Rough-In Products

Count on Oatey® Rough-In Products when tackling any plumbing job from start to finish and beyond. Before the concrete is poured use pipe guard to protect the integrity of water lines and Oatey Tub Box to allow for future bathtub installation without breaking open the concrete floor. Protect your newly installed tub during construction with tub protectors, test the plumbing system with test caps and help eliminate pipe banging with our variety of hammer arrestors. Oatey Access Panels allow for easy service and maintenance of your plumbing, electrical components and much more.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where should I install Oatey Quiet pipes?

They can be mounted directly to the hot and cold connections on the back of washer or to the hot and cold water shut offs for the washer. We recommend they be mounted to the hot and cold shut offs for more stability.

Can hammer arrestors be installed upside down?

Yes. Oatey hammer arrestors are gas filled chambers which absorb shock no matter what angle they are installed. 

Will the hammer arrestors ever fill with water?

No. The arrestors are gas filled and sealed with internal O-Rings. The only way that the arrestor will fill with water, is if one of the internal O-Rings fail. The O-Rings cannot be replaced and the arrestor would have to be replaced. 

Can the Access Panels be painted?

Yes. The access panels will accept most paint materials and wallpapers. We suggest that you check with the paint and wallpaper manufactures for their recommended installation instructions before attempting these applications.

What pressures will a test cap withstand once it is installed?

If the pipe ends are cut square, chamfered, and assembled correctly, they will perform without failure in the following conditions: Knock-Out caps can withstand up to 10psi or a 30ft head pressure End-Cap can withstand up to 15psi or a 40ft head pressure Push-Cap can withstand up to 10ft head pressure MS End-Cap can withstand up to 15psi or 40ft head pressure  

When is pipe guard used?

Pipe guard is used to help protect any ½” to 1” water line installed underground, or passes through concrete floors.   

What pipe material can the test caps be used with?

All test caps are compatible with ABS and PVC pipe materials. The Knock-Out, End-Cap and MS End-Caps can be solvent welded to ABS or PVC materials with solvent cement matching the pipe material. 

How can I keep insects and mice from entering exposed drain pipes during basement bathroom construction?

The toilet and lavatory sink pipes are already sealed against infestation as they pass through the concrete floor. Shower drains are sealed during installation, but tub drain are left exposed as they pass through the concrete. The Oatey Tub Boxes are designed to seal the tub drains that are exposed from under the concrete floor. The tub drain is installed inside the Tub Box before the concrete floor is finished, and the pipe penetration sealed. This completes an insect and rodent free installation.

Does on tub protector fit all sizes and shapes of tubs?

No. All tubs are different and the following factors must be considered when selecting a tub protector; height, length, width and shape. Oatey offers tub protectors that fit the following tub designs: 14”D x 60”L x 30”W – rectangle 15”D x 57”L x 30”W – rectangle (fits 14” tubs) 16”D x 60”L x 42”W – rectangle 16”D x 60”L x 30”W – oval 16”D x 60”L x 44”W Multi-size adjustable (14” to 16”) - rectangle 

When should a tub protector be used?

Tub protectors can be used to protect your tub against most accidental damages during new construction or renovation projects.

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