On Sun, 23 Dec 2007 19:39:19 -0500, "Mark" wrote:

I've seen this done in cases just as mentioned - where the DW isn't next to
the sink. In these cases it is still necessary to have the hose routed up
under the counter before dropping down to the basement or else the DW won't
hold water. It would continue to drain if the hose were not held above the
normal water level of the DW, much the way a washing machine drains if you
drop the drain hose on the floor.

"Oren" wrote in message
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On Sun, 23 Dec 2007 15:07:20 -0800 (PST), "
wrote:

On Dec 23, 5:30?pm, Oren wrote:

http://www.appliance411.com/faq/DW-drain-no-gap.gif

My dishwasher drains to a basement washtub, unfortunately dishwasher
couldnt go by sink its across the room. trust me the loop is necessary
or the water will siphon from the machine

Interesting, not a single manual for a DW I've read mentions draining
to a basement. Seems every one does mention using the hose in a loop
- with or without an air gap... an always mention the sink, adjacent.

I vote for the loop


The DW pushes final rinse water through the loop, I'm not really
concerned if it drains too a basement or the sink.

Proper mounting of the hose is of concern... we all want a loop

The downside of the loop will drain.