Qwik Caps

Fernco Qwik Cap clamped on the end of a white PVC stub-out next to a wall stud
 
Flexible pipe caps

Qwik Caps

Cap DWV pipe ends, stub-outs and cleanouts. Slide it on, tighten it down, and it holds a water test up to 4.3 psi. Loosen it and it comes back off.

For DWV and other non-pressure lines. Not for water supply.

Made in the USA 0.79″ to 14.30″ pipe O.D. Water test to 4.3 psi Reusable
 
Where it works

One cap for most DWV and sewer pipe.

A flexible PVC cap with stainless steel clamps. Qwik Caps close off pipe ends and cleanouts on plastic, cast iron, steel, clay, concrete and corrugated pipe, above or below ground, as a temporary or permanent cap.

Fernco Qwik Caps in a range of sizes on plastic, clay, concrete, cast iron and corrugated pipe
4.3 psi

Holds the test

Cap the open ends and run the water test, up to the pressure of a 10-foot water test.

Rough-in

Caps it after

Leave it on stub-outs and rough-ins until the fixture or the next run goes in.

21 sizes

Plus custom

21 stocked sizes for 0.79″ to 14.30″ pipe O.D. For bigger pipe, we make custom caps to fit.

Reusable

Comes back off

Loosen it and pull it off. The same cap goes on the next job.

Qwik Caps are for DWV and other non-pressure lines. Not for pressure systems such as potable water.

Size finder

Find your cap.

Choose your pipe and size, or enter its measured outside diameter.

inches

Not sure what you have? Measure across the outside of the pipe end. Clay, concrete and corrugated pipe vary by maker, so measure those.

Fernco Qwik Cap

Your cap shows up here.

PartCap I.D.Min. pipe O.D.Max. pipe O.D.Best cap for
QC-0.850.85″0.79″0.91″Specialty size. Match your pipe O.D.
QC-1.071.07″1.00″1.12″Specialty size. Match your pipe O.D.
QC-1.381.37″1.22″1.50″Specialty size. Match your pipe O.D.
QC-1.681.68″1.37″1.87″1-1/4″ Sch 40 plastic or steel
QC-1011.90″1.75″2.00″1-1/2″ Sch 40 plastic or steel, 1-1/2″ no-hub cast iron
QC-2.752.75″2.18″2.93″Specialty size. Match your pipe O.D.
QC-1022.40″2.25″2.60″2″ Sch 40 plastic or steel, 2″ no-hub cast iron
QC-1033.50″3.25″3.70″3″ Sch 40 plastic or steel, 3″ no-hub cast iron
QC-3.753.76″3.29″4.00″Specialty size. Match your pipe O.D.
QC-1044.50″4.20″4.70″4″ Sch 40 plastic or steel, 4″ no-hub cast iron, 4″ SDR 35 sewer
QC-4.754.82″4.32″5.05″Specialty size. Match your pipe O.D.
QC-1055.60″5.25″5.80″5″ Sch 40 plastic or steel, 5″ no-hub cast iron
QC-1066.60″6.25″6.80″6″ Sch 40 plastic or steel, 6″ no-hub cast iron, 6″ SDR 35 sewer
QC-7.006.96″6.44″7.25″Specialty size. Match your pipe O.D.
QC-1088.50″8.25″8.70″8″ Sch 40 plastic or steel, 8″ no-hub cast iron, 8″ SDR 35 sewer
QC-9.009.01″8.59″9.34″Specialty size. Match your pipe O.D.
QC-9.759.75″9.29″10.00″Specialty size. Match your pipe O.D.
QC-11010.47″9.88″11.00″10″ no-hub cast iron, 10″ SDR 35 sewer
QC-10.7510.74″10.22″11.15″10″ Sch 40 plastic or steel
QC-11212.49″11.41″13.33″12″ Sch 40 plastic or steel, 12″ no-hub cast iron, 12″ SDR 35 sewer
QC-14.0014.00″13.23″14.30″14″ Sch 40 plastic or steel

Sizes and ranges from Fernco product data. “Best cap for” uses standard outside diameters: Schedule 40 plastic and steel (IPS), no-hub cast iron (CISPI 301) and PVC sewer SDR 35 (ASTM D3034). Other pipe in a cap’s O.D. range fits too, so measure when in doubt. Part numbers link to dimensional drawings where available.

