Dishwasher installation question
Posted: Thu May 10, 2012 2:46 pm
I have an older dishwasher (that I purchased with the other appliances) and was wondering about installing it. I don't know if it works or not, or if it leaks.
- If I wire it up and plug it in outside with a bucket of water (or a hose connection from the outside) I was thinking this would test it for leaks, etc. Good idea or bad?
- I would like to set up the dishwasher near the cabinets. Too far for the standard dishwasher connecting hose to the sink. Was thinking of Pex to the connection at the sink - it makes a 90 degree turn from where I want them to be - as I want the hoses hidden in the back. Anybody try this - using Pex on a dishwasher?
- I will be using sheet vinyl as the floor surface and this will be caulked at the edges to a concrete board wall in that area. Is some sort of pan system, tied into the sink/waste water line needed?
Sue
- If I wire it up and plug it in outside with a bucket of water (or a hose connection from the outside) I was thinking this would test it for leaks, etc. Good idea or bad?
- I would like to set up the dishwasher near the cabinets. Too far for the standard dishwasher connecting hose to the sink. Was thinking of Pex to the connection at the sink - it makes a 90 degree turn from where I want them to be - as I want the hoses hidden in the back. Anybody try this - using Pex on a dishwasher?
- I will be using sheet vinyl as the floor surface and this will be caulked at the edges to a concrete board wall in that area. Is some sort of pan system, tied into the sink/waste water line needed?
Sue