MikeKinTX
New Member
Hi all,
New to the forum, but have spent some time digging through.
I am going to install a whole home water filter setup in my home.
It is a fairly new home (about 4 years old with PEX throughput). I have a PEX manifold in the garage being fed from the bottom (Viega if it is of any concern) so I have to tap in before that.
I'm comfortable working with PEX and have used both crimp and Sharkbites before for repairs / additions at the in-laws, etc., so the how to do it is not my concern- I have all the fittings lined out and know exactly how it is going to be piped.
My concern is the aesthetics and access.
The PEX manifold is recessed between studs with a plastic cover. To access the feed line, I have to cut drywall beneath it. (Easy enough).
Once I cut it, I have to put 90s on the line for an Out to filter / In from filter.
Coming out of the drywall like that, what is the cleanest way to run the PEX through drywall? It is a semi finished space- drywall and painted, but some gaps at the bottom near concrete (putting a trim is on the to-do list as well, but I run out of hours in the day...)
I have thought about cutting an access panel in to the side of where the line is to allow access, but not disturb the drywall so I can just put an escutcheon run on the two lines feeding out.
I have thought about buying an ice maker hookup box and removing the fitting to allow the PEX to pass into the box and then put the 90 on to come out.
I can't decide what my best option is, and either I have failed to search the right phrase to get good results, or no one wants to talk about and post pictures of what they have done.
Hope this all make sense- let me know if I need to clarify.
Thanks!!!!
New to the forum, but have spent some time digging through.
I am going to install a whole home water filter setup in my home.
It is a fairly new home (about 4 years old with PEX throughput). I have a PEX manifold in the garage being fed from the bottom (Viega if it is of any concern) so I have to tap in before that.
I'm comfortable working with PEX and have used both crimp and Sharkbites before for repairs / additions at the in-laws, etc., so the how to do it is not my concern- I have all the fittings lined out and know exactly how it is going to be piped.
My concern is the aesthetics and access.
The PEX manifold is recessed between studs with a plastic cover. To access the feed line, I have to cut drywall beneath it. (Easy enough).
Once I cut it, I have to put 90s on the line for an Out to filter / In from filter.
Coming out of the drywall like that, what is the cleanest way to run the PEX through drywall? It is a semi finished space- drywall and painted, but some gaps at the bottom near concrete (putting a trim is on the to-do list as well, but I run out of hours in the day...)
I have thought about cutting an access panel in to the side of where the line is to allow access, but not disturb the drywall so I can just put an escutcheon run on the two lines feeding out.
I have thought about buying an ice maker hookup box and removing the fitting to allow the PEX to pass into the box and then put the 90 on to come out.
I can't decide what my best option is, and either I have failed to search the right phrase to get good results, or no one wants to talk about and post pictures of what they have done.
Hope this all make sense- let me know if I need to clarify.
Thanks!!!!