Plumbing through a wall

[IronVulture]

I'm in need of some inspiration, show or tell me how you have plumbed through walls(I love pictures). I'm about to install a water mixing station in my garage with an auto water change system that I need to plumb through one wall to my tank. I'm looking for clean installs that won't be too much of an eye sore to keep my wife happy. I am thinking about using 1/2 ro tubing on the inside and plain pvc in the garage. I will need a total of 4 lines to pass through.

 

[bif24701]

The problems with a garage are that first it's insulated, also there will be a little plywood or particularly board barrier under the dry wall in the garage. Also most codes call for thicker dry wall in the garage. There is a higher chance of electrical or plumbing in the wall also. Another thing you need to consider is that the garage needs to be seal off from the living area so you need to seal it up to prevent fire or exhaust gasses getting in the home.

I used a large hole saw to cut the dry wall, then a slightly smaller one to cut the board. Then I was able to check for wires/pipes. Ran my plumbing through and installed some expanding foam and a plate to fill gaps. I wasn't worried for ascetics because mine was directly behind/under my tank stand.

 

[IronVulture]

Mine will come through the wall behind the tank also but my wife will flip if it looks like crap.

 

[IronVulture]

It can't look like this.

 

[IronVulture]

I am considering using something like this. Without the brass valves of course.

It is the best solution I have seen so far.

 

[vertigo01]

Following along, as I am contemplating the same scenario.

 

[Scrambler87]

What I would suggest is checking the wall for the electrical and piping. Then I would go ahead and use a hole saw and cut the holes needed through the wall then to make it look appealing on the inside I would suggest making a wood frame around it like they do for a washing machine paint it the same as the interior wall color trim it out and then add quick connect fittings and be set to go. Would not cost alot and could fit the bill your looking for.

 

[Bob E]

here are some options to look at as long as you stay small



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[Pola0502ds]

I am going to be doing the same thing but i'm going to drill through a wall and into the basement... following.

 

[IronVulture]

here are some options to look at as long as you stay small



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I actually use all of these in my controller cabinet.

 

[bif24701]

here are some options to look at as long as you stay small



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Too small IMO.

 

[bif24701]

If she can't see it then it can't be a problem can it?

After you run the plumbing just find a way to close up the gaps, easy.

 

[PNWoffroader]

Just a fair warning I had a house inspector inform me that an open hole in my garage is against code and is a fire hazard (Washington state). I still haven't done anything about the big hole in my wall but am interested to see what you decide to do.

 

[reefwiser]

Not a Fan of house inspectors each one interprets code differently and to their own benefit in all cases.
I would make a neat square hole that can be repaired if you every move from the house.

 

[1WildBill]

Just a fair warning I had a house inspector inform me that an open hole in my garage is against code and is a fire hazard (Washington state). I still haven't done anything about the big hole in my wall but am interested to see what you decide to do.

A fire rated caulk can fix this problem. https://www.lowes.com/pd/3M-Fire-Barrier-Pack-10-1-oz-Red-Paintable-Caulk/3372952