Another Clean-Out Plug Thread

[anmut]

Pretty sure it’s #350

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Thanks - did you call them directly to order these or find them on the website or other source?

 

[FSH 210 Sport]

Thanks - did you call them directly to order these or find them on the website or other source?

I did not, have not tried yet, I was just trying to help out as initially I did not realize that I had to scroll down to find #350 O ring.

 

[anmut]

I did not, have not tried yet, I was just trying to help out as initially I did not realize that I had to scroll down to find #350 O ring.

Well I'll let you know when I get them. $12.50 a piece + $14 in shipping, just FYI!!

 

[TeenGee]

I bought them here: Pardon Our Interruption
I bought 5 packs of #248, #350, & #425 for $23.81 shipped.
I may try stacking a pair of #248 and see how they work.

 

[FSH 210 Sport]

I bought them here: Pardon Our Interruption
I bought 5 packs of #248, #350, & #425 for $23.81 shipped.
I may try stacking a pair of #248 and see how they work.

How many are in a pack?

 

[TeenGee]

I bought 1 pack of each size with each pack containing 5 rings.

 

[FSH 210 Sport]

I bought 1 pack of each size with each pack containing 5 rings.

Thank you!

 

[drewkaree]

I'm trying to understand what the O-ring is doing in the equation. Is it sealing the bottom of the rubber ring on the cleanout plug, or is it giving the rubber ring something to slide over, and giving structure to the bottom of the plug?

If it works, and can be slid up into the gap between the rubber skirt of the cleanout plug, and by eliminating any flex there, that's the bit it needs to seal, then maybe other things can be slid into that gap as well.

Sounds like a great find!

 

[TeenGee]

I'm trying to understand what the O-ring is doing in the equation. Is it sealing the bottom of the rubber ring on the cleanout plug, or is it giving the rubber ring something to slide over, and giving structure to the bottom of the plug?

If it works, and can be slid up into the gap between the rubber skirt of the cleanout plug, and by eliminating any flex there, that's the bit it needs to seal, then maybe other things can be slid into that gap as well.

Sounds like a great find!

I believe the o-ring is sealing between the groove in the port and the bottom of the lip on the plug. It may also cause the rubber skirt on the plug to bulge slightly and seal against the wall of the port.
I think putting something into the gap between the rubber skirt and the cleanout plug will cause the skirt to rub as the plug is installed.

 

[FSH 210 Sport]

I believe the o-ring is sealing between the groove in the port and the bottom of the lip on the plug. It may also cause the rubber skirt on the plug to bulge slightly and seal against the wall of the port.
I think putting something into the gap between the rubber skirt and the cleanout plug will cause the skirt to rub as the plug is installed.

I think having an O ring there will tighten up the fit and increase the sealing pressure and cause the “skirt” to flex outward in the well to provide a better seal, which by your account it totally does. Very exciting.

I was trying to figure out a way last year to tighten up the fit between the top of the locking groove to add downward pressure on the seal but realized that wouldn’t work because it’s a groove and would be limited in travel so to speak, so you’re idea with the O ring is brilliant!

 

[TeenGee]

I think having an O ring there will tighten up the fit and increase the sealing pressure and cause the “skirt” to flex outward in the well to provide a better seal, which by your account it totally does. Very exciting.

I was trying to figure out a way last year to tighten up the fit between the top of the locking groove to add downward pressure on the seal but realized that wouldn’t work because it’s a groove and would be limited in travel so to speak, so you’re idea with the O ring is brilliant!

Thanks.
It's a case of blind squirrel finding nuts.