Thread: Installing Dishwasher

I think that you should use those hands to give the plumber a slap - he would know that the tap needed an adaptor, and should've put one in.

Originally Posted by TassieKiwi

I think that you should use those hands to give the plumber a slap -

yeh,,,, but that wouldn't be punishment..... the plumber probably enjoy being slapped by hands as lovely as those.

Originally Posted by apricotripper

Hasn't renogirl82 got lovely hands....... well she does. Just a fact.

The rest of me is even better...

I reckon the plumber was doing a dodgy for sure. Is $180 a normal amount for a toilet install?

Hi RenoGirl 82
Did you get the dishwasher in after all ???

I'm in the process of. Am having my own wet t-shirt competition it seems
Just a quickie, do i need to put teflon tape on the reducing nipple? both ends or just one?

Renogirl,
You would only need to put it on the side which is to screw into the ball valve. The rubber O-ring on the dishwasher connection will stop leaks on that side. You will know whether you have used enough thread tape or not, as the fitting will leak. Be pretty liberal with it and you should be right.

I cant believe your plumber would put a valve like that in for the dishwasher. All the installations I have ever seen have a normal garden hose type tap attached to the cupboard.

Cheers
Steve

Originally Posted by RenoGirl82

I'm in the process of. Am having my own wet t-shirt competition it seems
Just a quickie, do i need to put teflon tape on the reducing nipple? both ends or just one?

You should only need teflon tape on the 1/2" end that screws in the ball valve. The hose from the d/washer has it's own rubber seal. Also it helps to use a wrench or multigrips on the the hose fitting lightly to give get it a bit tighter

Yes, seems i am really good at finding the incompetent tradesmen. All good, it has been a good learning experience. I do hope it's almost done, i have a load of dishes ready to go that i dont feel like washing the old fashioned way!

Originally Posted by Ausyuppy

I cant believe your plumber would put a valve like that in for the dishwasher. All the installations I have ever seen have a normal garden hose type tap attached to the cupboard.

Cheers
Steve

All of the fittings in my place that require a stopcock, are of the type you see behind the toilet cistern, you know those little micro chrome ones. You have more control of the water in high pressure areas, whereas the ball valve are more designed for on/off applications.

Originally Posted by savage

All of the fittings in my place that require a stopcock, are of the type you see behind the toilet cistern, you know those little micro chrome ones...............

"cistern cock"

Mick

Originally Posted by RenoGirl82

The rest of me is even better...

really ! .....

what be handy is a brother or a cousin whose a plumber. I can sympathise with your problem. For me its mechanics.....I don't know much about cars, apart from the obvious.....makes me feel I can easily be ripped off.

The best chance of finding a good a tradesman I've found, especially if your in a small town....is just to ask around plenty for a good plumber (or whatever)....not once or twice....maybe a dozern times......when you start hearing the same name a few times then thats the bloke to go for......best chance of getting a good one.....

cause, uno, people always recommend their mates or family regardless as to how good they are. Gota get past that.

Goodluck.

Originally Posted by journeyman Mick

"cistern cock"

Mick

Yeah! Thats the fella!....

Originally Posted by Gumby

the tricky part is the outlet. When you fit it to the plastic drian pipe via the extended tube, make sure you break the seal inside it first. The DW fitting tube has a plastic seal inside it which stops water coming out in the event that a DW is not fitted. Just stick a screw driver down there and see if it stops.

Don't forget this!

The plumber won't have done it for you and it's a disaster if you forget. A rellie whose a plumber and who I helped install our dishwasher heats up the end of a short length of copper pipe and pushes it through. Believes it's less mistake prone than drilling. He also has lots of story's of people and plumbers who forget to puncture it.
That plumber of yours was a real wig banker with that tap.

Thank you everyone for your help, i have installed the dishwasher and knew about puncturing that pipe. Now back to the rest of the kitchen