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Estimated delivery: June 8 – June 10
The Cherne 3" Sure-Grip plug (part #271-308) is a tool-free mechanical test plug for water and air testing on 3" Schedule 40 and Schedule 80 pipe. Rated for 13 PSI / 30 ft. head pressure. The natural rubber body installs by hand pressure alone — no tools, no inflation, no wing nut needed. Serves as both a temporary test plug and a permanent pipe cap for 3" DWV stub-outs.
Key Features
- Tool-free installation — press into pipe by hand, no wing nut or inflation
- 13 PSI / 30 ft. head pressure — rated for DWV water and air testing
- Dual use — temporary test plug or permanent pipe cap
- Natural rubber body — expands to seal Schedule 40 and Schedule 80 pipe
- No bypass — full pipe blockage for complete isolation
Technical Specifications
| Cherne Part Number | 271-308 |
| Nominal Pipe Size | 3" |
| Max Back Pressure | 13 PSI |
| Max Head Pressure | 30 ft. |
| Body Material | Natural rubber |
| Operating Temperature | 0°F to 125°F |
| Pipe Compatibility | Schedule 40 & 80 PVC, ABS, cast iron |
| Bypass | None (full blockage) |
| Tools Required | None — hand-press installation |
Applications
DWV water and air pressure testing, code compliance inspections, stub-out capping, stack testing, and temporary pipe blocking during construction. The Sure-Grip’s tool-free operation makes it the fastest plug to install and remove during residential and commercial plumbing work.
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