Dishwasher outlet directly under unit

[Joshua L. Frederick]

Comments?


As always, thanks for the replies.

[Bob Elliott]

That cord sure does not look right and it appears to enter into the DW junction box from the rear.(bet there was not even a bushing)
Just out of curiosity, why did you remove the base plate?

Bad location though and I would recommend GFCI even if the gurus say it is not needed in code.
Sure it is hard to reset but so is a spa tub GFCI in that you often need to remove the panel.

Another odd mention is the drain hose ,as it seems to maybe going down below the floor rather than to a sink T connection.

[Joshua L. Frederick]

Originally Posted by belliott

Just out of curiosity, why did you remove the base plate?

I always do, so I can see stuff like this.

[Bob Elliott]

Originally Posted by jfrederick

I always do, so I can see stuff like this.

Yeah good call as I would wonder myself if I did not see the shutoff under the basin.(I see they switched to flex)

Did drain hose go down also?

[Joshua L. Frederick]

Originally Posted by belliott

Did drain hose go down also?

Yup, directly tapped into sewer line and leaking

[Bruce M. Graham, III]

looks like someone is using extension cord cable for permanent wiring

[Bob Elliott]

They need to totally redo the DW connections.

Shame on you for going outside SOP you fool.

[Mark Thorman]

Originally Posted by jfrederick

I always do, so I can see stuff like this.

I'm a big fan of removing the base plate espeicially on older units. Behind those two screws is the heart of the dishwasher.

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