Use 700/710 Mr. Soaker Hose Elbows to make 90 degree turns in drip irrigation tubing or 1/2" Mr. Soaker Hose. Drip irrigation tubing, or soaker hose may kink and cut off your flow of water if you try to make a tight turn without an elbow. The Black and Red compression fittings are unique, as besides being compression they also have male hose threads to make them very versatile. Arthritis friendly when used with 700 drip irrigation tubing. By using Mr. Soaker Hose Compression-Threaded fittings, allows you to easily take apart your system for winter storage. Tip: When suing with drip tubing, cut the drip tubing at a slight angle to help wiggle the fitting onto the tubing.