I need tub stoppers

[Marc M]

I guess PE sold to Grainger. So when I call to get tub stoppers they have no idea what I am talking about. Anyone know anyone else who sells them?

[Garry Sorrells]

Interesting. Bought out name/business of small competitor, but not going to continue their product line. Go tell it to the mountain, look upper right corner on their web sight.

[+] Tell us what you think of the NEW Grainger.com >

Guess this is the way you may be going:
Shower pan testing stopper, make it yourself. - InterNACHI Inspection Forum (http://www.nachi.org/forum/f11/shower-pan-testing-stopper-make-yourself-61059/)

Hope someone may have a direct source for you.

[Marc M]

Interesting. Bought out name/business of small competitor, but not going to continue their product line. Go tell it to the mountain, look upper right corner on their web sight.

[+] Tell us what you think of the NEW Grainger.com >

Guess this is the way you may be going:
Shower pan testing stopper, make it yourself. - InterNACHI Inspection Forum (http://www.nachi.org/forum/f11/shower-pan-testing-stopper-make-yourself-61059/)

Hope someone may have a direct source for you.

I saw that Gary, but thanks. I wasn't too sure how the silicone would stick to rubber and plastic so I made this..

[Scott Patterson]

Marc, how did you make that?

[Dwight Doane]

What a great idea , This is a small plunger (home depot or lowes) great for small sinks and as I refer to it "Knocking on drains" [a rapid smal movements on a clocked sink drain] works really well for sinks. So what he did is pull out the handle now you stick a cork in it if you want to plug it completely

[Marc M]

Marc, how did you make that?

Hey Scott, DD had it right. Its a little plunger from Home depot and cut the top off to fit different pan heights. The plunger was $2.99..cheap!

[Garry Sorrells]

Marc, :shocked:
You are giving away your chance for millions in the inspection and world. No real manufacturing just a little modification. Material cost at $2.99, Modification Labor Cost $ .25, Shipping and Handling $3.00, General Overhead and Marketing $ .50 = $ 5.74. Retail Pricing $ 19.99

Will be looking for you on the cable shopping channel. Maybe RONCO would be interested. :clap2:

[Gunnar Alquist]

Marc,

That looks GREAT!!! Thanks for sharing. I have used the replacement plumbing roof flashing boots, but I think I'll try yours now.

[Marc M]

To heck with manufacturing...I'll take a consulting fee for the advice tho... :)

[Jerry Peck]

Years ago I used PVC shower pan cement, glued a1-1/2" PVC coupling to those flat 5" tub stoppers, then cut out the stopper material in the coupling hole - made good shower testers ... then the molded shower testers came out and there was no longer a need to make my own.

[Marc M]

Years ago I used PVC shower pan cement, glued a1-1/2" PVC coupling to those flat 5" tub stoppers, then cut out the stopper material in the coupling hole - made good shower testers ... then the molded shower testers came out and there was no longer a need to make my own.

is it kind of like this?

[Jerry Peck]

is it kind of like this?

That's the same principle, just different materials used.