OK to go 90* elbow into extractor?

[Randle]

I have a sap/pump shed where the equipment best fits if I can run the sap line 90 degree (elbow fitting) into the extractor. Any problems doing this or will I lose performanceby not having a straight in feed? I could also do about 6" nipple on the extractor to a 22.5 another short nipple then another 22.5 to soften the angle. Or must the sap line have a good length of straight to enter the extractor?

[Bruce L]

All 3 of our extractors have the sap come in at a 90 degree angle,just the way it works out,seems to work fine

[maple flats]

As long as the lines and elbows are sized big enough to handle the flow it will work fine.

[PerryFamily]

I'd be worried about ice and slush jamming up the elbow
Probably only an issue first thing in the morning but something to think about

[Bruce L]

Yes ice and slush will sometimes jam up first thing in morning,or when temperature starts to fall at night,never been a big issue though,once the sap starts running it will quickly clear out