Connecting Dishwasher To Garbage Disposal Air Gap

The dishwasher drain hose connects to the smaller leg of the air gap.

Connecting dishwasher to garbage disposal air gap.

With an air gap there s an additional part usually a small metallic cylinder that s mounted on top of your sink or countertop. However if you d prefer not to use that fitting there is a dishwasher air gap alternative. Cut down the dishwasher drain hose from the dishwasher so it is just long enough to reach the smaller tailpiece on the air gap fitting mounted on the countertop or sink deck. The air gap fitting links either to the garbage disposal or to the drain itself.

Connect the end of this hose to the air gap using a hose clamp. You can make a high loop a unique configuration of the drain hose that takes the line up above the water level. Connecting dishwasher to an air gap. Connect the air gap to the dishwasher drain hose.

Pull the drain hose off the sink drain or garbage. The drain system includes an air gap fitting that prevents garbage disposal debris from. Dishwasher drain hoses can be connected to the garbage disposal in different ways. The dishwasher pumps discarded water and food particles through the hose and into the garbage disposal.

Connect hose to air gap. Connect the air. Before connecting the dishwasher and the garbage disposal you will need to insert a screwdriver into the nozzle of the hose and use a hammer to gently push out the knockout plug into the nozzle. Locate the air gap hole on your counter.

It s a basic yet useful preventative measure. The dishwasher drain hose connects to this air gap device between the dishwasher itself and the drainage system. Many counters will have a precut hole already present on their counter.