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? asked in Home & GardenDo It Yourself (DIY) · 4 years ago

Does a garbage disposal dishwasher inlet have to be caped if the factory cap isn't removed?

We do not have a dishwasher attached therefore I did not remove the plug in the "dishwasher inlet," However the inspector says I have to "cap the dishwasher drain port." This doesn't make sense. Do I have to cap a port that is already capped by the manufacturer?

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  • Anonymous
    4 years ago

    yes

  • JJ
    Lv 6
    4 years ago

    That port may not be capped maybe just a plug, not very sturdy....

  • ?
    Lv 7
    4 years ago

    Add a cap. You can probably install a Fernco cap or a PVC threaded cap. Don't even bother removing the existing port seal, just add the cap and go on.

    The port seal isn't very sturdy and could fail in use; without a cap in place you'd be stuck with a sudden major leak under the cabinet. Add the cap and the problem never comes up.

  • ?
    Lv 7
    4 years ago

    You seem to be confused. The dishwasher inlet and the dishwasher drain port are separate.

  • Bill
    Lv 7
    4 years ago

    The factory cap might be made just to keep dirt from getting in the disposal before it's installed.

  • Pep
    Lv 4
    4 years ago

    New one to me, if it's a problem cap it to shut the inspector up other than that no an additional cap is not required

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