Siphon for a dishwasher: device and installation

The dishwasher greatly facilitates cleaning the kitchen - housewives do not have to wash the mountains of dirty dishes, because household appliances do it for them. Therefore, in our time it’s hard for many to imagine their life without a dishwasher, but there are those who are just going to install such equipment in an apartment. And along with the question of which model of the machine to choose, many questions arise about how to ensure its efficient operation and extend its service life. To do this, you need to purchase a siphon for the dishwasher, which will prevent clogging of the sewer pipes with food residues and the appearance of unpleasant odors from them.

Siphon principle

Siphon - This is the part of the sink drain connecting it to the sewer pipe. This device is made of materials resistant to chemical compositions and high temperatures, so it does not deform and with proper assembly, household appliances and sewers are protected from leaks from frequent pollution and breakdowns due to the influence of aggressive wednesday

How does the siphon work? During the discharge of water, part of it is retained in the reservoir or sump of the device, due to which a water plug is formed that prevents sewer gases and unpleasant odors from entering pipes the room. Large waste is trapped at the bottom of the device and is easy to remove from the product. Thus, the siphon protects the sewer from clogging, and the machine from breakdowns, and it is much less likely to clean sewer pipes with special tools.

Which siphon to choose for a dishwasher

There are a lot of different siphon models now. Their choice depends not only on the functional characteristics, but also on the appearance and characteristics of the plumbing or household appliances to which they are connected. But in general, two different types of siphon can be distinguished, which are suitable specifically for the dishwasher:

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In the first case, it can be the most ordinary device that connects to the sink, but at the same time has additional nipple (connecting pipe) for connecting household appliances (dishwasher or washing cars). The option is convenient when all household items are in a small kitchen, and the siphon is easy to connect to each of them.

In the second case, the device is universal for both dishwashers and washing machines. Such a siphon can be built-in and hide in a small depression in the wall. If it is installed after the repair and purchase of equipment, then between the machine and the wall will have to leave space for the siphon. It is better to entrust the installation of this type of device with specialists, since it is quite difficult to do it yourself with your own hands.

When choosing a drain device, it is necessary to pay attention to the composition of those materials from which it is made, especially in the case of plastic. It can be polypropylene, ABS plastic, but not polyethylene. The product must not contain toxic substances that can be activated by exposure to hot water.

It is worth asking the seller to open the packaging in the store and check the siphon for all the necessary details and the absence of marriage, cracks, punctures (in the corrugated pipe).

How to connect a siphon for a dishwasher

Do-it-yourself installation of the drainage device for the dishwasher is not difficult. But for the correct and uninterrupted operation of the equipment, it is necessary to strictly follow the procedure for installing it and carefully check the functionality of the device after connecting the machine to the sewer.

Consider how to connect a dishwasher to a sewer with a siphon:

• First you need to make sure that the siphon under the sink has a fitting for connecting a dishwasher or washing machine. There can be two at once, in this case unused taps can be closed with a plug.

• You need to start by connecting the hoses of the dishwasher. If the fitting is perpendicular to the siphon body, then the hose should be located above it, and in if the fitting is angled, the point of connection to the hose will ensure correct overflow water. So that the used water does not overflow into the equipment, a one-way valve is installed or the hose simply bends.
• If the drain hose does not reach the sewer pipe, fittings are recommended. But you need to carefully select their size - it must match the diameter of the nuts.
• If the device has a separate supply of hot and cold water, be sure to check the correct location of the hoses.
• In order for the fitting to fit as tightly as possible to the pipe, its edges should be cleaned, that is, aligned with the sandpaper, getting rid of burrs.
• Check that the rubber gasket is correctly positioned on the fitting.
• Using the clamping screws, both parts of the fitting are fixed.
• Screw the tap all the way into this fitting.
• To fix the crane in position, use a lock nut.
• Remember to check the tightness of the cap nut on the tap fitting.

To prevent the joints of the siphon from the riser and the sewer from leaking, use the FUM tape to increase the tightness.

At the last stage, we connect the dishwasher to the mains. This can easily be done according to the instructions supplied with the technique.

By correctly completing the connection of the dishwasher and installing the siphon, you will extend the term of its work for many years. But we must not forget that even when using a siphon, you need to carefully monitor the cleanliness of the equipment from the very beginning of its use. This will help to avoid many problems and breakdowns associated with the formation of scale or blockages.