Putting plumbing through wall?

[matt_97055]

How did you guys and gals do it? My wall is 4 9/19" thick. I don't want to just punch a hole in the wall I would like it to be neat and clean. Pictures would be a pluss!

 

[Windy]

I don't have pictures, but what I did was to mount two electrical boxes on opposite sides of the wall. I cut the backs out of them and after putting my pipes through, I foamed the voids. When I moved, I pulled the pipes and foam, and put flat covers over the boxes. If you put them at the same height as your plugs nobody will ever notice an additional cover.

 

[redfishbluefish]

I don't have pictures, but what I did was to mount two electrical boxes on opposite sides of the wall. I cut the backs out of them and after putting my pipes through, I foamed the voids. When I moved, I pulled the pipes and foam, and put flat covers over the boxes. If you put them at the same height as your plugs nobody will ever notice an additional cover.

What a great idea! I like this. I'm assuming these are double gang boxes or four inch boxes. And if you get "old work" plastic boxes with the flip tongues.....easy peasy. I've got to remember this one.

 

[Ligershark]

use the orange electrical boxes, as they're already open in the back

 

[Ligershark]

Hit the boxes with black spray paint first, I didn't :(

 

[RicardosReefS]

Great idea

 

[matt_97055]

That's a great idea! The crappie part is my plumbing is to hight. It's only like a 6" differents from my house to garage

 

[Triggreef]

I just used a hole saw and cut the sheet rock neatly. If you'd worried about insulating or drafts you can use great foam. I wasn't worried about hiding the holes as they are behind my stand.

 

[Windy]

What a great idea! I like this. I'm assuming these are double gang boxes or four inch boxes. And if you get "old work" plastic boxes with the flip tongues.....easy peasy. I've got to remember this one.

Yes, I used double boxes and they handled both my drains and return.

 

[vic5hands]

Nice clean job

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[KingTriton]

I use these

http://www.cableorganizer.com/arlington-industries/wire-bushings/.

They come in different sizes and will be able to fit PVC all the way up to 1.8'' external diameter. However, Ive found them all the way up to 3'' from other places online.

 

[Windy]

The idea of the boxes was that when you move, all you have to do is put a plain cover over the outlet box. With these holes you will need sheetrock repair and a way to match the spray pattern of the finish coat. OK if you know what you are doing. IF you are not worried about the holes, use a fire ax.

 

[redfishbluefish]

Actually the wire bushings above set off the little light bulb in my brain. Instead of a conventional electrical box that you'd have to hacksaw apart, get an "old work" low voltage box. A $1.38 at HD. It's not a box at all, just the trim to protect the sheetrock and the screw holes for the cover plate. All it takes to put in is a pencil and a sheetrock saw....oh, and a screwdriver to tighten the wings. Very easy.

 

[d2mini]

I just use a hole saw and cut a hole through the drywall.
Then if I need it to look decent, I use one of those white plastic escutcheon rings around it.

 

[matt_97055]

I use these

http://www.cableorganizer.com/arlington-industries/wire-bushings/.

They come in different sizes and will be able to fit PVC all the way up to 1.8'' external diameter. However, Ive found them all the way up to 3'' from other places online.

I just ordered 6 of these! They look like they will work perfectly and they were super cheap

 

[cpark645]

Actually the wire bushings above set off the little light bulb in my brain. Instead of a conventional electrical box that you'd have to hacksaw apart, get an "old work" low voltage box. A $1.38 at HD. It's not a box at all, just the trim to protect the sheetrock and the screw holes for the cover plate. All it takes to put in is a pencil and a sheetrock saw....oh, and a screwdriver to tighten the wings. Very easy.

Reviving old thread... but I just want to say this was a great idea which I am stealing :) However, I'm running into a problem because the wood board behind the drywall of my garage is not very easy to cut with a regular drywall jabsaw. Any suggestions on what tool to use for this problem?

 

[SuncrestReef]

Reviving old thread... but I just want to say this was a great idea which I am stealing :) However, I'm running into a problem because the wood board behind the drywall of my garage is not very easy to cut with a regular drywall jabsaw. Any suggestions on what tool to use for this problem?

You'll probably want to use a Sawzall. Something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Milwaukee-6509-31-Amp-Sawzall-Reciprocating/dp/B0038N6OI8

 

[redfishbluefish]

Drill a hole in each corner with a bit that will fit a jigsaw blade. Use the jigsaw to connect the holes, cutting out the wanted wood piece.

 

[Engloid]

I just use a hole saw and cut a hole through the drywall.
Then if I need it to look decent, I use one of those white plastic escutcheon rings around it.

Exactly what I was going to suggest. They are sold at Lowes and Home Depot.

 

[davocean]

All good ideas, though I prefer d2minis as I prefer plastic to metal for marine applications.

A safe way to cut a hole is a drywall knife, I often use a milwaukee that is pointed w/ teeth that cut in no time, and this way if there are wires or anything you are going to feel it before going through where any power blade might not, less chance of boo boos, and they are like $9
https://www.amazon.com/Milwaukee-48...pID=31Au241lvdL&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

Krylon fusion is good paint for plastics should you need to paint black