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3785ABN - spec sheet
Features
- Durable stainless steel basket with handle
3785ABN - spec sheet
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Basket Material:
- Stainless Steel
- Body Material:
- Brass
- Volume:
- 0.021
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Product Group:
- Plumbing
- Product Subgroup:
- Fittings
- Product Type:
- General Fittings
- Product Finish:
- Chrome
- Installation Category:
- Threaded
- Product Weight:
- 0.558
OATEY 3785ABN – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What is the difference between the Oatey Dearborn 3785ABN and the 3785A?
Same assembly, different nuts. The 3785ABN is the 3785A supplied with brass nuts instead of the standard nuts. Everything else carries over, including the stainless steel basket with handle and the brass body in a chrome finish.
2) Is the Oatey Dearborn 3785ABN a threaded connection or a slip joint you solder?
Threaded. The 3785ABN installs as a threaded assembly, so it goes together with the supplied brass nuts and hand tools, no soldering or solvent weld.
3) Why specify brass nuts instead of plastic on a Dearborn strainer assembly?
Brass nuts hold up better in commercial and high-turnover settings where a maintenance tech is pulling the joint apart repeatedly or over-tightening it. On the 3785ABN the nuts match the brass body, so you get metal on metal at the threads rather than plastic that can strip or crack. Property managers standardizing across a lot of units usually pick the brass-nut version for that reason.
4) What part number do I order for the brass-nut Dearborn strainer from Oatey?
Order Oatey part 3785ABN. The BN suffix is what distinguishes it from the base 3785A.
5) Will the chrome on the Oatey 3785ABN match my existing exposed chrome trap and tailpiece?
The 3785ABN is finished in chrome over a brass body, which is the standard exposed-plumbing finish, so it reads the same as a chrome P-trap or supply trim in an open-under-sink application.
6) Is the basket on the Oatey Dearborn 3785ABN stainless or plated pot metal?
Stainless steel, with a handle on it. That is the wear part a user touches daily, and stainless will not pit or flake the way a plated basket does in a kitchen sink.
7) How heavy is the Oatey 3785ABN for shipping or a parts-cart stock count?
It is listed at 0.558 for product weight, with a volume of 0.021, so it is a small single-carton item that stocks easily on a service truck in quantity.
How fast can I get the OATEY 3785ABN delivered?
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Does the OATEY 3785ABN come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The OATEY 3785ABN is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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