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    T-Handle Expansion Plugs

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Expansion Plugs. T-Handle Expansion Plugs.
    Twist the easy-grip T-handle on these plugs to expand the seal and close off pipe openings.
    Zinc-Plated Steel Plate—Plugs with a zinc-plated steel plate have fair corrosion resistance.
    Stainless Steel Plate—Plugs with a stainless steel plate have excellent corrosion resistance.
    Maximum Air Back Pressure—Maximum air back pressure is the amount of pressure a plug can withstand without moving.
    Maximum Water Back Pressure—Maximum water back pressure refers to the pressure resulting from the height of the water above the plug.
    For
    Pipe
    Max. Back
    Pressure
    Brass Handle
    Stainless
    Steel Handle
    Size
    ID
    Air,
    psi
    Water, ft.
    of head
    Overall
    Ht.
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Seal
    Material
    Each
    Each
     
    Zinc-Plated Steel Plate
    1
    0.94" to 1.05"5122 3/4"-40 to 250Neoprene
    0000000000000———0
    1 1/4
    1.21" to 1.36"5122 3/4"-40 to 250Neoprene
    000000000000———0
    1 1/2
    1.44" to 1.55"5122 3/4"-40 to 250Neoprene
    000000000000———0
    2
    1.93" to 2.10"5122 3/4"-40 to 250Neoprene
    000000000000———0
    2 1/2
    2.44" to 2.60"5123 7/8"-40 to 250Neoprene
    000000000000———0
    3
    2.92" to 3.10"5123 3/4"-40 to 250Neoprene
    000000000000———0
    3 1/2
    3.44" to 3.60"5123 15/16"-40 to 250Neoprene
    000000000000———0
    4
    3.97" to 4.10"5123 7/8"-40 to 250Neoprene
    000000000000———0
    0.82" to 0.92"10242"-40 to 250Neoprene
    000000000000———0
    1.06" to 1.22"5122 11/16"-40 to 250Neoprene
    000000000000———0
    1.32" to 1.47"5122 1/2"-40 to 250Neoprene
    000000000000———0
    1.55" to 1.72"5122 1/2"-40 to 250Neoprene
    000000000000———0
    1.70" to 1.80"5122 11/16"-40 to 250Neoprene
    000000000000———0
    1.81" to 1.97"5122 3/4"-40 to 250Neoprene
    000000000000———0
    2.06" to 2.29"5123 13/16"-40 to 250Neoprene
    000000000000———0
    2.22" to 2.35"5123 3/4"-40 to 250Neoprene
    000000000000———0
    2.30" to 2.55"5123 15/16"-40 to 250Neoprene
    000000000000———0
    2.56" to 2.84"5123 15/16"-40 to 250Neoprene
    000000000000———0
    2.63" to 2.85"5123 15/16"-40 to 250Neoprene
    000000000000———0
    3.13" to 3.35"5123 7/8"-40 to 250Neoprene
    000000000000———0
    3.69" to 3.85"5123 15/16"-40 to 250Neoprene
    000000000000———0
     
    Stainless Steel Plate
    1/2
    0.48" to 0.55"10241 7/8"-40 to 250Neoprene
    0000000000000000000000000
    3/4
    0.72" to 0.80"10242"-40 to 250Neoprene
    000000000000000000000000
    1
    0.94" to 1.05"5122 3/4"-40 to 250Neoprene
    ———0000000000000
    1 1/4
    1.21" to 1.36"5122 3/4"-40 to 250Neoprene
    ———0000000000000
    1 1/2
    1.44" to 1.55"5122 3/4"-40 to 250Neoprene
    ———0000000000000
    2
    1.93" to 2.10"5122 3/4"-40 to 250Neoprene
    ———0000000000000
    2 1/2
    2.44" to 2.60"5123 7/8"-40 to 250Neoprene
    ———0000000000000
    3
    2.92" to 3.10"5123 3/4"-40 to 250Neoprene
    ———0000000000000
    3 1/2
    3.44" to 3.60"5123 15/16"-40 to 250Neoprene
    ———0000000000000
    4
    3.97" to 4.10"5123 7/8"-40 to 250Neoprene
    ———00000000000000
    0.57" to 0.67"10242 1/16"-40 to 250Neoprene
    000000000000000000000000
    0.82" to 0.92"10242"-40 to 250Neoprene
    ———0000000000000
    1.06" to 1.22"5122 3/4"-40 to 250Neoprene
    ———0000000000000
    1.32" to 1.47"5122 1/2"-40 to 250Neoprene
    ———0000000000000
    1.55" to 1.72"5122 1/2"-40 to 250Neoprene
    ———0000000000000
    1.70" to 1.80"5122 3/4"-40 to 250Neoprene
    ———0000000000000
    1.81" to 1.97"5122 3/4"-40 to 250Neoprene
    ———0000000000000
    2.22" to 2.35"5123 3/4"-40 to 250Neoprene
    ———0000000000000
    2.63" to 2.85"5123 7/8"-40 to 250Neoprene
    ———0000000000000
    3.13" to 3.35"5123 7/8"-40 to 250Neoprene
    ———0000000000000
    3.69" to 3.85"5123 15/16"-40 to 250Neoprene
    ———00000000000000
     

