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From our publication you will learn how to choose the right dishwasher faucet. Have you decided to connect the dishwasher to communications with your own hands? The quality of work depends on attention to detail. It is important to know not only the installation rules, but also what parts and accessories will be needed.
Types of cranes and their features
When connecting the PMM to the water supply, initially develop a diagram. If you follow the instructions (you need to read it first), first the equipment is connected to the drain system, then to water and then to electricity.
Before starting work, prepare the necessary parts. Since the dishwasher is often installed in a kitchen set, prepare the cabinet and the openings in it for the outlet of the hoses. We will give recommendations on which built-in faucet is better to choose:
- Give preference to products made of bronze, brass. They are reliable and durable. Do not buy silumin and plastic tees, as they can crumble at the most unexpected moment, which will lead to an accident.
- Choose a double tap (straight) or a tee. Depending on how many hoses need to be connected. Check thread integrity carefully.
- Choose a convenient locking mechanism. It can be an angle or ball valve. For an urgent shutdown of water, a rotary mechanism is suitable: when it is enough to lower the handle down, and the flow of water will be stopped. However, ball mechanisms are considered the most durable. They are not so sensitive to water impurities, which eventually settle on the parts.
For safe water supply in the kitchen, opt for a tee faucet. It is easy to install and reliable in operation. The number of outlets reduces the chance of leakage.
If it is necessary to connect more equipment, a four-way built-in faucet is used.
What else is needed to connect
Check if the hoses in the kit are long enough for installation. If the dishwasher is located far enough from the sink, then the standard length may not be enough. We do not recommend building hoses, this can lead to leakage.
In addition to the adapter tap, a siphon may be needed. To place the dishwasher under the sink, choose a siphon that goes to the side and then down. Make sure it has at least two outputs.
Do not forget about high-quality sealing. For this, a fum-tape or fumka is used. It is wound on the thread at least 10-15 times.
Consider the basic schemes for connecting the dishwasher to the water supply.
Options for connecting to communications
According to the first scheme (often used), the installation passes through the mixer:
- close the shut-off valve;
- disconnect the mixer hose from the water supply outlet;
- install a tee-faucet with a valve at the end of the pipe;
- connect the end of the faucet hose to one outlet, and the cleaning filter and dishwasher hose to the other.
In the second option, the connection is made directly if the pipe is specially brought out for PMM:
- turn off the water supply;
- remove the cap;
- screw on the twin or tee tap;
- install a coarse filter on the other outlet;
- connect the hose.
Seal all joints with fum tape.
If you would like detailed information about how to hook up a dishwasherread our article.
The quality of parts and components is in the first place, the safety of operation of equipment depends on it. Follow our recommendations to successfully connect the dishwasher with your own hands. Carry out a test run to check the tightness of the connections.
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