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  • May 22, 2017, 04:33 AM
    pastor1189
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    Clean Out Plug
    The people want to extend the height of their PVC clean out plug.
    I see the male adapter that screws into the clean out plug threads.
    But the other end has no threading for the cap to screw on.
  • May 22, 2017, 04:52 AM
    talaniman
    How was the old cap secured, or more to the point, why did they buy an adapter that wouldn't take a cap? I've seen plenty of outdoor clean out caps that are fastened with gold seal clamps.

    https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/i...gp58BR3S1YR_Aw
    The adapter that has threads for a screw in cap is easily available. Where is this clean out located?
  • May 22, 2017, 05:01 AM
    pastor1189
    The clean out cap is outside the bathroom window that goes to the septic tank.
    The pvc caps just screws on. It is level with the ground. The wanted to extend the height a bit, yet they want to be able to remove the extension if they needed to snake the line. They haven't purchased anything yet.
  • May 23, 2017, 03:18 PM
    massplumber2008
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    Install a male adapter and then install a female adapter (also called an end clean out) into the male adapter...add screw in plug to female adapter. You can purchase a STREET female adapter as pictured below (requires no pipe) and extend the cleanout a few inches, or if more is needed, purchase a length of pipe and a regular female adapter.

    [ATTACH48780][/ATTACH]Attachment 48779Attachment 48778
  • May 23, 2017, 03:58 PM
    pastor1189
    Wow I see it. That will solve the problem. I wonder if HD will cut the pipe.
    A 10 foot length is too much. 12 inches is more than enough
  • May 23, 2017, 05:28 PM
    joypulv
    HD doesn't cut PVC where I am, but they have a section full of short lengths.
  • May 23, 2017, 07:04 PM
    Milo Dolezal
    I echo Mark's advice. Just add square plug and you are set

    Milo
  • May 25, 2017, 10:34 AM
    afaroo
    I like Mark's idea, good luck.

    John

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