Convert Single Sink to Dual Sink for Vanity

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CharlesEntis

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I am planning on putting in a 60" double sink vanity. I have removed the drywall and this is what I am looking at. I have called several plumbers but they are too busy to do the work and I am unable to find another available plumber. I figured I would do it myself, until I opened the wall and saw that the drain is copper as well and runs horizontally to the stack. Any suggestions? The vanity will go against the left wall flush.

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A couple of things from a non-pro...the trap arm wouldn't pass code today...it's too far to the drain line. The vent must be within certain distances based on the diameter of the pipe involved. If that's 2", it must be vented within 5' (60"). Can't tell if it actually has the proper slope, either. Second thing, when you redo things, forget the air columns, they're useless after probably the first month or so as all of the air trapped there gets absorbed. If you really want or need anything (usually, a sink doesn't), you could add a pair of engineered hammer arrestors. You could use one trap, but it's better to have a trap directly beneath each sink...less pipe length above the trap to keep clean so the sinks don't smell. You can tie each of their vents together if you do it 42" above the floor, or 6" above the flood rim, whichever is higher. Big copper is not the easiest thing to solder without a big torch. The pipe is also expensive. You can buy banded couplings designed for copper to pvc, but you will probably have to go to a plumbing supply shop to find them, or order them online.
 

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Hi All-

Please let me know if I need to create a new thread but I am doing the same thing as the OP here. We've replaced our single vanity to 60" dual sink vanity and would like to get you guys opinion in adding additional drain line. I've been perusing this awesome forum and been learning a lot in regards to what my options is. Please note I'm not a plumber and open to hiring if this job is way over my head. I'm DIY'er and have some home projects done before and please be patient as I learn all fittings/plumbing terms. I am posting a several pictures including what my options including the ones that were posted in the forum.

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Please note there's another vent on the right side coming from the "future free standing tub" that eventually joins the vertical vent that goes to the roof.

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Drain lines are labeled '1' and '2'. The height of the vanity is 34", it has sunken sink so I'm not sure 31" is enough to go above the flood level of the sink. PDF I got doesn't show it so might need to wait until the vanity is delivered weather to move the re-vent higher up. I've also added the fittings that I need but feel free to let me know if I made a mistake. ABS pipe says 1 1/2 DWV SCH40.
Option 1: Similar to what was posted before.
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Option 1 was built based on this image posted before:
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Option 2: Sorry didn't have time to label properly.

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Option 2 was based on this image posted before:
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Please feel free to comments/correct on my options.

TIA!
 

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With 1.5" pipe, you can't use a double fixture fitting. That would need 2"
I would go with two santee fittings.
The revent goes in at 6" above the flood level, so a 34" counter would make it 40".
We normally do ours at 42" because the kitchen sink is 36" making 42" necessary anyway. It's easier to be consistent.

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What I do if I only have 1.5" pipe and I want two lavs.
They don't make a 1.5" double fixture fitting.
UPC code wants 2" before you split off for two lavs. Sometimes a homeowner wants to add a second lav, and this is the best way I've found for that.
 
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Thanks for your quick response Terry. That explains why I can't find a double fixture fitting sized 1.5 x 1.5 x 1.5 online when you say "With 1.5" pipe, you can't use a double fixture fitting. That would need 2""

Again, thanks for your quick response. Will post back once I made the change!
 

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Thanks for your quick response Terry. That explains why I can't find a double fixture fitting sized 1.5 x 1.5 x 1.5 online when you say "With 1.5" pipe, you can't use a double fixture fitting. That would need 2""

Again, thanks for your quick response. Will post back once I made the change!

Here’s what ended up doing. Posting this to help out other members who has a similar questions. Now onto re-routing the water lines!

Thanks again for your help!

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