Types of Drain Outlets


Hub Outlet (Outside Caulk Outlet):  A drain connection, usually on side outlet drains, where plain end of drain pipe is inserted and a seal is made either by caulking or by using a compression gasket.  This type of outlet is the opposite of the inside caulk outlet.



Inside Caulk Outlet
:
  Open bottom type drain connection which is placed over plain end of drain pipe.  The seal is then made by caulking or with a compression gasket.  This type of outlet is the opposite of the hub outlet.



Spigot Outlet (No Hub Outlet)
:
  Male, pipe size, plain end connection for caulking into a soil pipe hub or joining to plain end pipe with a mechanical coupling.



Threaded Outlet (Tapped Outlet)
Internally threaded drain connection for joining drain to a threaded pipe drain line with American Standard & Taper pipe threads (NPT).



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