I need a ribbed plug…

Oct 20, 2025 Last reply: 9 months ago 5 Replies
…to temporarily block up the hole left in my wall by my gas pipe. It’s about 4cm in diameter but rather irregular so a bung that has ribs (like those soil pipe connectors) would be useful.

When I get around to taking out an old wall mounted gas heater I’ll probably cement up all the holes but as a temporary measure a simple bung would be handy.



I’m pretty sure I’ve seen things like it for blocking up old overflow outlet holes but I can’t find the right words to search for it.



Can anyone help?



Tim


If it's just to keep out the wind, some scrunched up newspaper is fine.

When they put in smart meters here they used some sort of putty-like gunge - but I don't what it is called.

Regular visits are going on as they try to get the smart system to work. I'll try to remember to ask what it was on their next visit (next Monday) !

I would think that there are vehicle panel retainers that would work.

Look up CEILING BUCKLE

Expanding foam, then you don't have to worry about finding something to fit

Probably the best idea tbh. Will solve the issue of insulating the hole where a gas fire flue comes out.

Tim

Um, to fill an irregular 4 cm diameter hole??

Tim

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