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Garbage disposal problem CP 05-04-2008
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Posted by CP on May 4, 2008, 6:29 pm
Hello everyone,
I have a garbage disposal that became stuck. I was able to break it free
from the bottom using the supplied wrench but it doesn't turn as smoothly as
it should. When I turn the disposal on it makes a lot of noise, runs for
about 5 seconds and then the breaker trips.
This garbage disposal is in my vacation home in the desert and does not get
a lot of usage.
Though not completely sure I believe the unit is about 5 years old. Any
helpful advice/suggestions are appreciated.
CP



Posted by Steve on May 4, 2008, 9:54 pm

> Hello everyone,
> I have a garbage disposal that became stuck. I was able to break it
> free from the bottom using the supplied wrench but it doesn't turn as
> smoothly as it should. When I turn the disposal on it makes a lot of
> noise, runs for about 5 seconds and then the breaker trips.
> This garbage disposal is in my vacation home in the desert and does
> not get a lot of usage.
> Though not completely sure I believe the unit is about 5 years old.
> Any helpful advice/suggestions are appreciated.

Garbage disposals are cheap. Replace it. Unless you enjoy repairing stuff,
you'll waste more time looking at it than it's worth.

For the best bang for the buck, replace it with a standard drain. Most
people don't get much use from a disposal.
--
Steve B.
New Life Home Improvement

Posted by Wayne Boatwright on May 4, 2008, 10:35 pm
On Sun 04 May 2008 06:54:02p, Steve told us...

>
>> Hello everyone,
>> I have a garbage disposal that became stuck. I was able to break it
>> free from the bottom using the supplied wrench but it doesn't turn as
>> smoothly as it should. When I turn the disposal on it makes a lot of
>> noise, runs for about 5 seconds and then the breaker trips.
>> This garbage disposal is in my vacation home in the desert and does
>> not get a lot of usage.
>> Though not completely sure I believe the unit is about 5 years old.
>> Any helpful advice/suggestions are appreciated.
>
> Garbage disposals are cheap. Replace it. Unless you enjoy repairing
stuff,
> you'll waste more time looking at it than it's worth.
>
> For the best bang for the buck, replace it with a standard drain. Most
> people don't get much use from a disposal.

If I could have one, I would get a huge amount of use from a disposal.
We've had one in every other home we've owned except for this one, where we
are on a septic system. It was recommended we not use one with septic.
We've only lived here a year and a half, and I'm already sick of plate
scrapings, peelings, and other food waste instead of a quick swish down the
disposal.

I know that In-Sink-Erator makes a model specifically for use with septic
systems that injects an enzyme solution each time the dispsal is used, but
I'm still skeptical of its effectiveness.

--
Wayne Boatwright
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Sunday, 05(V)/04(IV)/08(MMVIII)
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Countdown till Memorial Day
3wks 4hrs 40mins
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Sex is nobody's business except for
the three people involved.
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Posted by Red Green on May 4, 2008, 11:21 pm

> On Sun 04 May 2008 06:54:02p, Steve told us...
>
>>
>>> Hello everyone,
>>> I have a garbage disposal that became stuck. I was able to break it
>>> free from the bottom using the supplied wrench but it doesn't turn
>>> as smoothly as it should. When I turn the disposal on it makes a lot
>>> of noise, runs for about 5 seconds and then the breaker trips.
>>> This garbage disposal is in my vacation home in the desert and does
>>> not get a lot of usage.
>>> Though not completely sure I believe the unit is about 5 years old.
>>> Any helpful advice/suggestions are appreciated.
>>
>> Garbage disposals are cheap. Replace it. Unless you enjoy repairing
> stuff,
>> you'll waste more time looking at it than it's worth.
>>
>> For the best bang for the buck, replace it with a standard drain.
>> Most people don't get much use from a disposal.
>
> If I could have one, I would get a huge amount of use from a disposal.
> We've had one in every other home we've owned except for this one,
> where we are on a septic system. It was recommended we not use one
> with septic. We've only lived here a year and a half, and I'm already
> sick of plate scrapings, peelings, and other food waste instead of a
> quick swish down the disposal.
>
> I know that In-Sink-Erator makes a model specifically for use with
> septic systems that injects an enzyme solution each time the dispsal
> is used, but I'm still skeptical of its effectiveness.
>

I had one for 14 yrs in a new home I had built. Never had a problem and
had septic pumped like every 3-4 yrs. Never any issues with tank or
lines. Inlets and outlets always normal.

The rules were always followed. All grease gets poured off into cans. No
paint, chemicals and other crap down the drain. Liquid detergents only.

Posted by Wayne Boatwright on May 4, 2008, 11:40 pm
On Sun 04 May 2008 08:21:02p, Red Green told us...

>
>> On Sun 04 May 2008 06:54:02p, Steve told us...
>>
>>>
>>>> Hello everyone,
>>>> I have a garbage disposal that became stuck. I was able to break it
>>>> free from the bottom using the supplied wrench but it doesn't turn
>>>> as smoothly as it should. When I turn the disposal on it makes a lot
>>>> of noise, runs for about 5 seconds and then the breaker trips.
>>>> This garbage disposal is in my vacation home in the desert and does
>>>> not get a lot of usage.
>>>> Though not completely sure I believe the unit is about 5 years old.
>>>> Any helpful advice/suggestions are appreciated.
>>>
>>> Garbage disposals are cheap. Replace it. Unless you enjoy repairing
>>> stuff, you'll waste more time looking at it than it's worth.
>>>
>>> For the best bang for the buck, replace it with a standard drain.
>>> Most people don't get much use from a disposal.
>>
>> If I could have one, I would get a huge amount of use from a disposal.
>> We've had one in every other home we've owned except for this one,
>> where we are on a septic system. It was recommended we not use one
>> with septic. We've only lived here a year and a half, and I'm already
>> sick of plate scrapings, peelings, and other food waste instead of a
>> quick swish down the disposal.
>>
>> I know that In-Sink-Erator makes a model specifically for use with
>> septic systems that injects an enzyme solution each time the dispsal
>> is used, but I'm still skeptical of its effectiveness.
>>
>
> I had one for 14 yrs in a new home I had built. Never had a problem and
> had septic pumped like every 3-4 yrs. Never any issues with tank or
> lines. Inlets and outlets always normal.
>
> The rules were always followed. All grease gets poured off into cans. No
> paint, chemicals and other crap down the drain. Liquid detergents only.
>

Thanks, that's very helpful! I'm going to take a second look.

Can you give me an idea what the cost might be for having the tank pumped?
We haven't been here long enough to do that. We have a 1000 gallon tank.

--
Wayne Boatwright
-------------------------------------------
Sunday, 05(V)/04(IV)/08(MMVIII)
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Countdown till Memorial Day
3wks 3hrs 25mins
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Gun Control: Keep muzzle pointed at target.
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