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Is there something that would cause the dishwasher not to drain following replacing the garbage disposal?
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∙ 13y ago
If you used disposal tap for dishwasher drain there is a knock-out inside the tap that must be removed.Take a large screw driver and hammer and remove knock-out.
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Is it ok to run the garbage disposal when the dishwasher is running?
Yes. Your dishwasher discharge hose is probably hooked into the side of the disposal. Running your disposal will not hurt the dishwasher.
does the outlet for the dishwasher have to be on the same side of the garbage disposal drainage outlet?
Yes the outlet for the dishwasher should be on the same side as the disposal,so the disposal can handle the waste water from the dishwasher.
Can you run the dishwasher if the garbage disposal is not connected?
The disposal has to be in place so that the drain on the dishwasher is connected. If you do not have a disposal or are removing it, there is a extension tube for the drain that has the dishwasher tube in it. The disposal does not have to work for the dishwasher to drain. The water is run through the disposal so that any food particles get ground before going in the drain. After a while, the disposal will begin to smell if it is not run.
Do you to have a garbage disposal with a dish washer?
You can have one or both. If you have a disposal, the dishwasher usually empties into it. This helps keep the disposal clean and any food particles from the dishwasher get chopped up. Any home can have a dishwasher, but if your home is on a septic system, a garbage disposal is distinctly discouraged.
Can a dishwasher and garbage disposal be on same circuit?
Of course
What is a knockout plug for a garbage disposal?
On the side of the disposal, there is a tube, 1/2 inch diameter and 1 1/2 inches long. This is for the discharge line from a dishwasher. The knock out plug in in that tube. If you do not have a dishwasher, you leave the plug in so that the disposal will not leak. Having the dishwasher empty into the disposal helps keep it clean and free of food particles.
Can a garbage disposal be on when a dishwasher is on?
Yes, they should be on separate breakers.
What size circuit breaker should be used for dishwasher and disposal?
A 15 amp dedicated circuit breaker should be used for the dishwasher. The disposal can be wired to the general kitchen 15 amp circuit.
Do you need an air vent installed for the dishwasher and garbage disposal and if so can it be installed another way if needed?
Your kitchen sink should already be vented if there is a p-trap draining to the wall. if it is an s-trap it is not vented and not to present code requirements. The dishwasher drain goes into the side of the disposal and the disposal should drain to the trap. A separate vent is not required for the disposal or dishwasher as the trap for the sink is what requires a vent.
How many circuits for kitchen if you have dishwasher and disposal and?
You should really try to have one dedicated to your refrigerator and one dedicated to your stove/oven (if electric). I believe you will not have any issues if the dishwasher and disposal are on the same circuit.
How do you connect a dishwasher without a garbage disposal?
A fitting made specifically for dishwasher that goes in drain line under kitchen sink.
Why does your garbage disposal back into the dishwasher?
The sink drain is blocked somewhere after the disposal. take apart and clean or renew sink drain.
