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Product Specs
- Base Material:
- PVC
- Connection Type:
- PVC
- Volume:
- 0.147
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Product Group:
- Plumbing
- Product Subgroup:
- Drainage Products
- Product Type:
- Drain
- Product Finish:
- Nickel
- Product Material:
- PVC
- Product Weight:
- 4
OATEY 72068 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will the Oatey 72068 general purpose drain connect to 4 inch PVC DWV pipe?
Yes. The 72068 has a 4 inch PVC pipe base, so it solvent welds directly onto 4 inch PVC DWV pipe. Both the base and the connection are PVC, so no transition fitting or adapter is needed on a PVC system. If the rough-in is cast iron or ABS, this is the wrong base and you'd need a different material drain or an approved transition coupling.
2) Does the Oatey 72068 come with the grate and ring, or do I order those separately?
Both are included. The 72068 is sold as a complete general purpose drain: PVC pipe base, 5 inch nickel grate, and round ring. The only thing you supply is the 4 inch PVC pipe, solvent cement, and whatever you need to set it at finished floor height.
3) What size grate comes on the Oatey 72068 drain?
It ships with a 5 inch round nickel grate and a round ring. The grate is wider than the 4 inch pipe it sits over, so plan your finished floor opening around the 5 inch grate diameter rather than the pipe size.
4) Is the grate on the Oatey 72068 metal or plastic?
The grate is nickel finished metal while the drain body and base are PVC. That combination gives you a metal walking surface at the floor with a plastic body that solvent welds to PVC pipe, which is why it is commonly used in utility rooms, laundry areas, and mechanical spaces.
5) Is a general purpose drain like the Oatey 72068 the same thing as a shower drain?
No. A general purpose floor drain with a round nickel grate and ring is made to catch incidental water in a utility or mechanical space and glue to 4 inch PVC. A shower drain is built around a membrane or tile-in clamping arrangement and is usually 2 inch. If you are draining a shower pan, do not use the 72068.
6) What is the Oatey part number for the 4 inch PVC drain with the 5 inch nickel grate?
Oatey 72068. That single model number covers the whole assembly, so it is what you order or cross reference when standardizing floor drains across a property.
7) How heavy is the Oatey 72068 drain assembly?
The complete assembly runs about 4 pounds with a shipping volume of 0.147. That matters mostly for ordering in quantity on a multi-unit or MRO job, where a case of drains adds up quickly on the pallet.
How fast can I get the OATEY 72068 delivered?
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Can I return it if it doesn’t work for me?
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Does the OATEY 72068 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The OATEY 72068 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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