5 in. x 8 in. 16 Gauge Self-Nailing BOCA Plate
33899 - spec sheet
Features
- For warranty product details, refer to the Oatey Limited Warranty document
- Galvanized
- Provides protection for pipes and wiring
- Made of 18 gauge steel
- Stud guards have special self-nailing feature
33899 - spec sheet
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Volume:
- 0.008
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Product Group:
- Plumbing
- Product Subgroup:
- Fittings
- Product Type:
- General Fittings
- Product Weight:
- 0.615
OATEY 33899 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What is an Oatey 33899 BOCA plate used for?
It's a steel stud guard, 5 by 8 inches, that nails over a framing member where pipe or wiring passes through. It shields the pipe or cable from drywall screws and finish nails driven into the stud or plate afterward. Galvanized, so it holds up in framing cavities.
2) Do I need screws or nails to install the Oatey 33899 stud guard?
No separate fasteners. The 33899 has a self-nailing feature built into the plate, so you drive it straight into the stud face or top plate by hand.
3) Will a 5 x 8 inch nail plate cover a notched 2x4 top plate?
The 33899 measures 5 by 8 inches, so the 8 inch dimension runs well past the 3-1/2 inch width of a nominal 2x4 plate and the 5 inch dimension gives coverage along the run. For a doubled top plate or a wider notch in 2x6 framing, check that your notch falls inside the plate footprint before you set it.
4) Can this Oatey plate be used over electrical cable as well as plumbing pipe?
Yes. Oatey lists the 33899 as protection for pipes and wiring both, so it works over NM cable runs through bored or notched framing the same way it does over copper or PEX.
5) What part number do I order for the Oatey 5 x 8 self-nailing stud guard?
Oatey part 33899. It's sold as a single model with no size or finish options, so the MPN alone identifies it.
6) Is the Oatey 33899 galvanized or bare steel?
Galvanized steel. That matters where the plate sits in an exterior wall or a damp crawlspace cavity, since bare steel guards can bleed rust through finished drywall.
7) How heavy is a single Oatey 33899 nail plate for shipping or bulk ordering?
Each 33899 plate weighs 0.615 lb with a volume of 0.008, useful if you're estimating a pallet of them for a multi-family rough-in.
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Does the OATEY 33899 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The OATEY 33899 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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