Can I use a double sanitary tee?
Here is an example. But a double sanitary tee cant be used. A double sanitary tee is only used for venting. Here is the UPC code.
What is a sanitary tee for?
A sanitary tee is a plumbing fixture that allows liquids to drain while also allowing the plumbing system to vent. This down-swept feature molded into the tee assists the liquid in its travels toward a drain pipe. The uppermost fitting of the tee is connected into the building’s plumbing ventilation system.
Can you use a sanitary tee for a cleanout?
Sanitary tee is allowed when a horizontal drain meets a vertical drain. IPC may allow a sanitary tee on its back for a vent take off with the drain remaining horizontal; UPC requires a combo there, and I think a combo is better.
Can I lay a sanitary tee on its side?
When you are using a sanitary tee, you should not lay it on its back with a side opening because this will result in an upstream splash of waste when it hits the bottom of the horizontal pipe. This will create clogging inside the line.
When would you use a sanitary tee?
A sanitary tee should be used when connecting a horizontal run, such as a waste arm to a vent stack or vertical riser. “If you think it’s expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur.”
What’s the difference between a sanitary tee and a regular tee?
A sanitary tee is a plumbing fixture that allows liquids to drain while also allowing the plumbing system to vent. The fitting resembles a normal tee fitting; the sanitary tee, however, when viewed from the side will have a definite downward sweep to the center inlet.
Can sanitary tee be used horizontally?
Sanitary tees may only be used on drainage piping when transitioning from horizontal (1/4” per foot) to vertical. All others must sweep in direction of flow with proper drainage fittings.
What is sanitary tee?
Sanitary Tee or “Tee” means a “T” shaped fitting that allows sewage to flow into the horizontal outlet pipe by entering through the lower end of a vertical pipe. A sanitary tee is a form of a baffle.