TL;DR
A pool closing plug is the rubber expansion or threaded plug installed in return fittings, skimmer ports, and equipment drains during winterization to keep water out of lines that have been blown dry. Expansion styles tighten a wing nut to swell the rubber against the pipe wall, while threaded versions with O-rings fit standard 1.5- and 2-inch fittings.
What it means
A pool closing plug is the rubber expansion or threaded plug installed in return fittings, skimmer ports, and equipment drains during winterization to keep water out of lines that have been blown dry. Expansion styles tighten a wing nut to swell the rubber against the pipe wall, while threaded versions with O-rings fit standard 1.5- and 2-inch fittings. One left loose lets water re-enter the plumbing, where a hard freeze can split pipes hidden behind the deck.
Where it sits in the glossary
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