{"product_id":"bouchon-d-hiver-de-tuyau-avec-ecrou-papillon-en-nylon","title":"Expandable Winter Plug with Nylon Wing Nut","description":"\u003cdiv class='afi-fiche' lang='en'\u003e\u003cp class='afi-f-lede'\u003eThis Technical Products expandable winter plug seals a pool line for the cold season. The plug is rubber and tightens by hand with a nylon wing nut. Turning the nut squeezes the rubber, which expands and presses against the inside wall of the pipe or fitting. It comes in three sizes: #9, #10 and #11.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class='afi-f-specs'\u003e\u003cdiv class='afi-f-spec'\u003e\u003cspan class='afi-f-num'\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class='afi-f-lbl'\u003eSizes: #9, #10 and #11\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class='afi-f-spec'\u003e\u003cspan class='afi-f-num'\u003eRubber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class='afi-f-lbl'\u003eExpandable plug\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class='afi-f-spec'\u003e\u003cspan class='afi-f-num'\u003eNylon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class='afi-f-lbl'\u003eWing nut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class='afi-f-spec'\u003e\u003cspan class='afi-f-num'\u003e+50%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class='afi-f-lbl'\u003eBetter seal, per the manufacturer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2 class='afi-f-h2'\u003eChoosing the right size\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable class='afi-f-tbl afi-f-sz'\u003e\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth scope='col'\u003ePlug\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth scope='col'\u003eFits\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth scope='col'\u003ePlug diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth scope='row'\u003e#9\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e1-1\/2\u0026nbsp;in pipe or 1-3\/4\u0026nbsp;in fitting\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e1.69\u0026nbsp;in\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth scope='row'\u003e#10\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e1-1\/2\u0026nbsp;in fitting\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e1.89\u0026nbsp;in\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth scope='row'\u003e#11\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e2\u0026nbsp;in pipe\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e2.13\u0026nbsp;in\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp class='afi-f-note'\u003eMeasure the inside diameter of the opening before you order. The plug must slide in before you tighten it; the rubber then expands to seal the opening. If you are unsure between two sizes, send us a photo of the opening with a tape measure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 class='afi-f-h2'\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class='afi-f-cards'\u003e\u003cdiv class='afi-f-card'\u003e\u003cspan class='afi-f-chk'\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan class='afi-f-ct'\u003eNylon wing nut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class='afi-f-cx'\u003eIt turns more easily than a standard nut and tightens by hand, with no tools.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class='afi-f-card'\u003e\u003cspan class='afi-f-chk'\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan class='afi-f-ct'\u003e50% better seal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class='afi-f-cx'\u003eThe manufacturer states a seal 50% better than conventional plugs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class='afi-f-card'\u003e\u003cspan class='afi-f-chk'\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan class='afi-f-ct'\u003eNon-corrosive construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class='afi-f-cx'\u003eThe rubber plug and nylon nut will not rust.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class='afi-f-card'\u003e\u003cspan class='afi-f-chk'\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan class='afi-f-ct'\u003eThree sizes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class='afi-f-cx'\u003e#9, #10 and #11 cover 1-1\/2\u0026nbsp;in and 2\u0026nbsp;in pipe, plus 1-1\/2\u0026nbsp;in and 1-3\/4\u0026nbsp;in fittings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2 class='afi-f-h2'\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp class='afi-f-p'\u003eThese \u003cstrong\u003eAFI tips\u003c\/strong\u003e apply to closing a pool. Technical Products does not publish instructions for this plug.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable class='afi-f-tbl'\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth scope='row'\u003e1. Drain the line\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eFirst clear the water from the line (by blowing it out or vacuuming it).\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth scope='row'\u003e2. Insert\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eLoosen the wing nut and push the plug into the pipe or fitting opening.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth scope='row'\u003e3. Tighten\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eTurn the wing nut by hand until the rubber presses firmly against the wall and the plug no longer moves.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth scope='row'\u003e4. At opening\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eLoosen the nut, remove the plug and store it for next season.