Seal off unused connections in your drainage system with our Socket Plug. This 40mm (1 1/2″) white push-fit fitting is designed to blank off open sockets on tees, branches, or couplers, ensuring an airtight and watertight finish to your pipework.
Quick Push-Fit Installation: No solvent weld or specialized tools required—simply push into any standard 40mm socket.
Versatile Sealing: Ideal for temporary capping during renovations or permanent sealing of redundant waste lines.
Durable Polypropylene: Manufactured from high-impact white plastic that resists household chemicals and boiling water.
£0.75 Incl. VAT
A Socket Plug (also known as a blanking plug or stop end) is a specialized fitting used to close the “female” end of a plumbing connection. If you have an unused branch on a waste tee or an open end on a coupler, this plug inserts directly into the socket to create a permanent or temporary seal. It is a critical component for preventing foul sewer gases and wastewater from escaping into your home.
Speed and reliability are essential on-site. Unlike solvent-weld caps which are permanent, the Socket Plug can be removed if the plumbing needs to be extended or reconfigured in the future. At ECO HEAT SHOP, we supply these plugs with a high-quality internal rubber ring seal, ensuring a 100% leak-proof friction fit that stands up to the vibrations and thermal expansion of modern washing machines and dishwashers.
In the plumbing trade, these are often kept as “van essentials” for emergency repairs or for pressure testing new waste runs. The smooth, domed face of the Socket Plug ensures a professional, clean finish that matches standard UK white waste pipework. It is compatible with all leading push-fit brands and can be used with solvent-weld sockets if a temporary, non-permanent seal is required.
Size: 40mm / 1 1/2 Inch (Also available in 32mm / 1 1/4 Inch)
Connection Type: Push-Fit (Plain ended to fit into a socket)
Material: High-Impact Polypropylene (White)
Compatibility: All standard UK Push-Fit and Solvent-Weld sockets.
Application: Domestic and commercial kitchen/bathroom waste.
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 110 × 110 × 25 mm |
ECO Heat Shop Ltd provides national distribution for plumbing and heating supplies across England, Scotland, and Wales. Orders placed before the 18:00 PM (Afternoon) cutoff are typically processed for same-day dispatch.
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