Installing Dishwasher

Users who are viewing this thread

Cephus

Member
Messages
49
Reaction score
4
Points
8
Location
California
Got a question, I've been considering this for a while but I'm finally thinking of getting it done. We live in an old house, built in 1926, so there's nowhere to install a dishwasher in the kitchen. Just outside of the kitchen though, in what has become the laundry room, there is an old, unused sink exactly the right size for a dishwasher. It's got hot and cold water lines, it's got an established drain, all I'd need to do is rip out the sink and cabinet, build a new cabinet for the dishwasher and install. There is no vent but I was going to install a Studor mini-vent and tie into the existing p-trap. I'm a bit concerned about it backing up, is there any suggested way to avoid that? This really is my only option to install a dishwasher at all. Ideas or suggestions?
 

Terry

The Plumbing Wizard
Staff member
Messages
29,946
Reaction score
3,460
Points
113
Location
Bothell, Washington
Website
terrylove.com
If the drain size is correct, that should be fine. A 1.5" drain would work.
If you add an air gap, or at least install with a high loop, you should be fine.
 

Cephus

Member
Messages
49
Reaction score
4
Points
8
Location
California
It's a standard 1.5" drain and with the Studor vent, I was figuring I was good, doesn't hurt to ask though. :)
 
Top
Hey, wait a minute.

This is awkward, but...

It looks like you're using an ad blocker. We get it, but (1) terrylove.com can't live without ads, and (2) ad blockers can cause issues with videos and comments. If you'd like to support the site, please allow ads.

If any particular ad is your REASON for blocking ads, please let us know. We might be able to do something about it. Thanks.
I've Disabled AdBlock    No Thanks