Poly Repair Plugs – Professional "Goof Plugs" for Irrigation Lines (Bag of 50)
Estimated delivery: 5 - 15 Business Days.
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Poly Repair Plugs – Professional "Goof Plugs" for Irrigation Lines (Bag of 50)
System reconfigurations and installation errors shouldn't mean replacing entire lengths of expensive poly pipe. Our Poly Repair Plugs—commonly known as "Goof Plugs"—are the essential "undo" button for any irrigation system. Designed to provide a permanent, high-pressure seal, these dual-sided plugs allow you to instantly close up holes in 13mm, 19mm, and 25mm poly tubing when a dripper is moved or a mistake has been made during the punching process. Engineered for a snap-fit application, they restore the structural integrity and pressure-holding capacity of your main lines, ensuring your nutrient delivery remains efficient and leak-free.
Best For: Plugging accidental holes in poly pipe, sealing off ports after moving micro-jets or drippers, and reconfiguring manifold layouts without wasting pipe.
Key Features
- Dual-Sized Tapered Design: Features two different-sized ends to accommodate various punch hole diameters, ensuring a snug, compression-fit seal regardless of the tool used to create the original opening.
- High-Pressure Snap-Fit: Engineered with a flared "mushroom" head that locks into the pipe wall, providing a permanent seal that won't pop out under the standard pressures of automated fertigation pumps.
- Industrial UV-Stabilisation: Manufactured from premium, horticultural-grade polymers designed to withstand the intense radiation of HID/LED grow lights and the Australian sun without becoming brittle.
- Chemical & Salt Resistance: Built to withstand constant contact with concentrated mineral nutrients and pH adjusters, ensuring the seal remains watertight for the life of the irrigation system.
- Cost-Effective System Longevity: Eliminates the need to cut and install a joiner or replace entire lateral runs when a fitting needs to be relocated, saving both time and material costs.
- Essential Emergency Bulk Pack: A "must-have" item in every grow room toolbox, ensuring you are prepared for rapid repairs during critical feed cycles.
Specifications
- Material: High-Impact, UV-Resistant Polypropylene
- Fitting Type: Dual-End Compression Repair Plug
- Quantity: 50 Pieces per Bag
- Colour: Black (Algae-Resistant)
- Compatibility: All Low-Density Poly (LDPE) Irrigation Pipe
Installation & Maintenance Tips
- The "Snap" Technique: To ensure a total seal, push the plug firmly into the hole until you feel it "snap" into place. The flared base should be flush against the pipe's outer wall to prevent weeping.
- Tool-Assisted Insertion: If you find the plugs difficult to insert by hand in colder conditions, use the insertion port on your 4mm hole punch tool (if available) or a pair of pliers to provide even pressure.
- Pressure Testing: After installing a repair plug, run your pump briefly to check for any slow drips. If a leak persists, ensure the plug is seated fully or try the larger end of the plug for a tighter compression fit.
Ideal For (Uses)
- System Re-Spacing: Moving drippers further apart as plants grow and expand their canopy without needing to run new supply lines.
- Correcting Installation Errors: Instantly fixing "goofs" where a hole was punched in the wrong location or at the wrong angle.
- Seasonal Manifold Updates: Closing off outlets in a central manifold when reducing the number of active grow sites between crop cycles.
Oversized Item Delivery Options
Oversized, heavy, and structural goods ship via specialist freight. Freight is calculated at checkout from estimated packaged volumetric or physical weight. Carrier depot audits may adjust the rate — if the increase exceeds 10%, we will contact you before processing.
