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Garbage disposal
Author: Starshine72 (GA) I'm hooking up a garbage disposal that has a hookup for dishwasher. Can I hookup a portable washer instead?
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Re: Garbage disposal
Author: george 7941 You sure can.
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Re: Garbage disposal
Author: packy (MA) the piece sticking out of the side of the disposer that is meant to attach a dishwasher drain hose to, has a factory sealled plug inside it. no need to worry about water spilling out the side of the disposer, it won't.
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Re: Garbage disposal
Author: Lorensr (CA) That plug needs to be knocked out using a flat screwdriver and hammer. Edited 1 times.
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Re: Garbage disposal
Author: sum (FL) is it truly used as a portable like you roll in over when you use it and roll it out of the way when not in use, it's much easier just to stick the DW discharge hose into the sink drain and not connect disconnect all the time.
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Re: Garbage disposal
Author: bsipps (PA) I agree with sum let it drain into the sink, unless it will not be moved often
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Re: Garbage disposal
Author: hj (AZ) If it is a true portable, the supply and drain hoses will be connected to a co-axial quick-connect fitting that attaches to the faucet spout.
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