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Garbage Disposer dillemma Sasha 08-09-2005
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Posted by Sasha on August 9, 2005, 7:06 pm


I am installing a garbage disposer in process of totally remodeling my
kitchen. I never had garbage disposer before. The disposer I got is
In-Sink-Erator 555sss. I always thought the garbage disposer works much
like sewage ejector pump that I installed in my basement several years
ago - float switch turns on where the disposer is full and turns off
after grinding waste and flushing water. It turned out that my disposer
and as far as I realize most of them are turned on manually and run
until manually turned off. Do I understand this correct? I installed a
GFCI receptacle on dedicated 20 A circuit but I assumed no switch. I
find it very annoying to turn the switch on and off each time I need to
use the disposer. Where do I put the switch for the disposer? Can it
overheat and break if left running for prolonged time?



Posted by Joe on August 10, 2005, 7:49 am


If you leave the garbage disposer running for more than a week, it might
overheat.

--
JerryD(upstateNY)

I am installing a garbage disposer in process of totally remodeling my
kitchen. I never had garbage disposer before. The disposer I got is
In-Sink-Erator 555sss. I always thought the garbage disposer works much
like sewage ejector pump that I installed in my basement several years
ago - float switch turns on where the disposer is full and turns off
after grinding waste and flushing water. It turned out that my disposer
and as far as I realize most of them are turned on manually and run
until manually turned off. Do I understand this correct? I installed a
GFCI receptacle on dedicated 20 A circuit but I assumed no switch. I
find it very annoying to turn the switch on and off each time I need to
use the disposer. Where do I put the switch for the disposer? Can it
overheat and break if left running for prolonged time?




Posted by CL (dnoyeB) Gilbert on August 10, 2005, 9:27 am


Sasha wrote:
> I am installing a garbage disposer in process of totally remodeling my
> kitchen. I never had garbage disposer before. The disposer I got is
> In-Sink-Erator 555sss. I always thought the garbage disposer works much
> like sewage ejector pump that I installed in my basement several years
> ago - float switch turns on where the disposer is full and turns off
> after grinding waste and flushing water. It turned out that my disposer
> and as far as I realize most of them are turned on manually and run
> until manually turned off. Do I understand this correct? I installed a
> GFCI receptacle on dedicated 20 A circuit but I assumed no switch. I
> find it very annoying to turn the switch on and off each time I need to
> use the disposer. Where do I put the switch for the disposer? Can it
> overheat and break if left running for prolonged time?
>

If your going to start to 'use the disposer,' I suggest you get a
stepping stool. You also may want to mount some rails on the side of
the sink. A seat couldn't hurt. And while this may be safe for a
woman, it could prove considerably dangerous for a man, depending on
your endowment.


--
Respectfully,


CL Gilbert


Posted by Joseph Meehan on August 10, 2005, 2:03 pm


Sasha wrote:
>I am installing a garbage disposer in process of totally remodeling my
> kitchen. I never had garbage disposer before. The disposer I got is
> In-Sink-Erator 555sss. I always thought the garbage disposer works
> much like sewage ejector pump that I installed in my basement several
> years ago - float switch turns on where the disposer is full and
> turns off after grinding waste and flushing water. It turned out that
> my disposer and as far as I realize most of them are turned on
> manually and run until manually turned off. Do I understand this
> correct? I installed a GFCI receptacle on dedicated 20 A circuit but
> I assumed no switch. I find it very annoying to turn the switch on
> and off each time I need to use the disposer. Where do I put the
> switch for the disposer?

Some are switched with a drain cover that turns it on when the cover is
in place.

The switch us usually on the wall behind the sink You do not want that
switch where a child or you may accidentally turn it on, like on the cabinet
in front of the sink.

> Can it overheat and break if left running
> for prolonged time?

Sure, it will also damage your hearing. They are not silent. The good
ones are not too noisy.

--
Joseph Meehan

Dia duit




Posted by Steven on August 12, 2005, 9:52 am


You've got to be kidding, You're remodeling your kitchen yourself,
installing wiring, breakers, etc., and you don't understand how a basic
garbage disposal functions? Maybe you need to hire someone who knows what
they are doing, before you get hurt.

>I am installing a garbage disposer in process of totally remodeling my
> kitchen. I never had garbage disposer before. The disposer I got is
> In-Sink-Erator 555sss. I always thought the garbage disposer works much
> like sewage ejector pump that I installed in my basement several years
> ago - float switch turns on where the disposer is full and turns off
> after grinding waste and flushing water. It turned out that my disposer
> and as far as I realize most of them are turned on manually and run
> until manually turned off. Do I understand this correct? I installed a
> GFCI receptacle on dedicated 20 A circuit but I assumed no switch. I
> find it very annoying to turn the switch on and off each time I need to
> use the disposer. Where do I put the switch for the disposer? Can it
> overheat and break if left running for prolonged time?
>




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