Supply boxes are appreciated by end-users for their crisp, clean, finished appearance while providing quick and safe access to water shutoff valves in an emergency.
A supply box can also provide space savings by creating a recessed space in the wall for valve connections, eliminating the need for these connections to protrude from the wall and enabling users to utilize their space more efficiently.
While Oatey offers a wide range of supply boxes designed to meet various plumbing needs, this blog will closely examine Oatey’s versatile MODA® supply boxes, including key features, box components, and the six types of MODA supply boxes, including their unique characteristics and benefits.
Oatey MODA Supply Boxes: Key Features and Box Components
- Universal Single Box Platform: The Oatey MODA Supply Box System has the same footprint, no matter the application — washing machines, ice makers, lavatories, kitchen sinks, dishwashers or toilets.
- Simpler Box Connections: MODA’s modular design allows you to add outlet boxes in whatever configuration works best for your project, including straddling the studs with the water supply on one side and drainage on the other or even separate walls. MODA offers extensive configuration options, such as side-by-side, over-and-under, upright, and inverted, to fit a variety of wall locations. Unique interlocking wing flanges accommodate on-stud, straddle-stud, and three-box installations. Advanced snap-lock design allows assembly and disassembly with equal ease for quicker installation and easy repositioning on the job.
- Universal Faceplate: One universal faceplate is compatible with all box types.
- Faceplate Inserts: Our MODA line offers faceplate inserts for partial coverage, full coverage, or louvered to complete the design you want in your room.
- Box Extension: Oatey’s box extension fits any MODA box, supply, or drain and is stackable if additional extensions are required.
- Sure-Vent Adapter: The quarter-turn adapter with gasket maintains an air-tight seal and can be retrofitted on any drain box. Note: The Sure-Vent® AAV is not included. Easy Maintenance Valve with the patented LocPinTM Feature: Two-piece valve design makes valve replacement easy to repair without damaging drywall. Valves rated to 150 PSI air and 250 PSI water.
- Tool-Free Test Plug: MODA Supply Boxes come with a tool-free, quarter-turn test plug with a gasket to prevent knockouts from falling down the drain pipe. This popular tool-free, quarter-turn mechanical test plug can’t fall into the drain line and is included with every drain box.
- Protective Sticker Cover: This component protects the box from paint and drywall debris and is included with every box.
- Side Brackets: Broad, sturdy side brackets come with every box. They simply clip on and provide solid support to withstand rigorous drywall installations.
- Secondary Drainage Funnel: This component is installed with a quarter turn, creating a 1-inch air gap and providing dual-drain capabilities. These funnels are recommended for low-volume (3 gallons per minute or less) discharge appliances. When used with the MODA® Auxiliary drain box and inlet fitting adapter, the supply box is rated for up to 10 gpm discharge. Center Support: This component fits into a metal stud cavity, adding rigidity in center and metal stud installations. It comes with all double boxes.
- Durable Box: When it comes to durability, MODA supply boxes are built to withstand the toughest job site conditions. The PVC box construction ensures that it can withstand rough handling, making it a smart choice for any contractor.
Read this Q&A with a master plumber to learn more about what makes the Oatey MODA box system so innovative and how it makes a contractor’s job easier.
Types of MODA Supply Boxes
Completely modular and flexible, MODA Supply Box Systems provide an almost infinite range of solutions for every supply box need.
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Washing Machine Outlet Boxes
Oatey’s MODA supply boxes for washing machines offer flexibility in layout options. One of the standout features of this supply box is the separate valve and drain boxes, which can be paired or split between walls or stud bays to prevent supply/drain crossovers. This allows installation to be customized based on your specific requirements. The dual-box design provides the perfect options for stacked washer/dryers and space-limited laundry rooms.
The valves are rated to 150 pounds per square inch (PSI) of air and 250 PSI of water. The 2-inch drain opening fits PVC or ABS Schedule 40 DWV (drain, waste, vent) pipes, giving you a choice of materials to work with.
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Ice Maker Outlet Boxes
Ice maker supply boxes are used in applications requiring only supply valves recessed into a wall and are designed as a termination point for the water-line connection when installing an ice maker. An ice maker supply box allows you to push the fridge back as close to the wall as possible. The Oatey® MODA Ice Maker Supply Boxes provide a compact solution for connecting icemakers.
