Trouble finding flat pvc sch 40 PVC caps

[Elgin Clock]

Unfortunately, I think this will be a perpetual problem for all teams. The only way we found about 20 so far was to go to I believe 3 or 4 different places.

Do not limit yourself to just Home Depot, or Lowes. Try local hardware stores, and plumbing supply places as well.

Good luck to all who need these.

[527point]

i found it amusing today when i went to home depot and asked for 1 1/4 inch PVC caps the guy immediately said: "Are you doing that robotics thing?" (i wasn't wearing any robots clothing)

Then unfortunately informed me that another team cleaned him out the night before...ahh well trying to fit all that pipe was an interesting challenge (especially in the hail/sleet/rain)

[Kims Robot]

We ordered a stock of 100 from Home Depot today. If you talk to the guys at home depot, a lot of times they can call and place an order with their warehouse. The price should be 51 cents per cap. We cleared out our local stores, then finally had to order them, they take ~3days to come in.

Good luck!