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    Sep 17, 2007, 02:25 PM
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    How do I correctly install a dishwasher airgap so it does not overflow all the time?
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    Sep 17, 2007, 02:38 PM
    The dishwasher's drain line usually connects to an air gap mounted at the countertop level on the sink

    Dishwasher Repair Guide: How to Clean the Air Gap - ACME HOW TO.com

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    Sep 17, 2007, 09:19 PM
    Down here in Georgia we don't use them. We directly connect the hose from the dishwasher to a trap independently or to the sink waste or disposer before the trap. Loop the hose up and secure it as high as possible under the sink
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