Wye is a plumbing consumable and fitting which is mainly used as a connector to transfer the line into two separate line.

A unique fitting with the shape of a lowercase Y is called a hygienic wye. It features three holes with a 45-degree angle between them. Wyes are utilized in situations where tees are used in the reverse manner. It is most commonly used fitting that requires a primer before solvent gluing to secure a seal and leak proof connection for the water lines.

A wye is designed to remove wastewater, water and even air from plumbing fixtures in DWV (Drain Waste Vent) system. They join vertical and horizontal lines together. Wyes can also be used to join two lines together horizontally. This guarantees that the liquid will flow perfectly and unobstructed through the pipelines.

Wyes can be made from the same materials as sanitary tees, including stainless steel, carbon steel, copper, PVC, and ductile iron.

In the following situations, sanitary wyes should be used.

A wye should be utilized when joining several horizontal lines to one. This will lessen the possibility of clogging.

Wye is additionally employed to produce various line branching. A wye can be used to split a single line into two.

With wyes, vertical lines can be joined to a horizontal line.

The table below shows the latest retail Apr 2022 prices of PVC Wye in Philippines Peso price per pieces including sizes

Price and Standard Size of Saniguard Wye per pc in the Philippines

SIZE	PRICE
2″ x 2″	75.00
3″ x 2″	130.00
3″ x 3″	150.00
4″ x 2″	185.00
4″ x 3″	200.00
4″ x 4″	220.00

UPDATED: Construction Material Prices for PVC Wye in the Philippines (Apr 2022)

UPDATED: All Construction Prices are based on retail prices around hardware in Metro Manila

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