This article provides an overview of the RAINPOINT RT1001 90° Hose Swivel Elbow, including its connection size, compatible applications, and main use cases.
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What is the RAINPOINT RT1001?
The RAINPOINT RT1001 90° Hose Swivel Elbow is a metal garden-hose adapter designed to change the direction of a hose connection while allowing 360° swivel movement.
The angled design can help reduce stress at the faucet or hose connection and can provide additional clearance where a straight hose connection is inconvenient.
It is suitable for applications such as:
- Outdoor faucets
- Hose reels
- RV / motorhome water systems
- Washing-machine connections
- Other compatible setups requiring angle adjustment or extended reach
Key Features
- 90° angled hose connection
- 360° swivel movement
- Helps reduce hose twisting and kinking
- Helps reduce pressure buildup caused by awkward hose positioning
- Can extend the faucet outlet
- Helps protect the hose connection
- Metal construction
- Soft sealing gaskets included
- Designed for standard 3/4" garden-hose connections
Product Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | RT1001 |
| Product Type | 90° Hose Swivel Elbow |
| Water Inlet | 3/4" NH, for US-style faucets |
| Water Outlet | For standard 3/4" garden hoses |
| Swivel Design | 360° |
| Main Function | Angle adjustment / faucet extension |
| Material | Metal |
The product drawing shows an overall body size of approximately 43 mm × 42 mm, with the inlet/outlet sections dimensioned separately in the manual.
Common Compatible Setups
Hose Reel
Outdoor Faucet → RT1001 → Hose Reel / Garden Hose
The 360° swivel allows the hose connection to move more freely during use and can help reduce twisting or kinking.
Short Outdoor Faucet
Short Faucet → RT1001 → Garden Hose
The RT1001 extends the outlet away from the wall or faucet body, which can make the hose connection easier to access.
The manual specifically notes that this can be useful with short outdoor faucets commonly found in the US.
RV / Motorhome
The RT1001 can be used with compatible:
- RV water systems
- RV water outlets
where a 90° hose connection provides a more convenient routing angle.
Other Compatible Applications
The manual also lists:
- Washing machines
- Other setups requiring angle adjustment
- Other setups requiring additional connection reach
Compatibility should always be confirmed based on the actual 3/4" thread connection before installation.
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