Available in a variety of configurations in standard and fire-rated options, MODA Ice Maker Supply Boxes include ¼ inch outer diameter compression valve pre-installed in a PVC box with interlocking wing flanges that allow for on-stud and straddle-stud installations. One notable feature is the 360° rotating valve, which prevents potential kinks in the supply line when moving the refrigerator.
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Utility or Lavatory Valve Boxes
Utility supply boxes include kitchen, lavatory, toilet and dishwasher applications. The utility MODA supply box line is versatile and can be used for various fixtures: kitchen sinks, toilets, dishwashers, and bathroom sinks. These MODA supply boxes come with different outlet options, including a three-eighths compression outlet pre-installed in the PVC box, commonly used in many household fixtures.
Here is a breakdown of MODA Utility Supply Boxes:
- Available in standard and fire-rated options, MODA Kitchen Supply Boxes include three 3/8-inch outer diameter compression valves pre-installed in dual boxes — one for the dishwasher and one for the faucet. MODA supply boxes are made of high-impact polystyrene and feature interlocking wing flanges that allow for on-stud and straddle-stud installations.
- Available in standard and fire-rated options, MODA Lavatory
Supply Boxes include two 3/8 -inch outer diameter compression valves pre-installed in a PVC box with sturdy interlocking brackets, allowing on-stud and between-stud installations. - The compact MODA Toilet and Dishwasher Supply Boxes include one 3/8 inch outer diameter compression valve pre-installed in a PVC box with sturdy interlocking brackets allowing on-stud and between-stud installations. Toilet supply boxes have a single valve connection because this fixture requires only a cold-water supply connection.
- Gas Valve Boxes
A gas supply box is a space-saving option for gas-line connections because gas fittings are typically larger. These boxes allow for a cleaner look and extra room when pushing appliances back against the wall.
Oatey offers MODA supply boxes for use in residential, commercial, and industrial direct-connect applications, including gas ranges, wall heaters, water heaters, garage heater supplies, furnaces, and dryers. These boxes come in half- and three-quarter-inch sizes with a quarter-turn valve for a threaded, mechanical connection to the gas supply.
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Secondary Drain Boxes
MODA supply boxes include a dedicated option for secondary drainage needs. These boxes are designed for water softeners, condensate lines, or any machinery requiring a separate drainage connection. They allow for concealed installation within walls, providing a clean and professional appearance.
MODA Secondary Drain Kits offer a seamless connection from inlet pipe to drain (including air gap) and are available in 1/2-inch and 3/4-inch sizes for F1807 PEX, F1960 PEX, copper, and CPVC connections. Rated for high-flow applications, the secondary drain kit includes a quarter-turn drainage funnel with an umbrella and a pre-installed inlet adapter for connection to condensate, water-softener, or other auxiliary drain lines. A drainage funnel and umbrella provide a 1-inch air gap while permitting the use of a washing machine hose in the same drain line.
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AAV Adapter Boxes
For customers using Air Admittance Valves (AAV) that need to remain accessible, Oatey offers Sure-Vent® Adapters. The quarter-turn adapter with gasket maintains an air-tight seal and can be retrofitted on any drain box. These adapters allow easy installation of AAVs and offer different faceplate options, including a louvered OR a semi-cover. Note: The adapter boxes do not include a Sure-Vent® AAV.
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Fire-Rated Options
Oatey’s MODA supply boxes also include fire-rated versions for commercial projects and other instances where fire-rated products are required. These boxes feature an intumescent pad that provides the necessary fire rating, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
MODA Fire-Rated supply boxes come with metal side and L-shape brackets to provide support under extreme temperatures.
MODA Valves and Accessories
Oatey offers a range of replacement parts and components designed for use with the MODA® Supply Box System, including faceplates, brackets, tailpiece adapters and more. All valves are available with and without hammer arrestors.
Here is a breakdown of MODA valves and accessories
Valve Connections:
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3/4-inch Male Thread Outlet (Washing Machine)
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1/4-inch OD (outer diameter) Compression Outlet (Ice Maker)
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3/8-inch OD Compression Outlet (Lavatory, Toilet, Dishwasher)
Valve Tops:
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Hammer Arrestors
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Non-Hammer
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LocPin Clip and Clip Cover
Valve Tailpieces:
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Copper Sweat
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F1807 PEX (Brass)
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F1960 PEX (Brass)
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CPVC
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Push Connect
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