View Full Version : High loop for dishwasher?
 
 jlisenbe
May 23, 2009, 01:37 PM
I am replacing the drain hose on our dishwasher. The old one was 10' or so. No knowing that, I of course bought the only one Lowe's had which is 6'. The old hose did a high loop on the side of the dishwasher. I also had run a high loop inside the cabinet before connecting to the sink drain. Are both loops needed? I have enough hose for one loop but not both.
 massplumber2008
May 23, 2009, 01:40 PM
Hi John... 
 
A single high loop under the kitchen sink cabinet is all that is needed.  It can hook to a disposal or a branch tailpiece... see image.
 
MARK
 jlisenbe
May 23, 2009, 01:51 PM
Thanks.
 Milo Dolezal
May 23, 2009, 03:15 PM
Mark said it. In addition to his answer: manufacturers install high loop on side of some DW just in case. But do as Mark said and you'll be fine.
 speedball1
May 24, 2009, 05:14 AM
. The old hose did a high loop on the side of the dishwasher. I also had run a high loop inside the cabinet before connecting to the sink drain. Are both loops needed? I have enough hose for one loop but not both.
With two high loops you have created a running trap in your discharge lne.  One loop is all that's needed.  Good luck,  Tom
 jlisenbe
May 24, 2009, 10:55 AM
Thanks to all of you. I tried to rate your answers but the system would not allow it. Oh well.