How to connect dishwasher to water inlet?

[reshamkc091]

I got a new dishwasher but doesn’t seem to have water inlet under my sink. It got only one inlet going to tap. There is no inlet for dishwasher. Do i need T tap connectorz

 

 

[chriscam82]

hi
yes the tap has 2 outlets 
your sink tap is using the top one 
bottom one has a cap on it 
you can turn the tap off remove bottom cap and connect dishwasher

is dishwasher outlet seems too big then you will need to change the tap for one thats15mm and 20 mm 

[MitchellMc]

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @reshamkc091. It's sensational to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about connecting a dishwasher.

It’s great to see you’ve already had a helpful reply from @chriscam82. They’re spot on that your tap already has two outlets. The sink is connected to the top outlet, and the lower outlet is currently capped off. Once you turn the tap off, you can remove that cap and use it for the dishwasher connection.

Just to add a bit more clarity, the top outlet is usually 15 mm and the bottom outlet is commonly 20 mm. In most cases, dishwasher inlet hoses are designed to connect straight onto that larger 20 mm outlet, so there is a good chance it will screw straight on without any adapters. If you do find that the dishwasher hose does not fit, then replacing the tap with one that has both a 15 mm and 20 mm outlet, or using the correct adapter, will solve the issue. Overall, you are very close, and it’s a straightforward connection once that lower cap is removed.
 

Here's a helpful guide: How to connect a dishwasher.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell
 

[MitchellMc]

A big welcome to the community, too, @chriscam82. Great to see you jump straight in assisting members.

We look forward to hearing all about your projects and plans around the house and garden. Please feel to let us know any time you need a hand or have something to share with the community.

Mitchell