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2-3 in. Low Profile PVC Drain Base
Features
- Drain body solvent welds over 2 in. or inside 3 in. PVC Schedule 40 DWV pipe
- Weep holes in the drain assembly allow drainage from the pan liner
- Drain top accommodates Oatey 4-1/4 in. Universal Snap-Tite Strainers, available in a variety of designer finishes (not included)
- Drain body is secured to drain pipe with PVC solvent cement
- For use in shower pan liner applications
- Includes base and clamping collar (barrel and strainer not included)
- Reversible clamping collar can add to height
- Low-profile design allows for installation in tight spaces
- Shower floor drain made with durable PVC plastic construction
- Drain for use with built-up tile or marble shower bases
- Reversible clamping collar is secured with 4 stainless steel bolts into brass inserts to prevent stripping
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Product Group:
- Plumbing
- Product Subgroup:
- Drainage Products
- Product Type:
- Drain
OATEY O42246 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Does the Oatey 42246 drain base connect to 2 inch or 3 inch PVC pipe?
Both. The 42246 drain body solvent welds over 2 inch PVC or inside 3 inch PVC Schedule 40 DWV pipe, so one part covers either rough-in. It bonds with PVC solvent cement, not a gasket or clamp, so the pipe stub has to be clean and cut square before you set it.
2) What actually comes in the box with the Oatey 42246, and what else do I have to order?
You get the drain base and the clamping collar. The barrel and the strainer are not included. The drain top takes Oatey 4-1/4 inch Universal Snap-Tite strainers, which come in a range of designer finishes and are ordered separately. Budget for solvent cement too, since the body is bonded to the pipe.
3) I have very little depth below the shower floor. Is a low profile drain base like this the right call?
Yes, that is the reason this version exists. The 42246 uses a low-profile body so it fits where a standard-height shower drain will not clear the joists or slab. If you need a bit more height instead, the clamping collar is reversible and flipping it adds height, so you have some adjustment in both directions.
4) Will the clamping collar bolts strip out after a few liner adjustments?
The collar on the 42246 is held by 4 stainless steel bolts threaded into brass inserts rather than into the PVC itself, which is what keeps the threads from stripping when the collar gets snugged down on the liner or backed off and reset.
5) Can I use the Oatey 42246 with a preformed acrylic or solid shower base?
No. This is a pan liner drain, meant for a job where a membrane liner is clamped into the drain and a mortar bed is built over it for tile or marble. A one-piece acrylic or fiberglass base needs a compression or caulk-type shower drain sized to that base's opening, not a clamping-collar liner drain.
6) What is the Oatey part number for this low profile PVC shower drain base?
Oatey 42246 is the manufacturer part number for the 2 to 3 inch low profile PVC drain base. It is a PVC body, so pair it with PVC pipe and PVC cement; it is not the part to use on an ABS DWV system.
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Does the OATEY O42246 come with a warranty?
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