Can I replace 2 separate wye's on the stack with 1 double wye fitting on the stack?

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d1yguy

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Hi,

I am prepping to install a "power pipe" for drain water heat recovery. To get the longest (most efficient) power pipe, I would like to put a double-y fitting on my stack in place of the higher single-wye fitting, and then connect both 2" drains to that higher fitting, giving me about an extra 10". Here's a pic of the existing situation (sorry the pic is sideways - the 3" copper pipe with the 2 wye fittings on it is vertical):

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Anyone know if this is permitted by code? Is a double-wye the best option? If I do use some double fitting, do I need to worry about changing the height of the 2" abs connection to the stack? - I mean if it connects to the stack at a higher point, any chance I could run into problems with the fixture?

Thanks in advance,

Matt
 
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Since it's been connected with wye's, there's no reason that a double wye wouldn't also serve the same purpose.
Show us pictures with the power pipe in place. I'm thinking of adding one on my place too.
 

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Since it's been connected with wye's, there's no reason that a double wye wouldn't also serve the same purpose.
Show us pictures with the power pipe in place. I'm thinking of adding one on my place too.

OK, so if I am safe with the double-wye in place of the higher single-wye (in my pic), then I am thinking to cut the 3" copper pipe on the horizontal run - before the 90-elbow and attach PVC with a 90 elbow, a double-wye. Then I'd attach the top of the 3" power-pipe to the small vertical part of the PVC, and the bottom of the power-pipe to copper that's left after I cut. That way I avoid having to solder a bunch of 3" copper, which would take me a while, since I don't do it every day. Any possible problems with this plan? Can someone tell me the most reliable connectors for the PVC-copper connections?

Thanks again,

Matt

p.s. I'll post the pic of the power pipe when I'm done. It's going to take me a few weeks, though, until I can do the install. Just doing my research now so I order the right length of power-pipe.
 

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Mission makes a copper by PVC coupling. That's like the one on the right.

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You can always replace copper with PVC for home use.
Copper can wear out anyway. I've had to replace sink lines and toilet bends done in copper for that reason.
 
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