A plumbing supply box is a special compartment designed to house and protect essential plumbing components, such as shut-off valves for water supply and drainage. These boxes are typically installed within walls to provide a tidy finish, keeping the plumbing elements hidden from view. But beyond the aesthetic value of concealing unsightly plumbing fixtures or valves, supply boxes also offer easy access for maintenance and repair.
Providing your customers with a seamless finish is essential. One of the best ways to do that is with a MODA Plumbing Supply Box - a modular, flexible supply box solution with numerous installation configuration options. Its sturdy interlocking wing-flanges accommodate on-stud, straddle-stud, and three-box installations. The snap-locking system provides strength while allowing for easy disassembly.
For a more comprehensive overview of the Oatey MODA Supply Box line, check out our Oatey 101: Moda Supply Box blog, which closely examines the six types of MODA plumbing supply boxes, including their unique characteristics and benefits.
The MODA Supply Box line includes a variety of add-ons to your supply box that make your installation more manageable and provide a cleaner finish. This blog will closely examine those accessories and how they can enhance your plumbing projects.
1. MODA Supply Box Faceplate Inserts
MODA supply boxes come with different faceplate inserts that provide various coverage options, such as partial, full, and louvered. The faceplates mainly serve the aesthetic purpose of covering valves and can be painted or covered to match the surrounding finish in the room.
MODA’s universal faceplates have a white finish and are compatible with all MODA box types, offering a clean, compact look that would fit into whatever design the box is applied to.
2. MODA Supply Box Extension
This extension fits any MODA box, whether for supply or drainage, and is stackable if additional attachments are required. This feature allows for installation flexibility and ensures a proper fit, especially in double drywall applications by extending the supply box face to accommodate additional layers of drywall.
3. SureVent AAV Box Adapter
MODA offers a quarter-turn adapter with a gasket for customers using Air Admittance Valves (AAV). This adapter maintains an air-tight seal and can be retrofitted on any MODA drain box, providing easy installation of AAVs.
4. Tool-Free Test Plug
The tool-free, quarter-turn test plug with a gasket is provided with every MODA drain box and is offered exclusively by Oatey. This plumber-preferred, quarter-turn test plug prevents knockouts from falling down the drain pipe and requires no additional tools.
This feature is a tremendous time-saver, especially when testing the DWV system, and can hold up to 40 feet of head pressure.
5. Protective Sticker Cover
During installation, MODA supply boxes have a sticker cover that protects the box from paint and drywall debris. Once again, this simple feature ensures a clean and professional appearance, reducing the need for touch-up work at the end of the project.
6. Side Brackets
Every MODA supply box includes broad and sturdy side brackets used for in-between stud installations. These brackets provide solid support, withstand drywall installations, prevent bowing or bending from either end of the box, and connect to your universal box plate by simply snapping on.
7. Metal Brackets
The metal brackets ensure a secure and reliable installation for fire-rated applications, even in challenging environments. Offering peace of mind, these brackets ensure safety in any setting.
8. Secondary Drainage Funnels
For those seeking dual-drain capabilities, MODA supply boxes offer secondary drainage funnels that efficiently drain water softeners, condensates, or any secondary drainage not connected directly to the plumbing system. For quick installation, a simple quarter-turn creates a one-inch air gap.
These funnels are recommended for low-volume (three gallons per minute or less) discharge appliances. When used with a MODA® Auxiliary Drain Box and inlet fitting adapter, it is rated for up to a 10 gpm discharge.
9. Diverse Valve and Supply Line Connection Options
The MODA Supply Box is versatile in its application and compatibility with various valve and supply line connections, accommodating standard and unique plumbing requirements. Oatey engineered the system to support multiple valve options such as 1/4” compression, 3/8” compression and ¾" hose thread shut-off valves. These options allow you to choose the most suitable valve type based on your fixture. In addition, the MODA Supply Box allows for PEX, copper, and CPVC connections, making it compatible with the most widely used water supply systems.
MODA supply box accessories and features provide contractors, plumbers, and homeowners with the flexibility and precision they need for successful installations. The components offer customization, protection, flexibility, stability, and convenience, making installation efficient and seamless.
With MODA accessories, you can streamline your connections and reduce installation time while offering the end-user a clean, design-forward, finished appearance, and quick and safe access to water shut-off valves.