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I am considering buying a benchtop dishwasher, but am not sure what is currently available so as to connect the hose to the kitchen tap.
5 years ago (YouTube video) a person could buy two parts to make that connection: a) Sink Tap Click On and b) NYLEX brass sprinkler adapter.
Bunnings seems to not sell either anymore.
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1) MY KITCHEN TAP: Is this ideal for a dishwasher hose to be attached and also easy enough to take the aerator off?
2) TAP CONNECTIONS YOUTUBE:
This is what BUNNINGS sold 5 years ago so are these still available or is something else now in their place?
3) HOSE HOLDER(?): What is holding this hose up? Does Bunnings sell anything like this, also, a contraption that can keep the drain hose fixed to the sink area whilst the dishwasher is on.
The USA has this fantastic 3 in one tap connector that is a part of the dishwasher components/parts/kit when sold and it is such a shame that is not available here as it keeps the drain hose in place to face down the sink plus you can press a red button so as to get a glass of water etc.
Anyways, to reiterate, what is available now so that I can attach the hose to the kitchen tap? Don't want to buy anything if it is going to be a hassle getting tap connection parts.
Thanks!
Hello @jab89
I am currently unaware of a single piece adapter that will attach to the bottom of a mixer tap. The closest set you can use is the Kinetic 3 Piece Chrome Plated Aerator Adaptor Kit. However, it will still be necessary to install the Brasshards 20 x 15mm Brass Threaded Hex Reducing Bush LF to convert the 15mm bottom section into a 20mm BSP thread in order for you to screw the dishwasher hose onto the fitting. Please note that its best to use plumber's tape on all threaded BSP connections.
The main reason for the multiple fittings suggested in other discussions is due to ease of connection and disconnection. A lot of users want to be able to clip and disconnect the dishwasher inlet hose quickly. A direct connection will require you to unscrew the dishwasher hose inlet every time you need to use it or when you need to use the kitchen tap. I recommend having a look at this discussion - Benchtop dishwasher quick release connection by @jenenev. It's one of the most straight forward connections I've seen that allows you to quickly connect and disconnect the dishwasher inlet hose.
If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.
Eric
