April 8th, 2025
TULSA, OKLAHOMA— Zachary Emond and Beau Jones, co-owners of Plumb.Co LLC, are well-known in the Tulsa metro area for their expertise in new-construction plumbing, both commercial and residential. With over 20 years of experience, both have built a reputation not only for their stellar work but also for sharing plumbing insights and tips with their followers through social media.
Oatey products have been a constant in their toolkits throughout their careers. Readily available through local suppliers, staples like Oatey primers and ice maker boxes are go-to items for their projects.
However, the duo recently stepped out of their comfort zones to test a new product for a commercial plumbing project.
Emond and Jones were working on underground plumbing for a chain restaurant when they decided to try the Cherne® Mechanical Cleanout Plugs. Aimed at streamlining tasks, these plugs are designed to make DWV (drain-waste-vent) stack-testing simple and efficient.
Featuring a mechanical, tool-free operation and a two-stage locking mechanism, the plugs eliminate backsplash draining while handling high test pressures—up to 150 feet of head/65 pounds per square inch. The durable, replaceable rubber pad adds to the plugs’ long-term utility.
Jones managed the installation on-site and was impressed by its simplicity: “It was so easy to use—no additional tools were needed. When using pressure plugs, you often cross your fingers that the air pressure stays overnight. It’s a lot of waiting and hoping nothing goes wrong. But with the Cherne plug, it’s as simple as inserting it into the hole—it’s set in stone."
For Emond, this product highlights how technological advancements can improve even the most tried-and-true tools. "Plumbers like us can sometimes be set in our ways, sticking to products we know well," he explains. “But trying something like the Cherne Mechanical Cleanout Plug opens your eyes to how much simpler and more efficient the job can be.”
The adoption of innovative tools isn’t just part of Plumb.Co’s business. As noted, it’s something they actively share with their community.
After seeing firsthand how seamless the Cherne plug installation was, Zachary took to Instagram to share the experience with his 6.6K followers. His post demonstrated how user-friendly the product is and underscored the importance of staying open to new technologies in plumbing.
Whether you’re a journeyman or a master plumber, products like the Cherne plug illustrate the potential for smarter, easier solutions to everyday trade challenges.