - 15 mil wall.
- Nut-fastened lock: Strong pull resistance, easy release.
- No tape or glue: With Netafim fittings in FlexNet.
- 100 per bag: Spares stay on hand for repairs.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Item Number | 32500-011381 |
| Model | 05FX050MELX636TL-B |
| Type | Twist lock elbow start connector, 630 series |
| Inlet | 1/2 in male pipe thread (MPT) |
| Outlet | Twist lock barb with locking nut |
| Dripline Inside Diameter | 0.625 - 0.640 in |
| Dripline Wall Thickness | 5.0 - 15.0 mil |
| Compatible Dripline | DripNet PC 636, Streamline X 630, Typhoon Plus 638, Aries 638 |
| Mates With | FlexNet integral welded 1/2 in female outlets |
| Bag Quantity | 100 |