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    dniebuhr Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
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    Nov 16, 2014, 12:54 PM
    Why do I have water coming out of my air gap (new) when I use my dishwasher (new)?
    I recently purchased a new Kenmore dishwasher and connected everything. Sink & disposal work fine, but the dishwasher drain cycle sends water out of my air gap. Help!! (Air gap is new also)
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    Nov 16, 2014, 01:02 PM
    The new dishwashers has more pressure and that is why the water will come out from the air gap, if you want to eliminate the problem I would suggest to install a high loop with out an air gap see the images below, good luck.

    John
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