Installing Dishwasher - Query

nordberg73 · 4 Oct 2010

Hi,

We have a spare drain and spare cold supply under our sink from the old dishwasher. When we got a new c/h supply, the plumber asked me if we'd be getting another dishawasher to which I said no. A few weeks and serveral sink loads later, we've changed our mind. So....rather than having to get a plumber back in, is there a "splitter" I can attach to the hot supply currently used for the washing machine that will feed the dishawasher too? I've not been able to find on via Google, but I don't really know what I'm looking for....

Many Thanks.

seco services · 4 Oct 2010

bq or screwfix etc do them.

danny1975 · 4 Oct 2010

nordberg73 said:
Hi,

We have a spare drain and spare cold supply under our sink from the old dishwasher. When we got a new c/h supply, the plumber asked me if we'd be getting another dishawasher to which I said no. A few weeks and serveral sink loads later, we've changed our mind. So....rather than having to get a plumber back in, is there a "splitter" I can attach to the hot supply currently used for the washing machine that will feed the dishawasher too? I've not been able to find on via Google, but I don't really know what I'm looking for....

Many Thanks.

Think you mean COLD dont you??

Hugh Jaleak · 4 Oct 2010

The Buy and Queue version is carp, bought one the other week, finished by binning it and putting a tee valve in for cold supply..... Just couldnt get the (brand new) hose to tighten sufficiently to stop it leaking.....

Beerlover · 4 Oct 2010

Not many dishwashers are hot and cold fill, These are only suitabble if you have an an unvented hot water system or combi boiler with an anti-legionella control built into it.

You don't want to be rinsing your dishes in non potable water

nordberg73 · 4 Oct 2010

Oh..... so a dishwasher only requires a cold supply?

In which case I've got one already

Hugh Jaleak · 4 Oct 2010

Yes.

Problem solved!

I believe all new washing machines are cold fill only now too. I suspect to guarantee the energy rating the appliance heats the water, as there is no control by the manufacturers over the heating method and efficiency of a hot water supply.

kevplumb · 4 Oct 2010

nordberg73 said:
Oh..... so a dishwasher only requires a cold supply? In which case I've got one already

cracked it then ait ya

just as an aside its the other way round in the states

nordberg73 · 5 Oct 2010

As ever.....Thank You much!

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