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8481 - spec sheet
Features
- 20 gauge brass
- Includes 2 zinc nuts and 2 rubber washers
- Chrome finish
8481 - spec sheet
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Connection Type:
- Slip Joint
- Joint Type:
- Slip Joint
- Volume:
- 0.034
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Product Group:
- Plumbing
- Product Subgroup:
- Fittings
- Product Type:
- Brass Fittings
- Product Finish:
- Chrome
- Product Material:
- Brass
- Product Weight:
- 0.68
OATEY 8481 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will the Oatey Dearborn 8481 tee connect to standard 1-1/2 inch tubular drain piping?
Yes. The 8481 is a 1-1/2 inch slip joint tee, so it mates with 1-1/2 inch tubular trap arms and waste tubing using the slip joint nuts and washers rather than solvent weld or thread. Two zinc nuts and two rubber washers come with it, which covers the two slip joint ends; the third connection takes whatever nut and washer are already on the line or a separate nut.
2) What does 20 gauge brass mean on a slip joint tee, and is it heavy enough for commercial use?
20 gauge is the wall thickness of the brass tube. The Dearborn 8481 tee is 20 gauge brass, which is the heavier tubular wall commonly specified for commercial and institutional waste work, as opposed to the thinner 22 gauge residential grade. If your spec calls out 20 gauge chrome tubular brass, this meets it.
3) What do I need to order with the Oatey 8481 slip joint tee to finish the connection?
The 8481 ships with two zinc slip joint nuts and two rubber washers. A tee has three openings, so plan on one more 1-1/2 inch nut and washer if the mating piece doesn't already carry its own. You will also need the tubing or trap sections themselves, since the tee is a fitting only.
4) Is the Oatey 8481 tee chrome plated for exposed installations under a lavatory?
It is chrome finished brass, so it is intended for exposed work where the trap and waste are visible, such as a wall hung lavatory or an ADA sink with no cabinet. In a concealed vanity where appearance doesn't matter, a plain or plastic tubular tee does the same job.
5) Can I use a slip joint tee like the Oatey 8481 instead of a glued PVC tee?
Slip joint and solvent weld are different systems. The 8481 uses compression style slip joint nuts and rubber washers, so it can be taken apart for cleaning or rework, which is why it is used on exposed tubular waste under fixtures. Solvent welded PVC is permanent and belongs in concealed or in-wall drainage. Do not try to glue this fitting; it is brass tubular and relies on the washer seal.
6) How much does the Oatey Dearborn 8481 tee weigh for a shipment or parts kit?
The 8481 tee weighs 0.68 pounds with a listed volume of 0.034. Useful if you're building out multi-unit repair kits and need to figure a carton count.
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Does the OATEY 8481 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The OATEY 8481 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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