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Oatey

Founded 1916 United States mid-range price 2,000+ employees

About Oatey

Oatey Co. is an American manufacturer of plumbing products headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. Founded in 1916, Oatey is the largest privately-held plumbing products company in North America. The company manufactures solvent cements, flux, sealants, drain and shower products, access panels, and plumbing supply accessories. Oatey brands include Oatey, Hercules, Dearborn, Cherne, and Mystic. Their purple primer and solvent cements are the most recognized in the plumbing industry.

Known for: North America's largest plumbing products company with iconic purple primer, solvent cements, and Hercules sealants used by plumbers everywhere

Product Categories

Pipes & Fittings

Oatey manufactures solvent cements, primers, flux, sealants, thread sealants, plumber's putty, drain products, shower drains, washing machine boxes, access panels, and plumbing supply accessories. Their purple primer and solvent cements are industry standards. The Hercules brand covers sealants, lubricants, and chemicals. Dearborn brass drains and Cherne test plugs complete the portfolio.

Product Lines: Solvent Cements Purple Primer Hercules Sealants Shower Drains Dearborn Brass Cherne Test Plugs Access Panels Supply Lines
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Certifications & Standards

NSF Listed UPC Listed CSA Certified IAPMO Listed

Warranty

Limited warranty varies by product

Related How-To Guides

How to Solder Copper Pipe

Solder (sweat) copper pipe joints the right way -- cut, clean, flux, heat, and feed solder for watertight connections that last the life of the building.
How to Use SharkBite Fittings

Use SharkBite push-fit fittings on copper, PEX, or CPVC -- how they work, how to prep the pipe, how to connect, and how to disconnect when needed.
How to Fix a Burst Pipe

Stop the flooding, patch the pipe, and make a permanent repair -- emergency and long-term fixes for a burst water pipe using SharkBite fittings, compression couplings, or solder.
How to Insulate Pipes

Wrap exposed pipes with foam insulation to prevent freezing, reduce heat loss, and stop condensation sweating. Under $20 in materials for most homes.

Common Problems

Pinhole Leaks in Copper

Tiny holes from the inside out due to pitting corrosion. Start as small drips or green stains. One is a repair. Multiple are a warning that the entire system may be deteriorating.
Water Hammer

Loud banging when a valve closes suddenly. Shockwave can damage pipes, loosen fittings, and stress connections. Fix: hammer arrestors, recharge air chambers, or reduce pressure.
Frozen Pipes

Water freezing inside a pipe generates over 2,000 PSI -- enough to split copper, PEX, or PVC. Pipes in exterior walls, crawl spaces, attics, and garages are most vulnerable. Quick thawing before a burst saves thousands.
High Water Bill

Unexplained spike in your water bill usually means a hidden leak, running toilet, or dripping fixture. Finding and fixing it saves hundreds per year.