Marelon Square Head Plugs available anywhere??

[RonRelyea]

I am de-commissioning the plumbing for my MSD but want to leave the seacocks in place in the event I want to change my plumbing back. (am going to a composting head ... OK guys - no hijacks here ;-) )

I can't find anything like a marelon square headed plug to use to plug the seacocks. I've tried defenders, jamestown, WM, McMaster .... I can find large bronze ones that cost a mint! (1 1/2 inch bronze at WM is $49 !!!)

Anyone know if they make marelon ones? would PVC be stupid to use in this situation?

Thanks!!

 

[Maine Sail]

Ron,

They don't make them. I would prefer nylon over PVC but PVC would work too as the valve will be closed as well..

 

[Steve Dion]

What about black ABS plumbing fittings from home improvement store?

 

[RonRelyea]

MS ... appreciate the advice ... as always!!!!

 

[mkuhn]

These are pipe thread (tapered thread) Go to the farm and ranch store, or the farm/ gardening store (chem section) they should have them in PVC, ABS, nylon, poly, SS, Cast iron, Polycarbonate, glass filled resin or galvanized CI. All for fewer than 5 bucks, if it must be counter sunk square head brass, CI brass or SS will be your only choice.

 

[Phil Herring]

FYI, 1-1/2 in. bronze in our store is $11 and change. Although it weighs more than 8 lbs so shipping could get a bit pricey.

http://shop.sailboatowners.com/g/index.htm?p=00109

 

[RonRelyea]

Thanks guys!

I am going to go with Maine Sail's advice and try and find nylon ...