Tie dehumidifier condensate pump into sink drain?

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Pickngrin

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I've had the tubing from my condensate pump (connected to my dehumidifier) draining into my utility sink for quite some time. I've recently had a few instances in which the tubing wound up out of the sink, on the floor.
I'd like to tie into the sink drain to prevent this and to have a cleaner solution.

Would it be reasonable for me to use a branch drain tailpiece above my P trap, and would it fit? If so, how do I deal with the fact that the condensate pump tubing is smaller in diameter than the dishwasher port on the branch tailpiece?

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How about the branch wye on the horizontal?
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Thank you for the replies. I was wondering about installing it on the horizontal. Is that an acceptable method?
 

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Usually people prefer the tee with the other bowl coming into the side of the tee.
Thank you for the replies. I was wondering about installing it on the horizontal. Is that an acceptable method?
Yes, but I think it would look better with a sloped branch input.
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Even better, see these:
Plumb Pak® 1-1/2" x 1/2" Telescopic Slip Joint End Outlet Continuous Waste Drain Tubing

 
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