GenericABCDEFG Dishwasher Air Gap for Thick Counters with Extra Long Threaded Body (AG200-003, T52, Amerigap)

Replaced a cheap home improvement air gap that was over flowing and made a lot of noise. This air gap was easy to install and works perfect. No more noise or overflow.

So three reasons why this is the air gap you want:1) Most importantly this one has a screw cap that allows you to easily clean out the gap if food particles get trapped in it. Most of the other ones have a snap in style insert that you can theoretically pry off, but frequently wind up snapping off the tabs that hold the diverter cap in place.2) It's long enough to get through quarts and stone counter tops with a support board under the hole. Again the other ones I have purchased have a shorter threaded part and I was only able to get 1-2 turns of threads beneath and on top of the counter to hold it in place, so it never felt as secure as it should.3) The diameter of the outlet tube is just a bit bigger, so if you have a dishwasher with a fairly strong drain pump (e.g. the Bosch 800 series), it is both quieter and less likely to back up onto the counter. The previous one I had a tendency to leak a small amount of waste water out of the air gap because it couldn't drain fast enough. This one doesn't.One minor criticism is that the cover is cheap fake chrome covered plastic. It that bothers you, you can order a different cover (they are a standard size) with a quick search for "air gap cover" here on Amazon. I replaced mine with the cover from the previous air gap. And yes, you can still see the thin white plastic bottom of the part that screws down on the counter. That definitely doesn't bother me, but a different cover would solve it if it does.

This is one of the few air gaps that can be used with thick counter tops. Works well. Two minor issues. The chrome cover does not come in other colors. Second, it does not cover the top of the white nuts so you see a white ring below the cover once the gap is installed. But, even with this, it is valuable to have an air gap that seals with a thick counter!

The good is that this is air gap can be used with thick counter tops as it has a longer thread space than most others. The bad is that cover cap is made of cheap chrome colored plastic cover and it does not cover the top of the white nuts so you see a white ring below the cover once the gap is installed. It looks really cheap on a nice granite, marble or quartz counter. After receiving the product and finding this out I discovered that the seller charges an additional $39.50 for better cap that will cover the white ring. I tried to return the item but the seller refused to allow the product to be returned since the return period expired. Bad experience...look elsewhere.

Correct picture to view product during purchase, correct replacement item & fast shipping of item to me.

Two things about this airgap makes it better than the $10 ones you can get at HD.1) The plastic used here is stronger/sturdier. The cheaper HD airgaps easily fold/crimp if pulled with moderate force. This airgap is very rigid. I attribute this is to it being built with higher grade plastic.2) Notice the two inlets are spaced rather far apart from each other. This makes it easier to connect the hoses and install hose clamps.The extra long body is helpful but I didn't need it.

Bought a Bosch dishwasher and wanted to replace the old air gap. And yes you do need an air gap as a high loop doesn’t cut it and all dishwashers need an air gap. This air gap is built really well. High flow. Easy to maintain. Perfect.

Long enough for my extra thick kitchen countertop.