Thrifco Plumbing 4405742 Kitchen Dishwasher Air Gap Cap

Thrifco Plumbing, 4405742, Kitchen Dishwasher Air Gap Cap, Flanged, Satin Nickel Finish Brass

Features:

• Durable brass construction with chrome finish
• Deck-mount, single-hole installation
• Ensures that water flows in the right direction during the dishwasher cycle
• Prevents dirty dishwasher water from overflowing into your main water lines
• Replacement for deck dishwasher air gaps
• Easy to Install - Fits all standard air gap bodies
• Cap covers entire air gap body to install flush to sink
• Satin Nickel finish

Air Cap prevents sewage from flowing back into the dishwasher. When water flows through the drain hose, it creates a suction on the water still in the dishwasher. The air gap, makes a hole for air to get in. That way, the water only leaves the dishwasher when it supposed to, when it is pumped out.