No Grind, Time For A New Disposal
Lab Work – Emergency Fix
A few weeks back now, had a minor issue with the sink/disposal, picture here is worth a thousand words… or more
After the problem had been discovered, it was time to replace the disposal unit. After further investigation, rust had seized the disposal or was continuing to cause further damage internally. We did crack (remove the seal and screws) the top off the disposal unit, honestly, I thought this unit was way past it’s usefulness, a timely discovery I might add.
So the title, ‘no grind on the original, and same for the replacement… The replacement had a short in the wiring, so, I opted for the new 3/4 hp unit shown here… same brand. Check out the final install down below. These are usually plug and play, assuming pipes and plugs are available, also a reason that I stuck with the same brand. I didn’t want to hack away at the existing piping, cabinetry etc, just want to maintain and in this case boost the output. You’ll see a slight increase in HP, a plastic outercase/shell and a sparkly new (newly cleaned) lower cabinet for it’s foreseeable future. What a mess. Moving along, fix in place, watch what you put down the sink etc. Remember to check sealant between disposal and connector. We had a little leakage that has now been remedied. Same for placing a small bin in case of water leaks or intrusion in the future.
Hopefully, you can learn a thing or two, be sure to unplug disposals, have some extra ‘shop’ towels to mop up excess water or worse, sink goo, make sure local power outlets are off and to be safe, turn off water where applicable.
