Evan Berns

Evan is a fourth-year plumbing apprentice running his own van for a small local company in California. He has a knack for helping people and finding the best solution to their plumbing problems. He relies on Oatey products daily to get home on time!

How to Install an Access Panel: Safety Proof Your Home Without Having to Compromise on Aesthetic

Do you need to hide all the unsightly pipes and unsafe wiring in your walls? Oatey’s access panels allow for flush or surface mounting that conceal the house’s inner equipment without standing out.

Oatey’s access panels enable access to necessary plumbing and cables without having to leave a hole in the wall exposed. Panels come in a range of reversible framing sizes including:

8 in. x 8 in.

6 in. x 9 in.

14 in. x 14 in.

14 in. x 29 in.

How to Easily Connect Pipes Using Solvent Cement

Did you know that the strongest part of a plumbing system, when properly solvent cemented, is the bonded joint? That’s because, when you join pipes and fittings, you aren’t just gluing them together. While you might hear solvent cements referred to as glue, solvent cements actually soften and chemically fuse pipe and fittings together, creating one piece rather than two pieces simply stuck together. Solvent cement can easily and quickly fuse PVC, ABS and CPVC pipes, if properly executed.

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.