Choosing a dishwasher tap

If it becomes necessary to connect a dishwasher to the water supply, then you will definitely need to choose the right tap. It depends on him how well the equipment will work.

The dishwasher tap is connected to the water supply, but before that it is imperative to draw up a diagram. According to the instructions, dishwashers are first connected to the drain. Then they are connected to water and electricity. Depending on the number of hoses, you will need to choose a double or a tee. Before installation, the master must check the quality of the thread. The locking mechanism should be comfortable. An angle valve or even a ball mechanism is ideal.

If the equipment is installed in an apartment, where it is sometimes necessary to abruptly cut off the water, then a rotary valve should be used. One movement is enough to stop the flow of water into the dishwasher. If we talk about durability, then in the first place were and remain ball mechanisms. Their advantage is that they are not particularly sensitive to water quality and impurities in it.

When safety comes first, it is better to give preference to a tee crane. It is easy to install, and a beginner can cope with this task. Moreover, such a crane demonstrates a high level of reliability.

Many crane models can be found on the market today. Most of them are made of bronze and brass. This is the best option for installation with a dishwasher. Such products are distinguished by quality and reliability, they have long proven themselves on the positive side.

On store shelves, you can also find products made of plastic or silumin. Not the best option, but much cheaper. The main disadvantage of such cranes is that they crumble at the most inopportune moment.

Experienced plumbers advise purchasing a ball valve or a switch solution. Moreover, all models can be classified as follows:

• corner option;
• with two taps;
• with three taps;
• four-branch.

In most cases, a tee is purchased, since there are no problems with it. The lead-through thread is ½ ”. The product can have a female thread that connects to the water supply, or a male thread for connecting a mixer. With such a tap, there are no unnecessary connections, and therefore leaks are less frequent. In the simplest, but at the same time reliable schemes, this option is used.

As for the angle-type model, all its leads are at an angle of 90 degrees. They put the product on an existing water pipe outlet. The double tap is characterized by two straight outlets. It has a shut-off mechanism and a valve installed in the middle. Its installation is also carried out on a ready-made branch. The most difficult model is the four-branch, but recently it has become more common.

It is difficult for a beginner to understand which tap is needed to connect to the dishwasher's water supply. If you make the right choice, you can avoid many problems in the future. Among the mass of options presented, one should always give preference to bronze or brass. It is better to pay more once than buy the crane again later.

There should be no damage to the surface of the product. Such a mechanism will quickly burst under pressure. Moreover, if you choose between a lever and a ball mechanism, then the decision must be made in favor of the second option. There will be no serious salt deposits in it. Before buying, it is also worth twisting the constipation first. If an accident occurs, and it is broken or defective, it will not be possible to fix it quickly.

When choosing a crane, they rely not so much on personal preferences as on the connection diagram. If you plan to connect a washing machine as well, then you need to purchase a faucet with four taps. When organizing the connection, it is important to think not only about the quality of the selected crane, but also about other elements of the system. Only then will it be possible to talk about the normal operation of the dishwasher.

Do not pay attention to the external design of the product. It will still be hidden from view. Much more important is its usability and build quality.