How to connect benchtop dishwasher to kitchen tap?

WendyS

I am in a rental house.  There is no undercounter dishwasher or space for one or any connections on the pipe under the sink.  The sink has a standard mixer tap set up.  I have a benchtop dishwasher that needs to be connected to a water source. It has a hose similar to the ones on a washing machine.

I am OK to replace the tap as I can just put it back on when I move out. Any suggestions?  The closest thing I can find are the fittings for washing machines.

EricL

Hello @WendyS 

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's marvellous to have you join us, and thanks for sharing your question about connecting your dishwasher to your tap.

If you have a typical standard kitchen mixer with an aerator it's possible to connect your dishwasher to the end of the sink mixer. I suggest having a quick look at this discussion - Benchtop dishwasher quick release connection by @jenenev.

It's one of the most promising connections you can temporarily install, while still allowing you to have access to your kitchen mixer when the dishwasher is not in use. 

Here are the parts I recommend getting: 

• Kinetic Adaptor Aerator Kit 1X
   
• Holman 12mm Brass Barbed Connector 2X
   
• Nylex 12mm Brass Sprinkler Adaptor 1X
   
• Toledo 6-16mm Perforated Clamp Hose Fit
   
• A piece of standard garden hose approximately 100mm long

The general steps are to remove the aerator and install the Kinetic adapter with the garden hose option. Place the hose clamps on the hose and attach the Holman connectors to each end. Place the clamps over the connectors and tighten them. Attach the sprinkler adapter to your dishwasher hose and connect it to the assembled adapter. Connect the assembly to your tap and test for snugness. Make sure everything is tight before turning the water on.  

If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.

Eric