Get conduit into existing wall?

[Nizztos]

What is the easiest way to install conduit pipes in an existing wall (exterior wall)?
Is it just a matter of cutting two grooves in the drywall, removing the cut-out piece, installing the pipes and new boxes, and then properly reattaching the drywall? Followed by spackling and repainting the wall that was torn apart.

This is for data, so CAT6 cables are coming from the floor above, where the floor is already removed, and I want a box close to the floor.

 

[NoOne2k]

Is it a wooden frame wall? I only have a single-story house, but what I did was drill holes in the attic, straight down into the wall, and pushed down a VP pipe. Then I drilled a hole in the plaster and installed a ROT box. You might be able to do the same if the floor is open on the upper floor?

 

[Hjulbent]

Cut out a strip of about 20-30cm between the studs to insert pipes and boxes, then screw boards 120 - 150 mm behind the remaining drywall so there is something to attach the strip to, holds very firmly, then putty and paint.

 

[Rabbithole]

There is conduit with pre-pulled Cat6 that makes the job smoother. Conduit is so much smoother that I wonder if I will ever use VP tubes again.

 

[Nizztos]

Is it a stud wall? I only have a one-story house, but I drilled a hole in the attic, straight down into the wall, and inserted a VP pipe. Then I drilled a hole in the plaster and put in a ROT box. Maybe you can do the same if the floor is open upstairs?

Exterior wall so insulation in the way. There are probably also a couple of cross studs if it's the same as the room next door.

Cut out a strip about 20-30cm between the studs, insert the pipe and boxes, then screw boards 120 - 150 mm behind the remaining plaster so there's something to fasten the strip to, holds firmly, then putty and paint.

That's roughly what I was thinking, so I guess it's confirmed.

 

[Nizztos]

There are conduits with pre-installed Cat6 that make the job easier. Conduits are so much more convenient that I wonder if I will ever use VP pipes again

Yes, I could use that, but it doesn't solve the problem of getting them into the wall (or does it?). Then I happen to have both loose cables and pipes (even empty conduits) that I probably want to use.

 

[Tosse]

Outer wall so insulation in the way. There are probably also a couple of crossbars if it is the same as

With vapor barrier?

It is not particularly difficult to find the screws with a strong magnet, punch in a screwdriver, and unscrew them. Then you can put them back if you want. If you are planning to redo the surface anyway.

 

[Nizztos]

With diff lock?

It is not particularly difficult to find the screws with a strong magnet, use a screwdriver to knock them in, and then unscrew them. You can put them back if you want. Especially if you're planning to redo the surface anyway.

Unfortunately nailed. However, I'll take the tip about the magnet with me because I don't have a working stud finder, and the magnet trick means I can find where they go.

 

[Pin]

Is it an option to run pipes and place the boxes in one of the room's interior walls instead?

 

[pacman42]

I have used two different solutions (apart from all solutions with full or partial reuse of old pipes):
- Drilled into the wall from underneath (the basement) with several drill extensions, passing through three cross beams. Then you push the pipe into the hole. Used a circular saw where the pipe passed through the wall and a "senildosa." I have used this method once on an internal wall.
- Removed the panel on the exterior wall and laid the pipes underneath it. Then drilled straight in where the box would be. Used a circular saw on the inside and a "senildosa." I have used this model several times.

 

[Nizztos]

First, thanks for all the ideas. Even if some don't work for me, hopefully someone else can benefit from them.

Is it an option to run pipes and place the boxes on one of the interior walls in the room instead?

The interior wall in question is masonry, so it feels difficult. The other interior wall used to be an exterior wall and is plank on top of a masonry.

I have used two different solutions (besides all solutions with full or partial reuse of old pipes):
- drilled into the wall from below (the basement) with several drill extensions, passing three crossbars. Then you slide the pipe into the hole. Hole saw where the pipe passed in the wall and junction box. I have used that method once on an interior wall.
- removed the paneling on the exterior wall and laid the pipes underneath it. Then drilled straight in where the box was to be placed. Hole saw on the inside and junction box. I've used this method several times.

I don't think this works through stone wool? It seems like you need high-quality extensions as well, and I don't know where to find them at a reasonable price. The ones I used before wouldn't have been able to extend a drill to two meters without wobbling apart.

Going in from the outside will be difficult since the room is in the basement