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Posted by Big_Jake on March 11, 2007, 4:37 pm
> ilaboo wrote:
> > new to this but have some homeowner experience.
> > planning on remodeling my kitchen
> > people tell me the drain for the dishwasher maybe a problem--I am in the
> > process of doing some homework on this like dimensions etc.
>
> > kitchen galley is 8 feet 6 inches now has a refrigerator double basin sink
> > and a stove--I want to remove the sink and use the area for a smaller sink
> > and a uncounter dishwasher.
>
> > from the edge of the fridge to the main drain drain is 31 inches ( drain is
> > a 2 1/2 pipe coming from the wall with trap for the sink) from the edge of
> > the fridge to the first water pipe is 25 inches--any advice on how to
> > install the drain really is appreciated--I can email a photo of the current
> > drain plumbing. I am planning to make a mock up of the drain/trap to see
> > what maybe the problem--undercounter dishwasher dimension I have is a with
> > of 23 9/16 inches.
>
> > I want to really have some ideas of what is required before I seek any
> > advice from plumbers/kitchen remodels etc.
>
> > tia
> > peter
>
> Replace the drain out of the sink to one that has the Y pipe for the
> dishwasher (the part between the bottom of the sink and the P-trap).
> It's also helpful to make sure the sink is set up for an air gap. The
> air gap will help keep the dishwasher from rattling the pipe. The
> distance is unimportant as long as it does not exceed the length of
> drain hose provided with the dishwasher (usually about 6'). The waste
> water from the dishwasher is pumped (not gravity fed).
Generally called a "dishwasher tailpiece" or "dishwasher branch
tailpiece".
The OP didn't mention a disposal, but at dishwasher can also attach to
the disposal, and regularly rinsing the disposal with hot sudsy water
sure helps keep it from getting stinky.
JK
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