Re: Remove Air Gap??

Posted by Fred Sawyer on July 29, 2002 at 11:54:39:
In response to Re: Remove Air Gap??
Eliminate the airgap and use that hole. Route the dishwasher outlet directly to the disposer inlet - insure the hose is long enough to elevate the middle of the hose to below countertop bottom - if the hose is too short - buy a new hose. Clamp the hose to the counter top - don't kink the hose. This is allowed in the plumbing code and eliminates the airgap - they can be a maintenance problem. An airgap or the high loop prevent sink/ disposal water from entering the dishwasher. Good luck, Fred.

Posted by Fred Sawyer on July 29, 2002 at 11:54:39:

In response to Re: Remove Air Gap??

Eliminate the airgap and use that hole. Route the dishwasher outlet directly to the disposer inlet - insure the hose is long enough to elevate the middle of the hose to below countertop bottom - if the hose is too short - buy a new hose. Clamp the hose to the counter top - don't kink the hose.

This is allowed in the plumbing code and eliminates the airgap - they can be a maintenance problem. An airgap or the high loop prevent sink/ disposal water from entering the dishwasher.

Good luck, Fred.

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