through a wall plumbing, how to trim

[captainsmitty]

Ahoy there one and all.
I am in the process of setting up my 120 gal tank and will have the sump in the laundry room that backs up on the tank. I'm planning to run the plumbing through the wall and want to trim it out so it looks good. What have you done to address this issue on your set ups?
Thanks for the input!
Captain Smitty

 

[hawkfeathers86]

What u could do is get a cover plate for a electrical box and cut a hole in it depending on how many pipes u would be running through this would be clean and look nice plus if u ever move u can just buy a new cover plate to put on to cover the hole

 

[CC13]

Ahoy there one and all.
I am in the process of setting up my 120 gal tank and will have the sump in the laundry room that backs up on the tank. I'm planning to run the plumbing through the wall and want to trim it out so it looks good. What have you done to address this issue on your set ups?
Thanks for the input!
Captain Smitty

1) You can hang the pipes off the wall so they are exposed but clean looking
2) You can hang the piped off the wall and build a bulkhead around it so its covered (make sure there is a way you can access the pipes in case you need to swap or change anything)
3) You can run them in the floors (if your sump or fish room is in the basement and your display is on the main floor)

You have any pictures? It might help to see the space and what your working with...

It really all depends on the look your going for. If this the pipes are going to be in an open space of the house you want to have it run as clean as possible and out of the way. If the pipes are out of site and for you to see and access only having them nice and tidy but also accessible would be my way to go.

 

[JDowns]

I haven't done this but the first thing that would come to mind would be a washer / dryer outlet box. Just hole saw the back of the box with your pipe size.

Or a cheap pet door so you have the framing on both sides.

 

[theMeat]

I say make a square or rectangle one foot or two foot or whatever cut out. If you want it to look good finish it off with one by and molding as you would any other opening in your home. That gives you some ventilation and room to pass other things through the opening like future wires of tubes/pipes, whatever.

 

[RichReef]

Shower rod trim. Drain pipe trim (pedestal sink). Column trim.

I would walk around a hardware store. You will find something.

 

[Huff747]

I vote for an access panel like this: https://www.amazon.com/Plumbing-acc...argid=aud-466606931481:pla-540940910527&psc=1

Covers the cuts in the drywall and if you move the tank someday you can use the cover if you don't want to fix the drywall, and can be painted to match the room.

 

[captainsmitty]

Here are the pictures.
I’m planning to run the lines through the wall above the outlets.
The new sump will be in the laundry room behind.
I want to make this cosmetically pleasing as that is one of the requirements of my Bride.

 

[Jberg]

I've seen people use a washing machine outlet before. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CLHMYHB/ref=sspa_dk_detail_0?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B07CLHMYHB

 

[davocean]

Number of ways, depending on pipe size, but I've seen the round computer desk power cord covers and a PVC tube in wall done cleanly

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FR1W6FG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[theMeat]

An access panel as shown is silly since the cover couldn’t be there unless modified and your finished product is non durable ring that the door snaps into

Would go left or right with an opening. Frame and trim to match same as any door window or whatever opening in house

Left or right of electric will allow you a drip loop on any electric cords that pass the opening, and help you ovoid the electric which maybe, hopefully are both in the same cavity, then you go next to it avoiding cutting/drilling to make your passage

 

[Super Fly]

I made the hole as small as possible close to pipe size and left it alone since it's hidden behind the stand. Only issue is when the sump LED macroalgae grow light comes on at night, it comes through the empty space around pipe. So if tank will be in a common space, i.e. living room/fam room area, I'd recommend caulking around the pipe to block out unwanted light seepage... that red/pink grow light is very bright. My tank is in the basement so doesn't bother anyone at night

 

[Livinlocal]

I personally think anything added at all, will look goofy. Why not take precise measurements and cut the hole 1/8” larger than the PVC and caulk the gap? It will be super clean, and you won’t have to worry about any drafts of air coming through the wall. This is pretty much what I did, but put a little self expanding foam in the wall/gap to act as a sound deadening. Then you won’t have to worry about bulky pieces that will catch your eye more then the pvc.

 

[captainsmitty]

Im thinking that the bulkhead in the wall might give the best Finnish. Now to find out if the 2" bulkhead will allow the 1-1/2" tubing to fit through. Will also have to have something for the wiring as well for the controller.

 

[Dburr1014]

Please go left or right and not above the electrical.
Any water and zap, your done. Just make common sense to me. Wouldn't want anyone to get hurt if it can be avoided.

 

[captainsmitty]

Well, after working on the ocean for over 40 years I get that concept.. And in that vein of thought I think I'm going to go with some kind of bulkheads through the wall.
Now also following this idea. I have the "20" Synergy reef overflow" mounted on the tank and am really wondering if I need all 3 lines running through the wall?? I know this is more of a topic for another thread. But it would "cut" down the amount of holes through my wall. Also as to the size of the lines coming off of the overflow, I'm wondering if they can be reduced to 1" and still function. I have never set up a bean or this kind of overflow from any tank.
I think I'll start a new thread on my build and see if I can get more input there as well.

 

[theMeat]

Putting main siphon/drain line on it’s own line down to sump i’d Recommend. The secondary and emergency being joined should not be an issue.
With 1” pipe coming out of all three you could safely and quietly do 1600 gph.