It is recommended to connect it with garbage disposal because as the dishwasher pumps the discarded water and leftover food particles in the garbage disposal the garbage disposal can grind the food particle and push them down the drain.
Dishwasher drain hose to disposal.
Connecting dishwasher drain to garbage disposer.
Once the plug is out you can pick it up with needle nose pliers.
1check the plumbing connection points.
Dishwasher drain hoses can be connected to the garbage disposal in different ways.
Connect the dishwasher drain tube directly into the garbage disposer with hose clamps.
Avoid having kinks in any of the hoses.
You ll need another piece of hose to connect the larger end of the air gap into the sink drain.
The drain hose is secured near the top of the sink in some fashion could be as easy as using a zip tie to secure it.
You may need to trim the hose and be sure to use a hose clamp.
Air gap to drain after mounting the air gap device to the sink or countertop you ll attach the dishwasher drain hose to the small side of air gap.
Also take a look at the hose clamp and drain solenoid.
An improperly installed dishwasher drain hose can allow waste to enter your dishwasher.
Figure 2 below shows the basic configuration of an installed high drain loop under a kitchen sink.
One end of the connector attaches to the smaller drain hose and the other end has a larger 7 8 inch fitting that attaches to the garbage disposal.
Check the drain hose connected to your dishwasher and make sure it s still securely connected to the sink or garbage disposal.
It should also be clear of food and garbage remnants.
Before connecting the dishwasher and the garbage disposal you will need to insert a screwdriver into the nozzle of the hose and use a hammer to gently push out the knockout plug into the nozzle.
A high loop is when the dishwasher drain is elevated right before its connection to the kitchen sink drain.
You may need a dishwasher connector if the garbage disposal fitting is larger than your hose.
You may need a dishwasher connector fitting to make the transition from the hose to the garbage disposal.