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The rubber hose leading from your airgap to your garbage disposal or drain pipe is propably plugged. Remove hose and clean or replace. Also, when you remove the hose leading from the airgap to the garbage disposal, check to ensure that your stopper plug is removed from the garbage disposal.
The stopper plug is a metal or rubber plug placed in the garbage disposal for people that don't have a dishwasher. The best way to remove this plug is by taking a screwdriver and placing it on the plug and gently tapping the butt of the screwdriver with a hammer until the plug pops out. Use metal fingers to remove the plug from the upper hopper chamber of the garbage disposal or (if you are daring enough) remove with your hands.
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Where does the drain on a dishwasher go?
Garbage disposal, if one is installed, or a wye branch fitting on the tail piece of sink drain. Dishwasher drain line should have an air break or air gap before the disposal or wye branch fitting.
Can you eliminate the air vent on top of sink for a dishwasher?
Yes, the air vent (air gap) is very much required!! It prevents water from traveling from the sink drain pipe or garbage disposal and into the dishwasher.
Why does the water from the disposal side of the double sink drain into the dishwasher?
Probably the drain hose from the dishwasher isn't high enough to keep the water from running back . The hose should be above the level of the disposal at some point. Some states require an "air gap" which is a device that is placed in the drain line to prevent this. Some states require a simple high loop in the drain hose. Many dishwasher manufacturers are now installing backflow preventers in the dishwasher.
Can you drain your dishwasher through the floor?
You can, but depending on the model you may have problems with water siphoning out of the dishwasher during operation. Putting in a high loop may prevent this, and running the drain to a countertop air gap device before passing through the floor should certainly prevent it.
What is the purpose of the drain thingy that is covered with a chrome vented thingy that is on your kitchen sink where you would rather have a sprayer and how do you change it out?
It sounds like the item you are describing is an Air Gap Fitting for the dishwasher. It is used to prevent sewage/dirty water from entering the dishwasher from the sink drain. Some Plumbing Codes require it to be installed. You can get kitchen sinks with multiple holes to allow you to install a sprayer and still have your air gap device.
Dishwasher drains out of air gap already replaced air gap and drain hose to disposal?
Did you happen to replace the disposal prior to this? A common mistake is forgetting to knock out the plug on the disposal, where the hose attaches, stick a screwdriver inside and beat it with a hammer to knock it out.
Why does the air gap leak when you run your dishwasher?
Your air gap is not supposed to leak. Check the hose that leads from the air gap to the garbage disposal for a clog. This should resolve your problem.
Is there an air gap you can put into a drain?
Yes.
What is an air gap?
An air gap is a network security measure consisting of ensuring a secure computer network is isolated from unsecured networks, such as the public Internet or an unsecured local area network.
Is there a code for a 1'' air gap in a tub spout installation?
Yes and an air gap for a basin faucet and an air gap located in most dishwasher and washing machines. The actual size of the air gap is 2 times the effective opening (supply pipe) but in no case less then 1 "
Can you install a new faucet with an extra spray outlet and use the dishwasher vent hole in the sink thereby connecting the dishwasher drain directly to the disposal?
Not sure what you mean by dishwasher vent hole, but you probably mean the air gap fitting. Some dishwashers connect directly to the disposal, with the tube going up a little to prevent stuff from going back to the dishwasher. But as for removing the air gap fitting, if you have it already, it may depend on where you are. California plumbing code requires a dishwasher air gap fitting above the flood level rim, even if you have a disposer, but I'm not sure if the national code also requires. In any case, if a code requires it, it may be a good idea not to remove the air vent. I would check your local code. You may want to consider a faucet with a built in sprayer instead.
Can you use the same air gap for a dishwasher and reverse osmosis system?
Yes, about 1/2 inch for either
