Need to cap a hole after removing an overflow pipe

[@TonyC]

I have an overflow pipe (standard diameter 21.5mm) sticking out through a hole in a white uPVC fascia board at our house, but the overflow pipe is no longer required and could be removed. However, before removing it, I need some way of capping the hole - a white barrel plug, for example. Does anyone know of any supplier who could sell me just one cap/plug? There are a number of online suppliers but, invariably, there is a minimum order quantity or value.

 

[Ric2013]

Drill it out bigger and use a white tap hole plug blanking plate as used for kitchen sinks? May be easy to obtain at Wickes or local merchants, if you can't get a toilet cistern overflow blank easily?

Online isn't always the best option especially if you don't want to pay postage. As you say, no one really wants to post out one blanking plate/plug.

 

[@TonyC]

Frankly, I would be quite happy to pay postage and packaging for just one flanged barrel plug if it solves my problem. I would like to know who buys packs of hundreds of these plugs, and I would ask them whether they would be willing to sell me one. I phoned one manufacturer/distributor of these plugs and asked whether they could put me touch with someone who buys them in bulk, but they refused to do it. Understandable really, data protection regulations and all that.

 

[snowhead]

The hole in the facia is unlikely to be 21.5 so I'd think a 24mm plug would do, but you either need to confirm size or buy a couple of different sizes.
4 for £2.45

Facia is pretty soft so you'd probably be able to just push the plug in

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[Ric2013]

Screwfix part number 472FY

BES (www.bes.co.uk) part number 18845

Not sure which is cheaper after postage, but have had good experience with both firms.