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Product Specs
- Base Material:
- PVC
- Base Size Diameter:
- 4in
- Connection Type:
- PVC
- Volume:
- 0.147
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Product Group:
- Plumbing
- Product Subgroup:
- Drainage Products
- Product Type:
- Drain
- Product Finish:
- Brass
- Product Material:
- PVC
- Product Weight:
- 4
OATEY 72148 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What size pipe does the Oatey 72148 general purpose drain connect to?
The 72148 has a 4 inch PVC pipe base, so it solvent-welds onto 4 inch PVC DWV pipe. Both the base and the connection are PVC, so no transition fitting or adapter is needed if your stack or branch line is already PVC. If your rough-in is cast iron or ABS, you need the matching base material or a transition coupling.
2) Is the grate on the Oatey 72148 drain brass or plastic?
The grate is brass, 6 inches across, and it comes with a square ring. The body underneath is PVC. That pairing is common where the drain sits in a finished floor and the owner wants a metal strainer face that stands up to foot traffic and mop carts rather than a plastic one.
3) Does the Oatey 72148 come complete with the grate and ring, or do I order those separately?
It ships as an assembly: 4 inch PVC pipe base, 6 inch brass grate, and the square ring. Order the part number 72148 and you have the drain. The only thing you supply is the PVC solvent cement and the 4 inch pipe it lands on.
4) Can I use a 4 inch PVC general purpose drain in a concrete floor pour?
A general purpose drain like the 72148 is a PVC pipe-base unit with a 6 inch brass grate, meant to be set on the 4 inch PVC line and finished flush with the floor. Nothing in its construction makes it a membrane or clamping-ring drain, so for a waterproofed assembly (shower pan, plaza deck, roof) use a drain with a flashing clamp instead. For a utility room, laundry, mechanical room, or garage slab draining to a 4 inch PVC line, this is the right type.
5) Will a 6 inch brass grate cover the opening left by my old 4 inch drain?
The grate measures 6 inches and seats in a square ring over a 4 inch PVC base, so the visible face is wider than the 4 inch pipe below it. That gives you some coverage over a slightly oversized or chipped slab opening around a 4 inch line. If the existing grate face is larger than 6 inches, the tile cut will show.
6) How much does the Oatey 72148 drain weigh for shipping or a materials takeoff?
Listed weight is 4 lb with a volume of 0.147, most of that in the brass grate rather than the PVC body. Light enough to carry a case of them to a multi-unit rough-in without equipment.
How fast can I get the OATEY 72148 delivered?
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Does the OATEY 72148 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The OATEY 72148 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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