Available options include:
✔ Delivery to your closest depot for pickup — default method
✔ Direct delivery — requires an operational forklift on site unless Tailgate Delivery has been specifically requested and quoted (contact us — this cannot be selected at checkout)
✔ Tailgate hydraulic lift delivery — must be specifically requested; contact us for a quote (not available as a checkout option; extra fees apply; required if you do not have a forklift)
✔ Forklift loading at our warehouse (no extra charge if you arrange your own freight)
✔ Direct truck delivery (available in Victoria)
Important Notes:
- Shipping costs vary by location and method
- Any carton or consignment over 25–30kg (or over 200cm) must be palletised
- Without a specifically requested and paid Tailgate Delivery quote, palletised freight requires a forklift on site — otherwise the carrier will redirect to the nearest depot
- Bulky and oversized items cannot be delivered to a PO Box — provide a physical street address
- Failed deliveries, locked gates, unattended sites, or incorrect business/forklift declarations may incur carrier redelivery, demurrage, and restocking fees as set out in our Terms & Conditions
Business Delivery:
- Selecting a business/commercial delivery rate warrants that the address has an operational forklift and certified operator during business hours
- If the carrier cannot unload, the consignment may be redirected to a depot and secondary fees may apply
- Additional fees may apply for failed delivery attempts due to lack of appropriate unloading equipment
See our Terms & Conditions (Article 8) for full freight and delivery rules.
Important Note on Availability & Shipping
Our warehouse is a logistics hub, not a retail showroom. Listing a product online does not mean it is stored at our Thomastown warehouse — many lines ship from supplier hubs (split fulfilment may apply).
How lead times work:
- Product page ETA: The Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) / lead-time badge shown on the product page at checkout is the agreed delivery timeframe for that order under Australian Consumer Law.
- Metro baselines: Advertised ETAs apply to standard metropolitan zones. Regional and remote addresses may take longer and may attract surcharges.
- Peak seasons: Orders in March–May, August–October, EOFY (June), Black Friday/Cyber Monday (November), and Christmas/New Year (December–January) may automatically add a 2–4 week buffer beyond the product page ETA.
- Supplier-dependent / backordered items: If stock is delayed, we will notify you with a revised ETA. You then have 7 days to accept the new timeframe or cancel for a full refund.
- Adloheat: Custom-made products from Adloheat (Pakenham, VIC) may take 4–12 weeks depending on the order.
Full fulfilment, cancellation, and freight rules are in our Terms & Conditions.
Biosecurity & Interstate Shipping Restrictions
Due to strict state biosecurity regulations, we are unable to ship some products to certain states and territories:
- Potting Mixes cannot be shipped to Western Australia (WA), the Northern Territory (NT), or Tasmania (TAS).
- Seeds cannot be shipped to Western Australia (WA).
Orders placed for these items to restricted states will be cancelled and refunded. It is the customer's responsibility to ensure that the items being ordered can lawfully be delivered to their state or territory.
We Offer the Best Prices
We are committed to offering competitive market rates. If you find an identical, currently stocked product advertised at a lower price by an authorised Australian competitor, contact us before purchase and we will review your request.
Price Match Conditions:
- The competitor must be a registered Australian business (active ABN) with a physical trading address or verified commercial presence in Australia
- The item must be identical in brand, model, SKU, gauge, dimensions, and specifications
- The lower price must be publicly advertised in AUD, currently active, and available for immediate purchase
- Excludes liquidation, clearance, closeouts, damaged goods, and discontinued lines
- Excludes overseas marketplaces and aggregators including Temu, AliExpress, eBay auction sellers, and Amazon third-party sellers
- Excludes trade quotes, bulk discounts, and custom negotiated quotes not publicly visible
- Requests must be made in writing before purchase
How to Request a Price Match:
Email [email protected] with a live link or official quote. We reserve sole discretion to verify and approve price match adjustments. See Article 6.7 of our Terms & Conditions.
Pricing Errors & 105% Store Credit
If a displayed price is incorrect due to a website error or an extraordinary supplier increase, we will contact you before processing. You may proceed at the corrected price, choose an alternative, or cancel for a full cash refund. A 105% store credit may be offered as a courtesy bonus at our sole discretion only. It is not an entitlement, and we may refuse it if we believe it is being abused or sought in bad faith. Full details: Terms & Conditions Article 6.1.
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