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5 years ago

Do all kitchen sinks need an aerator for dishwasher. I dont see an aerator in many of the California kitchen sink photos.

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User
5 years ago
Are the photos of occupancy certified homes or from store displays?

Perhaps an air gap can be installed under counter is there is enough room.
wdccruise
5 years ago
Just follow the installation instructions for the dishwasher. For example, see the Drain Requirements (page 6) of the installation instructions for Whirlpool dishwashers which describes looping the drain hose and when an air gap is required.
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Joseph Corlett, LLC
5 years ago
Air gaps are ugly and useless nanny-state intrusions on countertops. Bring the dishwasher drain hose through the top of the sink base cabinet and forget it.

The same California morons requiring air gaps are also giving the state shutdowns and the highest rates of Coronavirus spread. Apparently things that work great in the other 49 states are lost on these people.

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