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guy48065 · #16 (**permalink**) January 31st, 2008, 07:11 AM

They're called rubber test plugs. Plumbers use them to cap off pipes before pressure testing a new installation.
I checked McMaster and Grainger and neither show the exact same ones I found at my local ACE hardware.

Mudinyeri · #17 (**permalink**) January 31st, 2008, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by guy48065

They're called rubber test plugs. Plumbers use them to cap off pipes before pressure testing a new installation.
I checked McMaster and Grainger and neither show the exact same ones I found at my local ACE hardware.

That's what I thought they were. Yup, no luck with McMaster ... that's rare.

JSC · #18 (**permalink**) February 1st, 2008, 07:02 PM

Check out Part Number 86805K22 on Mcmastercarr.com What do you guys think?

JSC · #19 (**permalink**) February 1st, 2008, 07:03 PM

or try silicone part number 5546T22

guy48065 · #20 (**permalink**) February 2nd, 2008, 09:15 AM

Might work--but get the 3/8" ID tube. Silicone would probably be too soft to grab strong.

JSC · #21 (**permalink**) February 2nd, 2008, 09:37 AM

I think that p/n 86805K22 would be best. From my reading on the site it has a hardness of 75, which is something between a pencil eraser and tire tread according to their chart. 36" is ~$18. You could make all that I think that a single person could use with one yard of the stuff.

getfit74 · #22 (**permalink**) May 16th, 2008, 06:30 PM

Great tip, saved me a lot of $$$. For those looking for the plugs you can pick them up at just about any parts place, ask for a rubber freeze plug. I stopped by Napa after work today but they were all out of them went across the street to Advance Auto Parts and they had a few. Great idea on the plastic dip as well got it a Lowe's. Thanks for the great tips guys.

JSC · #23 (**permalink**) May 18th, 2008, 03:01 PM

Well the P/N I mentioned before is too hard, and at 1" in diameter its just a tad to fat. If it were 15/16" and softer it would be great, but it aint! I got to see my first LNR plugs from polairs with my wifes new LNR polairs box. I would like to find some rubber that soft somewhere.

M6915N · #24 (**permalink**) May 27th, 2008, 09:32 AM

Nice thread! Can you believe what they charge for those things? WOW!

acsracing · #25 (**permalink**) May 27th, 2008, 11:34 AM

Awesome

agentzoey · #26 (**permalink**) July 31st, 2008, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by guy48065

I found all 3 at a local ACE hardware. I don't think the big box stores carry plugs this small. It's getting harder to find the well-stocked neighborhood hardwares we used to take for granted til the giants drove them out of business.

guy48065, What is the size of the rubber plug, that I need? I have an ACE hardware here where I live.

crunchman · #27 (**permalink**) August 2nd, 2008, 07:16 AM

Thanks for the info. made my own today but made them longer so i could put them throw a 1/2 inch broad. I made a rig platform for my coon dog to ride on and he loves it. my labs like it to gets their feet off the hot bed when i take them for rides.

guy48065 · #28 (**permalink**) August 4th, 2008, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by agentzoey

guy48065, What is the size of the rubber plug, that I need? I have an ACE hardware here where I live.

1 inch "test plug". I've also seen them at Home Depot when I hit one when out of town. My local ones don't carry them. I didn't know their products varied by location...

rzr88 · #29 (**permalink**) August 4th, 2008, 09:45 AM

Thanks for the tip i picked some up this weekend at ace and installed them in my lock and ride box, will pick some more up next time to put in the rails on the side of the rzr box.

Stroker · #30 (**permalink**) August 9th, 2008, 03:49 PM

I also built some myself. Great idea!!!. I found the rubber plug assembly at the local boat & marine store. They are a common application. The down side was that they are all made of brass. So just the rubber plug was used. Went to the local hardware store & purchased the remaining parts needed. Total cost for 1 plug was $4.83.