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    Mar 24, 2009, 05:49 AM
    Height of wall drain in relation to disposer outlet
    Does the wall connection for the drain need to below the outlet on the disposer?
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    Mar 24, 2009, 06:22 AM
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    Does the wall connection for the drain need to below the outlet on the disposer?
    Yes! As you can see there's a trap that sets under the unit. This image shows a counter top air gap. We only install high loop air gaps in my area. Regards, Tom
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    Mar 24, 2009, 07:56 AM

    Yes, Yes... otherwise you will have standing water in Garbage Disposer. GD will stink and drain slowly. Also it will eventually corrode your GD interior parts.
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    Mar 24, 2009, 08:16 AM

    ACT we usually hear this question when someone is installing an under mount sink with disposal and runs into troubles. What's your story?
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