Re: Air Gap question

Posted by hj on March 15, 2003 at 00:36:06:
In response to Re: Air Gap question
ONe reason could be that it may not be able to handle the volume of water during the backwash phase. : I am taking on the challenge of installing a water softener. : Next to the location I am installing the softener I have a utility sink. Instead of just fastening the soften's drain hose to the side of the sink, I was wondering if I could use a standard dishwasher air gap (i.e. the one that sticks out of your kitchen sink)? : Can anybody think of a reason why this would not work or why it shouldn't be done? : I appreciate any feedback. : Regards, : Gavin

Posted by hj on March 15, 2003 at 00:36:06:

In response to Re: Air Gap question

ONe reason could be that it may not be able to handle the volume of water during the backwash phase.

: I am taking on the challenge of installing a water softener.

: Next to the location I am installing the softener I have a utility sink. Instead of just fastening the soften's drain hose to the side of the sink, I was wondering if I could use a standard dishwasher air gap (i.e. the one that sticks out of your kitchen sink)?

: Can anybody think of a reason why this would not work or why it shouldn't be done?

: I appreciate any feedback.

: Regards,
: Gavin

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