Wing Nut Expansion Plugs
Twist the wing nut on these plugs to expand the seal and close off pipe openings. Maximum air back pressure is the amount of pressure a plug can withstand without moving. Maximum water back pressure refers to the pressure resulting from the height of the water above the plug.
Style B have a wide top flange so they don’t fall into your pipe. They’re often used for plumbing pressure tests. Plugs with a plastic plate weigh less than plugs with a metal plate.
For Pipe | Max. Back Pressure | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Size | ID | Air, psi | Water, ft. of head | O'all Ht. | Temp. Range, °F | Seal Material | Each | |
Style B | ||||||||
Yellow Plastic Plate | ||||||||
| 8 | 7.70"-8.03" | 17 | 40 | 3 3/4" | -20° to 125° | Natural Rubber | 0000000 | 000000 |
Quick-Lock 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.
Plugs with a blue handle often signify a closed-off water line.
Plugs with a black handle often signify a closed-off wastewater line.
Expansion Plugs with Bypass
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. Maximum air back pressure is the amount of pressure a plug can withstand without moving. Maximum water back pressure refers to the pressure resulting from the height of the water above the plug.
For Styles A-E and H-L, twist the wing nut to expand the seal.
Styles C and D have an NPT threaded bypass for making leak-tight connections.
For Pipe | Max. Back Pressure | Material | Bypass | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Size | ID | Air, psi | Water, ft. of head | O'all Ht. | Temp. Range, °F | Seal | Bypass Cap | Pipe Size | Thread Type | Gender | Each | |
Style C | ||||||||||||
Iron Stem | ||||||||||||
| 8 | 7.50"-8.00" | Not Rated | 4 | 14 3/4" | 30° to 150° | Natural Rubber | Metal | 1/2 | NPT | Male | 0000000 | 000000 |
Air-Inflatable Plugs
Conform to wide and out-of-round pipes with these inflatable plugs. Also known as pneumatic plugs, they're designed for temporary seals since they can lose pressure over time. They’re better for lower-pressure applications than water-inflatable plugs. Inflate them with a hand pump; an air compressor may overinflate the plug and cause damage.
Maximum air back pressure is the amount of pressure a plug can withstand without moving. Maximum water back pressure refers to the pressure resulting from the height of the water above the plug.
Plugs with a chain or eyebolt can be tethered through either so they don't get lost or stuck in your pipes during installation. For easy removal once testing is complete, pull on your tether.
Plugs with a canvas sleeve keep gas, odor, and debris from leaking out through the seal. This makes them good for high-temperature applications, such as in pipe that’s being welded. The sleeve also protects against scrapes from rough pipe walls. Use the loops on the outside to route hose through your pipe to vent while welding, or to connect lines for pulling these plugs through your pipe.
Plugs with a ribbed texture have better traction against pipe walls than plugs with a smooth texture. When sealing oily or polished walls, they’ll resist slipping.
Plugs with a pressure-relief valve release excess pressure to reduce the risk of overinflating and rupturing.
For Pipe | Deflated | Max. Back Pressure | Material | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Size | ID | Dia. | Ht. | Air, psi | Water, ft. of head | Required Inflation Pressure, psi | Temp. Range, °F | Seal | Eyebolt | Body Texture | Each | |
| 8 | 7.00"-8.25" | 6 3/4" | 10 1/4" | 17 | 40 | 25 | -20° to 125° | Natural Rubber | Zinc-Plated Steel | Ribbed | 000000 | 0000000 |
For Pipe | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Size | ID | Deflated Ht. | Required Inflation Pressure, psi | Max. Temp., °F | Seal Material | Body Texture | Features | Each | |
| 8 | 7.87"-8.81" | 11" | 14 | 210° | Neoprene | Smooth | Inflation Hose, Pressure-Relief Valve, Routing Loops | 00000000 | 000000 |
Air-Inflatable Plugs with Bypass
Conform to wide and out-of-round pipes with these inflatable plugs. Also known as pneumatic plugs, they're designed for temporary seals since they can lose pressure over time. Use the bypass tube on these plugs to add air, water, and other fluid to your pipeline or to relieve pressure while testing.
Inflate with a hand pump (sold separately); an air compressor may overinflate the plug and cause damage. Tether the plugs using either the eyebolt or chain/ring so they don't get lost or stuck in your pipes during installation. Pull on the tether for quick and easy removal once testing is complete.
Maximum air back pressure is the amount of pressure a plug can withstand without moving.
Maximum water back pressure refers to the pressure resulting from the height of the water above the plug.
For Pipe | Deflated | Max. Back Pressure | Bypass | Material | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Size | ID | Dia. | Ht. | Air, psi | Water, ft. of head | Required Inflation Pressure, psi | Pipe Size | Thread Type | Gender | Temp. Range, °F | Seal | Eyebolt | Each | |
| 8 | 7.00"-8.25" | 6 3/4" | 10" | 13 | 30 | 35 | 3 | NPT | Female | -20° to 125° | Natural Rubber | Zinc-Plated Steel | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Deep-Reach Wing Nut Expansion Plugs
Insert these plugs deep within your pipe to temporarily block off a line. Twist their wing nut to expand the seal. Maximum air back pressure is the amount of pressure a plug can withstand without moving. Maximum water back pressure refers to the pressure resulting from the height of the water above the plug.
Plugs with a plastic plate are lighter in weight than plugs with a stainless steel plate.
For Pipe | Max. Back Pressure | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Size | ID | Air, psi | Water, ft. of head | O'all Ht. | Temp. Range, °F | Seal Material | Each | |
Plastic Plate | ||||||||
| 8 | 7.70"-8.03" | 17 | 40 | 3 3/4" | 0° to 125° | Natural Rubber | 0000000 | 000000 |
Expansion Plugs for Cleanout Tees
Seal cleanout tees when testing your drain, waste, and vent systems for pressure and leaks—no need to inflate these plugs with an air compressor or hand pump. To install, insert the plug end into your pipe so the curved foot is on the bottom threads of the cleanout tee, then push down the handle to lock it into the foot. The foot has a two-stage release latch: lift the handle one notch to release the plug and allow liquid to drain slowly, then lift the handle again until the foot fully disengages to take out the plug.
For Pipe | Max. Back Pressure | Material | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Size | ID | Air, psi | Water, ft. of head | O'all Ht. | Temp. Range, °F | Seal | Handle | For Use With | Each | |
| 8 | 7.981" | 20 | 40 | 19" | 32° to 120° | Natural Rubber | Steel | ABS Pipe, Cast Iron Pipe, PVC Pipe | 00000000 | 0000000 |