Posted by Terry Love on March 31, 1999 at 21:35:08:
In Reply to: portable dishwasher conversion to permanent posted by Jim Wilson on March 29, 1999 at 00:58:36:
: We have a portable dishwasher that we would like to plumb into our main drain and supply lines. The dishwasher does not sit close to the sink, and, in fact, is on a separate wall. The main supply and drain
: lines are fully accessible in our basement and are simple 1/2" and 1 1/2" PVC. They are approximately
: 5 feet from the dishwasher.
: The dishwasher will sit against a paneled wall and next to the refrigerator. The refrigerator has a new
: 12 guage 20 amp electric supply.
: Should I track down a conversion kit specific to my model (are they model specific?) or can I put together
: the equivalent myself from the local home improvement store?
: Can I run the drain directly into the drain lines in the basement, properly trapped of course, or do I need
: an air gap?
Jim,
I would get a conversion kit specific to your machine.
You can plumb to existing plumbing as long as there is a p-trap and an air-gap.
Terry