Does installing a Sink Hole Cover create a water tight seal?
The Sink Hole Cover will not achieve a water tight seal on its own, and an approved silicone product will have to be applied in between the sink surface and the Sink Hole Cover.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Dearborn Brass/Oatey offer any shower conversion products for a claw foot (tub on legs) bathtub?
You can easily transform the claw foot tub into a tub and shower with #R100 Kit. View the components in the kit.
What types of sinks can a Sink Hole Cover be installed on?
The Sink Hole Cover can be used with any sink application when an extra hole on the faucet deck needs to be covered.
Do the flanges create a water tight seal around the pipe and hole that the pipe passes through?
No. The flanges are strictly cosmetic. If the penetration in the finished surface needs to be watertight, you will need to use an approved silicone product for application.
What metals are the metal flanges made from?
C1008 Sheet Steel
Does Dearborn Brass/Oatey offer different styles of Flanges (escutcheons)?
Yes. We have 6 different styles of flanges that are listed below. All flanges are designed to cover the oversized hole opened in a finished surface in order to allow a pipe to pass through it without restriction or contact with the finished surface. This difference in size allows for expansion and contraction. All the styles of flanges are finished with a chrome plating.
Metal - Low and High Pattern Flanges are normally used when a water line is passing through a finished surface horizontally or vertically. For example, wood cabinets, painted walls, or finished floors.
Metal - Box Flanges are normally used when a drain line is passing through a finished surface.
Metal - Floor and Ceiling Plates are normally used when pipes are passing through walls or floors and ceilings, this is common in commercial or multi-family building applications. These flanges are also available in a split version, which can be installed after the pipes are in place.
Plastic – Split Flange Plates are used in the same applications as the Low Pattern Flanges. The difference with the plastic flanges is that there is a small molded line through the flange, which can easily be snapped in two. This allows for the flange to be installed as the pipes are assembled, or onto pipes already assembled. If the pipe is already in place, the plastic flange can be snapped on the molded line and installed around the pipe. Both applications give a nice clean finished look.
What is the difference between a brass slip nut and a die cast slip nut?
The brass slip nuts are chrome plated brass and the Die Cast slip nuts are chrome plated Zinc.
Can the pipe clamp be used to make repairs on all pipe materials?
These clamps should only be used on ridged metal piping and never plastic.
Are repairs made using a pipe clamp permanent?
The Cadmium Plated Steel pipe clamps are designed for temporary repairs only. This clamp should never be used to make repairs on any lines containing flammable materials, potable water or low to medium air should be the only items within the line being temporarily repaired. These clamps are not recognized by any building official as an approved pipe repair. It is very rare that a leak is isolated to only one section of a pipe and because of this, you should have a professional plumber assess the integrity of your piping system.
Are there any strainers available with decorative finishes?
Yes. The following finishes are available for our Plastic Strainers, Brass and Plastic Disposal Flanges:
Plastic Strainers are available in Biscuit, White, Bone, Euro-White and Black
Brass Disposal Flanges are available in UltraShine® Polished Brass and Polished Chrome
Plastic Disposal Flanges are available in Biscuit, White, Bowl Bone, Euro-White and Black