I'm building a bathroom wall and need to install a new PVC double
san-T (2") in the vent stack before installing the wall studs. What
do plumbers use to temporarily close off the open pipes for a day or
two? I heard a wet rag will work to slow sewer gases, but I may need
something better yet not permanent. TIA

Phisherman wrote:
I'm building a bathroom wall and need to install a new PVC double
san-T (2") in the vent stack before installing the wall studs. What
do plumbers use to temporarily close off the open pipes for a day or
two? I heard a wet rag will work to slow sewer gases, but I may need
something better yet not permanent. TIA

I would think that an expanding rubber plug should work well, try a boat
store like West Marine if you can't find one at your local hardware
emporium.

nate

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Phisherman wrote:
I'm building a bathroom wall and need to install a new PVC double
san-T (2") in the vent stack before installing the wall studs. What
do plumbers use to temporarily close off the open pipes for a day or
two? I heard a wet rag will work to slow sewer gases, but I may need
something better yet not permanent. TIA

Also you ought to find a rubber cap that tightens with a hose clamp,
like a Fernco with the end closed off.

nate

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"Phisherman" wrote in message
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I'm building a bathroom wall and need to install a new PVC double
san-T (2") in the vent stack before installing the wall studs. What
do plumbers use to temporarily close off the open pipes for a day or
two? I heard a wet rag will work to slow sewer gases, but I may need
something better yet not permanent. TIA


Go to a plumbing supply. They sell expanding plugs for that purpose.

Nate Nagel wrote:
Phisherman wrote:
I'm building a bathroom wall and need to install a new PVC double
san-T (2") in the vent stack before installing the wall studs. What
do plumbers use to temporarily close off the open pipes for a day or
two? I heard a wet rag will work to slow sewer gases, but I may need
something better yet not permanent. TIA

Also you ought to find a rubber cap that tightens with a hose clamp,
like a Fernco with the end closed off.

nate

On a new clean fitting and ring, we always just used a couple layers of
duct tape. This wasn't just for the smell, it was to keep debris from
falling down there. It's not a pressurized system, so you don't need
much of a seal. It should work on an open T in the wall as well, since
liquids won't be hitting it even if there is another drain upstairs.

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On Nov 16, 6:36*am, aemeijers wrote:
Nate Nagel wrote:
Phisherman wrote:
I'm building a bathroom wall and need to install a new PVC double
san-T (2") in the vent stack before installing the wall studs. *What
do plumbers use to temporarily close off the open pipes for a day or
two? * I heard a wet rag will work to slow sewer gases, but I may need
something better yet not permanent. *TIA

Also you ought to find a rubber cap that tightens with a hose clamp,
like a Fernco with the end closed off.

nate

On a new clean fitting and ring, we always just used a couple layers of
duct tape. This wasn't just for the smell, it was to keep debris from
falling down there. It's not a pressurized system, so you don't need
much of a seal. It should work on an open T in the wall as well, since
liquids won't be hitting it even if there is another drain upstairs.

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Duct tape or a rag is all that is needed. If one wants a better
looking, just a plain end cap slipped on without gluing does it.

Harry K

On Nov 16, 8:55 am, Phisherman wrote:
I'm building a bathroom wall and need to install a new PVC double
san-T (2") in the vent stack before installing the wall studs. What
do plumbers use to temporarily close off the open pipes for a day or
two? I heard a wet rag will work to slow sewer gases, but I may need
something better yet not permanent. TIA

Plastic bag and a rubber band works for me.

1 1/2 mj test cap
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On Nov 16, 8:55 am, Phisherman wrote:
I'm building a bathroom wall and need to install a new PVC double
san-T (2") in the vent stack before installing the wall studs. What
do plumbers use to temporarily close off the open pipes for a day or
two? I heard a wet rag will work to slow sewer gases, but I may need
something better yet not permanent. TIA

rubber glove and a rubberband?