kitchen spray nozzle or air gap?

[Katie]

Our dishwasher is currently installed with an air gap using one of the
openings in the sink. Do we need to keep this air gap or can we drain the dw
directly to the garbage disposal?

Our issue is we'd like to install a new faucet with a separate spray nozzle,
but the spot where the nozzle would go is currently used by the air gap.

So, can we ditch the air gap? Is it wise? Or could we just drill another
hole to install the spray nozzle?

Thanks,
Katie
--
To reply by e-mail, take out all the x's.

[Speedy Jim]

You can *probably* safely remove the airgap.
But...it *may* be required by local code.

If you do take it out, route the drain hose as high as
you can under the sink. That will help prevent backflow
into the d/w. Use some clamps to hold the hose in place.

Jim

[TinMan1332]

>
>Our dishwasher is currently installed with an air gap using one of the
>openings in the sink. Do we need to keep this air gap or can we drain the dw
>directly to the garbage disposal?
>
>Our issue is we'd like to install a new faucet with a separate spray nozzle,
>but the spot where the nozzle would go is currently used by the air gap.
>
>So, can we ditch the air gap? Is it wise? Or could we just drill another
>hole to install the spray nozzle?

Faucets are made with the sprayer on the faucet deck for installations where a
4" hole is unavailable.