Dishwasher installation

09-27-2012, 12:36 PM	#1
STARLINKK Newbie   Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 3	Dishwasher installation Can I use Shark Bite connectors and Pex tubing for dishwasher installation? What size tubing should be used for output from dishwasher?

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09-27-2012, 04:54 PM	#2
DannyT Member   Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Groveport, Ohio Posts: 1,580	Dishwasher installation for the drain we always used 5/8 id rubber hose.

09-27-2012, 05:11 PM	#3
allthumbsdiy Member   Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 377	Dishwasher installation You might want to consider using a braided hose which will give you flexibility to jostle your dishwasher into position and connect to the water supply. Also for the waste pipe, I prefer to use stainless steel worm gear clamps over quick assemble clamps (this comes with your dishwasher). Good luck

09-27-2012, 07:20 PM	#4
ben's plumbing Member   Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: pa Posts: 3,197	Dishwasher installation Quote: Originally Posted by STARLINKK Can I use Shark Bite connectors and Pex tubing for dishwasher installation? What size tubing should be used for output from dishwasher? diden't the d.w come with its own drain hose.....and we always use braided supply 3/8 x 3/8 .......

09-29-2012, 12:00 PM	#5
STARLINKK Newbie   Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 3	Dishwasher installation The drain hose supplied is too short. I have to go about eight feet. Could I use the Shark Bite connectors and Pex hosing?