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30601 - spec sheet
Features
- Dissolves in hot water
- For warranty product details, refer to the Oatey limited Warranty document
- Can be applied from -10 F to 150 F
- NSF listed to Standard 61
- Soft, paste like material for lubricating bell joint pipe gasketsllWill not support bacteria
- Adheres to wet and dry surfacesllWill not deteriorate natural or synthetic rubber
- Non-toxic
30601 - spec sheet
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Application:
- Pipe Gaskets
- Volume:
- 0.198
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Product Group:
- Plumbing Chemicals
- Product Subgroup:
- Sealants & Fluxes
- Product Type:
- Flux/Compound
- Product Finish:
- Amber
- Product Weight:
- 8.5
OATEY 30601 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What is Oatey 30601 pipe lubricant used for?
It's a soft, paste-like lubricant for bell joint pipe gaskets, the kind you use when pulling a gasketed bell-and-spigot joint together so the gasket seats instead of rolling or tearing. Amber in color, and it will not deteriorate natural or synthetic rubber, so it's safe on the gasket itself.
2) Can Oatey 30601 gasket lubricant be used on potable water lines?
Yes. The 30601 pipe lubricant is NSF listed to Standard 61, which is the drinking water system components standard, and it's non-toxic. It also will not support bacterial growth.
3) Can I use pipe gasket lubricant in freezing weather on a winter main install?
The Oatey 30601 lubricant can be applied from -10 F to 150 F, so a cold-weather trench install is within its range. That range covers application temperature, and it's the spec that matters when crews are setting gasketed joints in winter.
4) Does the pipe joint lubricant need a dry gasket, or can I apply it in a wet trench?
It adheres to wet and dry surfaces, so a damp bell or a gasket with water in the trench doesn't stop you from lubricating and setting the joint. That's the practical difference between this and a lubricant you'd have to towel the joint dry for first.
5) Is Oatey 30601 a pipe dope or thread sealant?
No, and this is a common mix-up on an order. The 30601 is a gasket lubricant for bell joint pipe gaskets, not a thread sealant. It's there to let a rubber gasket slide and seat, not to seal threaded pipe connections. If you're sealing NPT threads, order a pipe thread sealant instead.
6) How do I clean up Oatey 30601 lubricant off tools and hands?
Hot water. The 30601 paste dissolves in hot water, so tools, hands, and overspill on the pipe wash off without a solvent.
7) How much does a gallon of Oatey 30601 pipe lubricant weigh for shipping?
8.5 pounds per gallon container. Useful if you're ordering pallet quantities for a site or checking what a case adds to a truck.
8) What is the Oatey part number for the gallon size of bell joint gasket lubricant?
Oatey 30601, UPC 038753306018, is the gallon container of pipe gasket lubricant.
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Does the OATEY 30601 come with a warranty?
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