How to Replace, Repair & Re-Attach Your Toilet

Toilet removal may seem daunting, but it is often an easier task than one may think. If you have noticed a leak around the base of your toilet, a persistent odor or wobbliness of the toilet, or even if you want to replace your entire toilet, this guide will walk you through the steps of a successful toilet removal and re-attachment.

How to Replace or Install a Preformed Shower Drain

Oatey No-Caulk Shower Drains are designed with a drain body that seals to the shower base with washers. For use with preformed shower bases, these drains come with a universal snap-in strainer in a variety of finishes that complement your bathroom's existing décor.  

Note, this guide is for no-caulk pre-formed shower drains ONLY.  

How to Install Hammer Arrestors to Silence Banging Pipes

When flowing water in a plumbing system is suddenly halted or changes direction, it may result in a loud banging or hammering noise commonly known as water hammer. This can damage fixtures in your system and can be quite annoying or disruptive to your home. The quick and easy installation of Oatey’s Quiet Pipes Hammer Arrestors is the perfect way to fix water hammer, killing the noise and preserving the integrity of your water pipes. 

How to Keep a Well-Maintained Hydronic Heating System with Hercules Heating Chemicals and Antifreeze Products

A well-maintained hydronic heating system provides reliable performance even during the harshest winters. Heating maintenance professionals know that top quality materials are critical to achieving superior performance. That is why contractors depend on Hercules Maintenance and Stop-Leak Products. They are formulated for high performance and developed with both the user and the environment in mind.

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For more than a century, Oatey has been with you – on the jobsite, on the weekends, and on a mission to get the job done right. We’ve set the standard for quality in rough plumbing products, and we’ve innovated to help make your best work even better. We know tradespeople – the ones working tirelessly every day to build and maintain our communities – and we know what it takes to be your first choice. We deliver quality, we build trust and we improve lives. It’s why we’re here. And it’s what you can expect from Oatey, every single time.

How to Install Secondary Venting Systems – Air Admittance Valves (AAV) Installation

Plumbing Drain-Waste-Vent systems, known as DWVs, consist of drainpipes that provide a network for the removal of waste, as well as vent pipes that prevent unwanted gas from escaping inside the building. Vent pipes also maintain the necessary balance of pressure to allow water to flow. In a simplified example, water in an inverted bottle without an air hole will glug and gasp when emptied. Adding an opening to the bottom of the bottle will turn the process into an efficient, steady flow because the bottle “breathes.” This is what an AAV can do.