What is this please? It's connected between dishwasher and water supply.

[thedivvy3]

I have taken a photo (see below) of a whiteish coloured box connected between the water supply and a dishwasher, can someone tell me what it's for and what if any regs say they have to be fitted.



Dishwasher is in a domestic/commercial kitchen in the UK.

Many thanks

 

[hihowudoin]

i believe its the solenoid valve for the diswasher that opens when theres a demand for water.
a lot of manufacturers making them like this nowadays

 

[thedivvy3]

Thanks, hadn't thought of that, makes sense now you mention it because it seems to be integral to the supply of the machine. It's a Miele if that helps.

Cheers

 

[Bernie2]

Yes probably part of one of their anti flood devices.

 

[turnpin]

Would agree with Bernie hereregards turnpin

 

[PlumbBobBob]

i've got one on mine always wondered what it was, now i know.

 

[Bartdude]

They call it an anti-leak device. The hose on Miele machines has a double skin,if water gets between the 2 layers,the unit senses it and a solenoid inside shuts off the water supply.I used to fit a lot of Miele in my former job and they were always very well built,usually twice the weight(and price!) of the usual models.

 

[HoodedClaw]

I find them a complete pain in the rear.. always end up taking it apart to pass it though the most sensible hole I can make!