ahansel8
New Member
Had a guy float in my shower pan and an Oatey 42237 drain was installed. It's now time to tile the shower floor and I'm getting ready to install the top, grated portion of the drain. I called Oatey and they said there are no sealants required on the threads. Makes sense, seeing as how the female threads are interrupted, but the customer service rep didn't seem to be on her game, and didn't even seem to know what model I was talking about.
My neighbor is a licensed plumber and he insists the threads be taped and doped. I want to listen to him because he's the pro, but I don't see what good that'll do when the female threads are interrupted. Plus, Oatey said to NOT use any sealer on the threads.
Anyone encounter this? Here's a picture of the actual drain I'm using.
My neighbor is a licensed plumber and he insists the threads be taped and doped. I want to listen to him because he's the pro, but I don't see what good that'll do when the female threads are interrupted. Plus, Oatey said to NOT use any sealer on the threads.
Anyone encounter this? Here's a picture of the actual drain I'm using.