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2 class='afi-f-h2'\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable class='afi-f-tbl'\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth scope='row'\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eTechnical Products\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth scope='row'\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eExpandable winter plug\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth scope='row'\u003eMaterials\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eRubber plug, nylon wing nut\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth scope='row'\u003eTightening\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBy hand, with the wing nut\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth scope='row'\u003e#9\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e1-1\/2\u0026nbsp;in pipe or 1-3\/4\u0026nbsp;in fitting, 1.69\u0026nbsp;in diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth scope='row'\u003e#10\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e1-1\/2\u0026nbsp;in fitting, 1.89\u0026nbsp;in diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth scope='row'\u003e#11\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e2\u0026nbsp;in pipe, 2.13\u0026nbsp;in diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth scope='row'\u003eDocumentation\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eNone published by the manufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp class='afi-f-note'\u003eThe photo shows the #9 plug. The #10 and #11 are the same design, in larger sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class='afi-f-cta'\u003e\u003cspan class='afi-f-cta-t'\u003eNot sure which size you need?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class='afi-f-cta-x'\u003eSend us a photo of the opening with a tape measure, and we will tell you which number to order.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class='afi-f-cta-b'\u003e\u003ca class='afi-f-btn afi-f-btn1' href='mailto:commercial@aquafibreinnovation.ca'\u003eEmail us\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class='afi-f-btn afi-f-btn2' href='tel:+14188710658'\u003e(418) 871-0658\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e.afi-fiche{max-width:850px;margin:20px auto;padding:26px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e8e8e8;border-radius:14px;box-shadow:0 8px 26px rgba(11,114,185,.07);font-size:17px;line-height:1.6;color:#1e1e1e;}.afi-fiche .afi-f-lede{font-size:18px;color:#333;margin:0 0 22px;}.afi-fiche .afi-f-p{margin:0 0 12px;}.afi-fiche strong{color:#0b72b9;font-weight:600;}.afi-fiche .afi-f-h2{font-size:24px;line-height:1.25;font-weight:700;color:#0b72b9;margin:30px 0 14px;padding-bottom:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde6ee;}.afi-fiche .afi-f-specs{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin:0 0 22px;}.afi-fiche .afi-f-spec{flex:1 1 130px;background:#f5f9fc;border:1px solid #d6e8f5;border-radius:12px;padding:15px 10px;text-align:center;}.afi-fiche .afi-f-num{display:block;font-size:26px;font-weight:700;color:#0b72b9;line-height:1.15;}.afi-fiche .afi-f-lbl{display:block;font-size:12px;color:#666;margin-top:5px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.6px;}.afi-fiche .afi-f-note{display:block;margin:14px 0 0;padding:13px 15px;border-left:3px solid #e08600;background:#fff8ef;border-radius:0 10px 10px 0;font-size:15px;line-height:1.55;color:#6b4a12;}.afi-fiche .afi-f-cards{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:14px;}.afi-fiche .afi-f-card{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:12px;padding:15px;background:#f5f9fc;border:1px solid #d6e8f5;border-radius:12px;}.afi-fiche .afi-f-chk{position:relative;flex:0 0 24px;width:24px;height:24px;margin-top:2px;border-radius:7px;background:#0b72b9;}.afi-fiche .afi-f-chk::after{content:'';position:absolute;left:8px;top:5px;width:5px;height:10px;border:solid #fff;border-width:0 2.5px 2.5px 0;transform:rotate(45deg);}.afi-fiche .afi-f-ct{display:block;font-weight:700;font-size:16px;color:#0b72b9;margin-bottom:3px;}.afi-fiche .afi-f-cx{display:block;font-size:15px;line-height:1.5;color:#444;}.afi-fiche table.afi-f-tbl{width:100%;table-layout:auto;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:16px;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;margin:0;}.afi-fiche table.afi-f-tbl th,.afi-fiche table.afi-f-tbl td{text-align:left;padding:12px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;vertical-align:top;background:#fff;}.afi-fiche table.afi-f-tbl th{color:#0b72b9;font-weight:600;width:38%;background:#f5f9fc;-webkit-hyphens:auto;hyphens:auto;overflow-wrap:break-word;}.afi-fiche table.afi-f-tbl tr:last-child th,.afi-fiche table.afi-f-tbl tr:last-child td{border-bottom:0;}.afi-fiche .afi-f-cta{display:block;margin-top:30px;padding:20px 22px;background:#f5f9fc;border:1px solid #d6e8f5;border-radius:12px;}.afi-fiche .afi-f-cta-t{display:block;font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#0b72b9;margin-bottom:4px;}.afi-fiche .afi-f-cta-x{display:block;font-size:15px;color:#555;margin-bottom:14px;}.afi-fiche .afi-f-cta-b{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;}.afi-fiche a.afi-f-btn{display:inline-block;padding:11px 20px;border-radius:999px;font-weight:600;font-size:15px;text-decoration:none;}.afi-fiche a.afi-f-btn1{background:#0b72b9;color:#fff;border:1px solid #0b72b9;}.afi-fiche a.afi-f-btn2{background:#fff;color:#0b72b9;border:1px solid #b9d9ef;}.afi-fiche table.afi-f-sz th{width:auto;}.afi-fiche table.afi-f-sz thead th{background:#0b72b9;color:#fff;}.afi-fiche table.afi-f-sz tbody th{white-space:nowrap;}@media (min-width:990px){.afi-fiche .afi-f-spec{box-sizing:border-box;flex-basis:calc(50% - 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