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How to install dishwasher drain plumbing



Dishwasher drain plumbing for dummies.

An old plumbing mate, told me why women get so egdgy with a new dishwasher sitting on their kitchen floor, unplumbed.

He reckons, the dishwasher, is to women, what boats and cars are to men.

Maybe a bit over the top description but you get my point.

Just incase you didn't get it, here it is (you've got a brand spanking new Ferrari or Porche sitting in your drive.

It's yours.

But here's the point (there's no petrol in the car) The nearest gas station is 10 miles away and you have to walk to get it.

Will this stop you from taking a drive that very afternoon?

I thought not.

This is exactly like our dishwasher senario.

Women will do anything, and mean just about anything to get that dishwasher humming by the end of the day.

Here's your chance to be the hero who rides in on a white horse and installs the dishwasher drain plumbing.

Lets go.

There are two types of drain outlet systems I use sooo...

Let's get this dishwasher installed



Firstly check the two diagrams below and ask yourself the following question.

dishwasher trap tit

Is my dishwasher installed right next to the sink bowl?

If the answer is yes you will follow the diagram above.

Click on the photo to perform this installation.



If your dishwasher's not next to your sink you will choose the bottom diagram.

This is a little more work, but is the installation that is less prone to blockages.

Don't worry, I'll be by your side and in your ear all the way.

Click on the photo above to perform this installation.

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