Is 18 psi water pressure work to run a dishwasher ?

rlhall Posts: 1, Reputation: 1

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Dec 24, 2007, 09:36 AM

Is 18 psi water pressure work to run a dishwasher ?

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Dec 24, 2007, 11:09 AM

It will take longer to fill, but once it does, the real washing comes from the pressure of the pump.

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