    Expansion Plugs with Bypass

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Expansion Plugs. Expansion Plugs with Bypass, Style F.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Expansion Plugs. Expansion Plugs with Bypass, Style G.

    Style F

    Style G

    Use the bypass tube on these plugs to add air, water, and other fluid to your pipeline or to relieve pressure while testing. The seal expands to temporarily close off pipe openings.
    Style F—For Style F, twist the easy-grip T-handle to expand the seal. They have a barbed bypass for quick connections to tubing.
    Style G—For Style G, twist the easy-grip T-handle to expand the seal. They have a Schrader valve bypass. An internal spring holds the valve shut until you depress the pin, giving you control over air flow.
    Maximum Air Back Pressure—Maximum air back pressure is the amount of pressure a plug can withstand without moving.
    Maximum Water Back Pressure—Maximum water back pressure refers to the pressure resulting from the height of the water above the plug.
    For
    Pipe
    Max. Back
    Pressure
    Material
    Bypass
    Size
    ID
    Air,
    psi
    Water, ft.
    of head
    Overall
    Ht.
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Seal
    Bypass
    Cap
    Thread
    Type
    Thread
    Size
    For Tube
    ID
    Connection
    Each
    Style F
     
    Stainless Steel Stem
    1
    0.94" to 1.03"10244"-40 to 250Neoprene
    1/4"Barbed00000000000000
    1 1/81.06" to 1.17"5124"-40 to 250Neoprene
    1/4"Barbed0000000000000
    1 1/4
    1.21" to 1.33"5124"-40 to 250Neoprene
    1/4"Barbed0000000000000
    1 1/2
    1.44" to 1.58"5124"-40 to 250Neoprene
    1/4"Barbed0000000000000
    1 3/41.70" to 1.87"5124"-40 to 250Neoprene
    1/4"Barbed0000000000000
    2
    1.92" to 2.14"5124"-40 to 250Neoprene
    1/4"Barbed0000000000000
    1.32" to 1.45"5124"-40 to 250Neoprene
    1/4"Barbed0000000000000
     
    Style G
     
    Zinc-Plated Steel Stem
    1
    0.94" to 1.03"10233 3/4"-40 to 210Neoprene
    PlasticSchrader
    0.305"-32
    00000000000000
    1 1/2
    1.44" to 1.58"10234"-40 to 210Neoprene
    PlasticSchrader
    0.305"-32
    00000000000000
    2 1/2
    2.44" to 2.71"5124 15/16"-40 to 210Neoprene
    PlasticSchrader
    0.305"-32
    00000000000000
     

    Quick-Locking Expansion Plugs

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Expansion Plugs. Quick-Locking Expansion Plugs.
    Save time sealing off pipe or valve box openings. These plugs install with one quarter turn of the handle, unlike wing-nut expansion plugs that require multiple turns. They temporarily close off your line with plastic feet that expand mechanically. The feet create a longer-lasting seal than plugs that expand with internal pressure, which can loosen over time. Since these plugs have no pressure ratings, they’re best for low-pressure applications. They’re often used in valve boxes to keep out dirt and debris.
    Black Handle—Plugs with a black handle often signify a closed-off wastewater line.
    Blue Handle—Plugs with a blue handle often signify a closed-off water line.
    Maximum Air Back Pressure—Maximum air back pressure is the amount of pressure a plug can withstand without moving.
    Maximum Water Back Pressure—Maximum water back pressure refers to the pressure resulting from the height of the water above the plug.
    For
    Pipe
    Max. Back
    Pressure
    Blue
    Plastic Handle
    Black
    Plastic Handle
    Size
    ID
    Air
    Water
    Overall
    Ht.
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Seal
    Material
    Each
    Each
     
    Plastic Plate
    4
    4.00" to 4.50"Not RatedNot Rated4"-40 to 220TPE
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