Connect Dishwasher Drain Hose to Air Gap
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Do I Need A Dishwasher Air Gap?...My States Plumbing Code says YES!!
What happens here
Locate the existing dishwasher drain hose, typically connected to the garbage disposal. Disconnect it from the disposal. The air gap's inlet barb is smaller than the disposal connection, so the existing drain hose might need to be trimmed. Use a pipe cutter (like a Ridgid PC-1250) to cut off the flared end of the dishwasher drain hose to get a clean, smaller opening that fits snugly onto the air gap's inlet barb. Clean any debris from the cut end. Slide a new hose clamp onto the trimmed hose, then push the hose firmly onto the smaller inlet barb of the air gap. Secure it by tightening the hose clamp with a 6-in-1 screwdriver.
Goal: This step focuses on modifying and connecting the existing dishwasher drain hose to the smaller inlet of the installed air gap.
Tools and materials
- 6-in-1 Screwdriver
- Dishwasher Drain Hose
- Hose Clamp
- Pipe Cutter Ridgid PC-1250
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