Is there a terminating cap for a disposer's outlet to a dishwasher?

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Is there a terminating cap for a disposer's outlet to a dishwasher?

Author: sum (FL)

I need to replace a dishwasher but the new one will be 1-2 weeks before it can be delivered.

In the mean time, I have disconnected the dishwasher from the hose that's coming from the garbage disposer in the adjacent sink cabinet, but it's a long hose that's all twisted so I think I will replace that too. Which leads to my question...if I disconnect this hose from the disposer's outlet, water running down into the disposer could spill over or deflect out of this outlet.

Is there a way to cap this while I wait for the new dishwasher to arrive?

I did a search online and all I could find are the disposer dishwasher connector kit. I suppose I could use a connector like that and just fill one end with silicone, but is there a cap I can use to fit over that outlet to cap it?

Re: Is there a terminating cap for a disposer's outlet to a dishwasher?
Author: steve (CA) I've seen rubber caps used(never looked to see who sells them). There are expanding plugs, and there are automotive heater nipple caps in 3/4" that might stretch enough for 7/8. If you have a scrap of 7/8 ID hose, insert and clamp a short 1/2" npt nipple and a cap.
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Re: Is there a terminating cap for a disposer's outlet to a dishwasher?
Author: vic (CA) I've never seen one. I envision a short piece of 3/4" copper pipe with cap using a piece of 7/8" id rubber dishwasher hose with 2 s.s. claps might fit perfectly? I'd be nervous using an expansion plug as vibration might jar it and it could blow off while the disposer is running.
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Re: Is there a terminating cap for a disposer's outlet to a dishwasher?
Author: packy (MA) is there a wheelchair parts supplier near you ?? [wheelchairparts.net]
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another thought?
Author: packy (MA) just disconnect the hose from the drain pump. pull the hose into the sink cabinet. cram a piece of cloth into the end and tie wrap the end way up high in the cabinet. you'll be fine
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Re: another thought?
Author: hj (AZ) Until someone opens A FAUCET.
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Re: another thought?
Author: packy (MA) there's a better chance of the red sox sweeping the D-backs than of water coming out the end of the hose. if the hose end is crammed with a piece of cloth and tied up high, there's no way water will back out of the hose.
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Re: Is there a terminating cap for a disposer's outlet to a dishwasher?
Author: steve (CA) Home improvement stores will have replacement caps for table legs/chairs.
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Re: Is there a terminating cap for a disposer's outlet to a dishwasher?
Author: george 7941 (Canada) Get one of these plugs, available from our sponsor, and plug the hose [www.plumbingsupply.com] Edited 1 times.
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Re: Is there a terminating cap for a disposer's outlet to a dishwasher?
Author: steve (CA) Sum is looking to plug the disposal nipple, not the hose(unless he has a scrap piece of hose laying around).
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Re: Is there a terminating cap for a disposer's outlet to a dishwasher?
Author: george 7941 (Canada) He stated that he is scrapping the old long hose, so, of course he has plenty of hose
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Re: another thought?
Author: hj (AZ) How about water coming out of the opening in the disposer, which is what i think they were asking about
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Re: another thought?
Author: george 7941 (Canada) hj, you need to read packy's reply more carefully.
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