What are those metal discs at the base of some walls?











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    Here's an example from a shower stall at work.



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      I've seen them in other types of walls, including exterior ones.






      plumbing walls




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            You also see plastic ones for getting at the electric wiring, often with junctions behind them.
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            You also see plastic ones for getting at the electric wiring, often with junctions behind them.
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