Why a Qwik Cap

No glue. No threads. Comes back off.

A flexible PVC body, a convex face and stainless steel clamps. That’s the whole cap.

Fernco Qwik Caps clamped on the ends of black, white and gray pipe
Convex faceA domed face that closes off the pipe end.
Flexible PVC bodyComplies with ASTM D5926 and fits most pipe materials within its O.D. range.
Stainless steel clamps300 series stainless steel, tightened to 60 in-lb.

Specifications.

Specification data
MaterialFlexible PVC complying with ASTM D5926
Clamps300 series stainless steel
Installation torque60 in-lb
Test pressureWater test up to 4.3 psi
Maximum temperature140°F intermittent
Sizes21 stocked sizes for 0.79″ to 14.30″ pipe O.D.
Made inUSA. AIS and BABA compliant.
LiteratureCatalogs and instructions
Where to use it
SystemsDWV and other non-pressure lines
LocationAbove or below ground
ServiceTemporary or permanent. Reusable.
PipePlastic, cast iron, steel, clay, concrete and corrugated, within each cap’s O.D. range
Not for pressure systems. Do not use Qwik Caps on pressurized lines such as potable water supply.
Bigger pipe, made to order

Custom Large Diameter Debris Caps.

For pipe 6.50″ O.D. and larger, including sizes past the Qwik Cap range. Each cap is fabricated to fit your pipe’s outside diameter.

6.50″+Pipe O.D. Each cap is made to fit your pipe.
2-pieceStrong two-piece build. A rigid face, and a flexible body that clamps to the pipe for a soil-tight seal.
ReusableTake it off and use it again, or leave it on as a permanent cap.
Fernco Custom Large Diameter Debris Cap
  • Two-piece construction. A rigid PVC face on a flexible PVC body, with 300 series stainless steel clamps.
  • Soil-tight seal. Keeps dirt and debris out of open pipe ends.
  • Built for burial. Designed for direct burial on non-pressure horizontal lines.
  • Made to your pipe. Every job is different. Tell us the pipe’s O.D. and material, and our team will take it from there.
Non-pressure only. Not for testing. On vertical pipe the cap is not a load-bearing surface. Do not stand or step on it.

Documents.

Catalog pages and installation instructions for Qwik Caps and Custom Large Diameter Debris Caps.

Frequently asked questions.

Can I test against a Qwik Cap?

Yes, for a water test up to 4.3 psi, the pressure of a 10-foot water test. Custom Large Diameter Debris Caps are not for testing.

Can I use a Qwik Cap on a water supply line?

No. Qwik Caps are for DWV and other non-pressure lines only. Never use them on a pressurized line such as a potable water supply.

Which size do I need?

Use the size finder. Pick Schedule 40, no-hub cast iron or SDR 35 pipe by size, or measure the pipe’s outside diameter and enter it. Each cap fits a range of pipe O.D.s.

Is a Qwik Cap the same as a Jim cap?

Many supply houses call a rubber pipe cap with a clamp a Jim cap. The Fernco Qwik Cap is that kind of cap, made of flexible PVC with stainless steel clamps.

Can I reuse it?

Yes. Loosen it, pull the cap off and use it again. It can also stay on as a permanent cap.

My pipe is bigger than 14.30″ O.D. What do I use?

Fernco makes Custom Large Diameter Debris Caps to your pipe’s outside diameter, for pipe 6.50″ O.D. and larger. They are for non-pressure use and are not for testing.