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Cherne® 6 in. Long Test-Ball® Plug
Features
- Withstands up to 13 psi or 30 ft of head pressure
- Natural-rubber construction provides an excellent seal
- Includes a 3 ft extension hose
- Compatible with PVC pipes
- Ring and chain assembly help prevent the plug from being drawn into the DWV plumbing system during testing
- Long Test-Ball® Plugs are designed for waste stack testing
- Makes sealing wye fittings easy when performing tests on DWV systems
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Chain Eye Bolts:
- Ring and Chain
- Deflated Diameter:
- 4.12 in.
- Deflated Length:
- 28.25 in.
- Inflation Pressure:
- 30 psi (2,1 bar)
- Inflation Thread:
- tank valve
- Maximum Back Pressure:
- 13 psi (0,9 bar)/30 ft. (9,1 M)
- Volume:
- 0.593
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Product Group:
- Plumbing Testing
- Product Subgroup:
- Testing Products
- Product Type:
- Test Plug
- Product Finish:
- Black
- Product Weight:
- 6.36
- Product Nominal Size:
- 6 in. (150 mm)
OATEY 271063 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will the Cherne 6 in. Long Test-Ball plug fit a 6 inch DWV line?
Yes. The Cherne Long Test-Ball, model 271063, is sized for 6 in. (150 mm) nominal pipe. Deflated it measures 4.12 in. across, so it passes through a 6 inch opening or cleanout easily, then inflates to seal against the pipe wall. The long body is 28.25 in. deflated, which is what lets it bridge and seal a wye fitting rather than just a straight run.
2) How much head pressure can the 271063 test ball hold before it slips?
13 psi (0,9 bar), which works out to 30 ft. (9,1 M) of water column. That is the maximum back pressure the plug will hold, so on a waste stack test keep the water head at or under 30 feet above the plug. Go higher and you risk blowing it down the line.
3) What pressure do I inflate the Cherne 6 inch Test-Ball to, and what fitting does it use?
Inflate to 30 psi (2,1 bar). The inflation connection is a tank valve, the same type as a tire valve, so a standard air chuck or hand pump hose threads right on. A 3 ft extension hose comes with the plug so you can inflate from outside the opening once the ball is set.
4) Is a long test ball the right choice, or should I use a standard short test plug?
Long Test-Ball plugs are built for waste stack testing and for sealing wye fittings, where the elongated body spans the branch and seats in the run. A short, round plug is the one to reach for when you only need to block a straight length of pipe or a cleanout. If your test point is a wye or a stack, the long version is what seals it.
5) What keeps the test ball from getting pulled into the DWV system during a test?
A ring and chain assembly is built onto the plug. You tie it off outside the opening, and it holds the ball from being drawn into the line when the water is released or the plug is deflated under load. On a stack test that is the difference between a quick retrieval and a rodding job.
6) Can I use this Cherne test ball in PVC drain pipe?
Yes, it is compatible with PVC. The body is natural rubber, which conforms to the pipe wall for the seal and will not gouge plastic pipe. Black finish, 6.36 lb, so it is a one-hand set in most openings.
7) Do I need to buy a separate air hose to inflate this plug?
No. The 271063 ships with a 3 ft extension hose, and the plug takes a tank valve connection, so you only need a source of air, a hand pump, compressor with a chuck, or a small tank. Watch the gauge and stop at 30 psi.
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