Air Gap
Is it possible to leave the dishwasher air gap under the sink and for it to still be effective?
I am in the process of installing a new counter top, sink and faucet. I would like to know if there is a downside to leaving the airgap under the sink. I understand how the airgap works and why it is there. I would like to keep it, but I would prefer to not see it. I would like the extra hole in my new sink to have a soap dispencer instead. I don’t remember ever seeing water coming out of it. Thanks.
You never want the airgap to be under the sink. If the discharge line clogs or the sink backs up you will have a miserable mess. Arigaps are rarely used any more, they really aren’t necessary.
Here’s your fix. Purchase a dishwasher adapter at a hardware store. It looks like a 5″ graduated piece of rubber with a series of hose clamps to accommodate different inlets and outlets. Attached one end to your disposal or waste tee. Mate the other end to the dishwasher discharge hose and cut the adapter if needed to fit over the hose (some hoses need trimming also). Tighten the necessary clamps. Loop the hose as high under the countertop as possible and secure it with a piece of wire on a sink clamp or a screw. Keep in mind that you may have excess hose under the dishwasher that can be pulled out for greater height. You’re done and have a safe watertight connection.
Good Luck!
The Diswasher Air gap – how to clean it and why it’s important
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