When space is not an issue
PiPe Double Wall is the largest and most vertical option of our shower waste heat recovery systems.
Its efficiency is unsurpassed: up to 64%*, which means reducing your water energy bill by up to 50%**.
This makes it the best recommendation for single-family homes.
In addition, it easily adapts to prefabricated shower trays, traditional shower trays and bathtubs.
* Kiwa test report no. 191101634.
** Considering that 80% of the hot water in the home comes from the bathroom and including the following values for the calculation: a family of 4 persons showering daily, for 8 minutes with a flow rate of 9 L/min. with hot water at 400C and cold water at 100C, with our iZi 30 solution. Calculated by Electricity prices for households, June 2024. Energy price data provided by globalpetrolprices.com.
The vertical solution for wastewater heat recovery
Saves up to 50%** of the hot water energy bill.
** Considering that 80% of the hot water in the home comes from the bathroom and including the following values for the calculation: a family of 4 persons showering daily, for 8 minutes with
a flow rate of 9 L/min. with hot water at 400C and cold water at 100C, with our PiPe DW65 solution. Calculated by Electricity prices for households, June 2024. Energy price data provided by globalpetrolprices.com.
Recovers up to 64%* of the heat from the shower water.
* Kiwa test report n° 191101634 for our most efficient solution.
Recommended drainage flow rate between 5,8 and 12,5 l/min
Why choose Zypho® PiPe?
Improved energy efficiency
Reduce your energy bill
Fast and safe installation by professionals
Double wall as required by EN 1717
No clogging: full water flow guaranteed
PiPe: How does it work?
As simple as the other models: the hot water from the shower is redirected to help preheat the cold water.
This preheated water can go to the faucet, the boiler or, ideally, both.
Configurations for your Zypho® PiPe
A. Preheated water is transferred to the tap and boiler. The most efficient configuration
B. Preheated water is transferred only to the faucet.
C. Preheated water is transferred only to the boiler.
PiPe versions depending on the type of cold water piping and wastewater connection
Built to last with high quality materials, choose the perfect finish for your project.
The versatility of this model allows you to deal with almost any type of case: find the PiPe configuration that best suits your project and your needs, simply by changing the connection to the cold water network (threaded or fluxo) and the connection to the drain (push fit or cement).
Thread +
Glue
Performance and efficiency
Heat is transferred from the waste hot water in the shower to the cold mains supply. This hot water can be directed to the shower faucet, the water heater or both.
See PiPe technical characteristics, performance and efficiency in the Technical Catalog.