The Cherne 1-1/2" End-of-Pipe Gripper (part #270-210) is a mechanical test plug for small-diameter DWV pipe testing. It seats at the pipe end and cannot fall in — rated for 17 PSI / 40 ft. head pressure. Fits 1-1/2" Schedule 40 and Schedule 80 PVC, ABS, and cast iron pipe (usage range 1.48"–1.65" ID). The compact 0.13 lb design is easy to carry in a tool bag for residential service calls. Glass-reinforced ABS body with natural rubber O-ring — wing nut expansion, no inflation needed.

Key Features

End-of-pipe design — seats at the pipe end and cannot fall in during testing
17 PSI / 40 ft. head pressure — meets code requirements for DWV and sewer air tests
Mechanical wing nut expansion — no inflation needed, no gauge to carry
Natural rubber O-ring — seals round and out-of-round pipes with excellent memory
Zinc-plated hardware — carriage bolt and extra-large wing nut resist rust and corrosion

Technical Specifications

Cherne Part Number	270-210
Nominal Pipe Size	1-1/2"
Usage Range (Pipe ID)	1.48–1.65"
Max Back Pressure	17 PSI
Max Head Pressure	40 ft.
Body Material	Glass-reinforced ABS plastic
Seal	Natural rubber O-ring
Hardware	Zinc-plated carriage bolt, extra-large zinc wing nut
Operating Temperature	0°F to 125°F
Length	1-3/4"
Weight	0.13 lb
Pipe Compatibility	Schedule 40 & 80 PVC, ABS, cast iron (no-hub, service weight, extra-heavy)

Applications

Residential DWV testing, stack testing on 1-1/2" waste lines, and air testing on small-diameter sewer connections. The end-of-pipe design is the right choice when you only have access from one direction and need a plug that won’t fall into the line.

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Cherne® 1 ½" Gripper® Plug, 17 PSI - 40 ft.