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Product Specs
- Volume:
- 0.002
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Product Group:
- Plumbing Fittings
- Product Subgroup:
- Fittings
- Product Type:
- General Fittings
- Product Weight:
- 0.064
OATEY 8031LW – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What size slip joint nut is the Oatey Dearborn 8031LW?
The Dearborn 8031LW is a 1-1/2 inch by 1-1/4 inch slip joint nut, so it threads onto a 1-1/2 inch slip joint connection and closes down on 1-1/4 inch tubing. That is the reducing nut you want where a 1-1/2 inch trap arm or waste fitting has to take 1-1/4 inch tailpiece or trap tubing.
2) Does the Dearborn 8031LW nut come with a slip joint washer?
No. The 8031LW is the Less Washer version, which means you get the chrome plated die cast nut only. You will need to order the matching 1-1/4 inch slip joint washer separately, either rubber or poly, to make the joint seal.
3) Can I use a 1-1/2 x 1-1/4 slip joint nut to connect 1-1/4 tubing into a 1-1/2 inch waste fitting?
Yes, that is exactly what this reducing nut is for. The 1-1/2 inch thread engages the larger fitting and the smaller opening passes 1-1/4 inch tube, with a 1-1/4 inch slip joint washer taking up the gap. If both sides of your joint are 1-1/2 inch, you need a straight 1-1/2 inch slip joint nut, not this one.
4) Is the 8031LW nut metal or plastic, and will it hold up on exposed P-trap work?
It is a die cast nut with a chrome plated finish, so it is metal, not plastic. The chrome plating is what makes it acceptable on exposed lavatory trap work where the piping is visible under a sink.
5) What is the difference between the 8031LW and a slip joint nut sold with the washer included?
Only the washer. The 8031LW ships as the bare chrome plated die cast nut, which is how plumbers and MRO stockrooms buy it when they already keep slip joint washers in bulk or need a specific washer material. If you want a one piece fix with nothing else to pull from the truck, buy the nut and washer assembly instead.
6) How much does the Oatey 8031LW nut weigh for shipping or kitting?
Each 8031LW nut is listed at 0.064 pounds, with a volume of 0.002. Light enough that a box of them adds almost nothing to a van stock or a repair kit.
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Can I return it if it doesn’t work for me?
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Does the OATEY 8031LW come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The OATEY 8031LW is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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