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thecodingart (FL)
I just received a new water softener and I’m in the process of installing it. there’s a drain clean line right next to the installation area which I’m trying to use as a drain at the top of the line. I am going to install an air gap for proper code. Wanted to see what people thought here and if I’m doing this, right.
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bernabeu (SC)
looks good
you need a true air gap not an air break
an air break would be formed by sticking the softener drain into the standpipe
an air gap is easiest done with a fitting
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thecodingart (FL)
I had purchased this guy for the air gap:
Water Softener Air Gap with 1/2-inch Barb Connector for Installation on a 1-1/2-inch Standpipe with PVC Trap Adapters (ET117-008, G-50BP, DLA-G) [a.co]
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bernabeu (SC)

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