Under Sink Dishwasher Drain Connection

You may need to use some force to slide the hose onto the air gap fitting.

Under sink dishwasher drain connection. High loop to garbage disposal follow the same instructions as 1 except connect the dishwasher drain hose directly into the garbage disposal. Make the high loop then attach the end of the hose to the y branch tailpiece using a hose clamp. Very fast to install this is a short video on how to install a dishwasher drain under your kitchen sink. The truth is an air gap is the most effective method to protect your dishwasher from flooding with wastewater.

An air gap typically installed in the countertop adjacent to the sink consists of a metal cylindrical cap with a quick connect or barb fitting for the dishwasher drain hose and a barb outlet to. It is not a difficult task by any means and most hom. Many plumbing codes do mandate dishwashers drain via an air gap fitting. First connect the dishwasher drain hose onto the small side of the air gap mounted on the countertop or sink deck.

Choose the sink drain closest to your dishwasher installation to connect your dishwasher. Take the loose end of the drain pipe coming out of the loop and attach it to the small inlet on the wye. Connect hose to drain pipe. Use the compression nut and washer to fasten it.

You may need a dishwasher connector if the garbage disposal fitting is larger than your hose. Your pipe should now be running out of your dishwasher around in a high loop and down into the wye between your sink baskets.