Remote sump install

[ReefRondo]

Morning all!

I am in the process of a tank build and wondered how you all pass pipes through walls neatly? I have 3 pipes to pass through a single wall. Any advice appreciated.

 

[Stigigemla]

It depends on the material in the wall. If it has a wooden structure You must avoid the carrying elements.
If it is concrete I use a powerful hammer drill with SDS mount for the drills.
To use a 11/2 inch drill any drill with a chuck is too weak. You can see the difference here:

 

[Stephensx04]

Drill hole just slightly larger than pipe so it fits snug. then after its all installed. just put nice bead of caulk around each pipe and smooth out with wet finger.

 

[theMeat]

Think better to make square hole big enough for all pipes, leaving extra room for wires, additions, and maintenance