20 in. Aluminum Water Heater Pans with 1 in.-1.5 in. PVC Adapter
34081 - spec sheet
Features
- Recommended for gas or electric water heaters
- 1"-1.5" PVC Adapter
- Meets requirements of Southern Building Code
- Exposed edges have been rolled to protect installer from injury
- For warranty details, refer to the Oatey Limited Warranty document
- Manufactured from .032 prime aluminum and expertly work to exact specifications under strict quality control
34081 - spec sheet
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Volume:
- 0.578
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Product Group:
- Plumbing
- Product Subgroup:
- Fittings
- Product Type:
- General Fittings
- Product Weight:
- 1.25
OATEY 34081 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Can I use the Oatey 34081 aluminum pan under a gas water heater, or is it electric only?
Either one. The 34081 is recommended for gas or electric water heaters. Because it is formed from .032 prime aluminum rather than plastic, it holds up next to a gas unit's burner area where a thin poly pan is a concern.
2) What size drain line does the Oatey 34081 water heater pan connect to?
It ships with a 1 inch to 1.5 inch PVC adapter, so you can run the pan drain in either 1 inch or 1-1/2 inch PVC depending on what the local code and the existing stub call for. Most jurisdictions want the pan drain full size to an approved termination point, so size it to the line you already have.
3) Is the PVC drain adapter included with the Oatey 34081, or do I buy it separately?
The adapter comes with the pan. The 34081 is sold as the 20 inch aluminum pan plus the 1 inch to 1.5 inch PVC adapter. What is not included is the PVC pipe, fittings, and the solvent cement to make up the run to the drain, so add those to the job list.
4) Does an aluminum water heater pan meet code for a water heater installed above a finished space?
The Oatey 34081 meets the requirements of the Southern Building Code. Metal pans are generally what inspectors expect under gas-fired heaters and in attic or upper-floor installs where a leak would damage finished space below. Your local amendment governs the drain termination, so confirm where the 1 inch or 1-1/2 inch line has to discharge.
5) Aluminum or plastic water heater pan, which should I use?
Plastic pans are cheaper and fine under a residential electric heater in a garage or basement at grade. Go aluminum, like the 34081, when the heater is gas-fired, when the pan sits in an attic or over occupied space, or when a spec calls for a metal pan. The .032 aluminum won't soften near burner heat and holds its shape when the tank is slid into place.
6) Are the edges on the Oatey aluminum heater pan sharp to handle?
No. The exposed edges on the 34081 are rolled, so an installer sliding the pan into a tight closet or under a tank isn't cutting a hand on raw sheet aluminum. Still worth gloves when you set the tank.
7) How heavy is the Oatey 34081 pan for a one-man attic install?
It weighs 1.25 lbs, so one person can carry it up a ladder and through a scuttle without help. The weight to plan for is the tank, not the pan.
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Does the OATEY 34081 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The OATEY 34081 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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