blog / 19 Mechanical Test Plugs
Does Cherne offer a plug that can be used to plug a bathtub waste and overflow when conducting a rough-in test?
Yes. The #012678 Tub Plug Set.
Does Cherne off a Mechanical Plug that can be used to block and fill with water a DWV when conducting a rough-in test?
Yes. the Iron Grip Plugs can be used for this application and comes in sizes 2”, 3”, 4”, 6”, 8”, 10” and 12.”
Does Cherne offer a flow-through plugs?
Yes. Cherne offers the T-Handle Gripper as a flow through plug.
What gripper should be used when blocking a hole?
Mechanical plugs can be used to block an opening (Grippers are mechanical plugs). Be sure to use the correct size Gripper for the opening.
What is the maximum temperature that the original gripper plugs be exposed to?
Gripper plugs have natural rubber O-Rings. These O-Rings allow for operating temperatures between 0° F to 125° F. Consult engineering for usage outside this temperature range.
Does Cherne offer chemical resistant mechanical test plugs?
Yes. Cherne offers two chemical resistant mechanical plugs: The Cherne Well Monitor Plug and the Cherne Petro Econ-O–Grip.