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Posted by on November 11, 2006, 7:34 am
Scott wrote:
> I have no idea how it happened. It's quite odd. I changed the filter on
> the PuR water purifier on the faucet today. And the next thing I know,
> I find (several hours later) that the filter wound up in the drain. I
> discovered that when I turned on the disposal anc it jammed.
>
> It's wedged in there like it's not going anywhere. I can't get it out.
Did you try to rotate it backwards from below? Some disposals have an
allen wench or similar type fitting on the bottom that you can put a
tool into and turn. Some come with a tool to use. I'd try that
first, and then insert a huge screwdriver or similar from above to try
to dislodge it.
>
> I've thought of trying to bust it up with a broom handle but I fear that
> could just make things worse.
>
> Not to mention I have no idea if the carbon inside it is harmful in any w=
ay.
Harmful to whom? You're not going to eat it, it's in the disposal.
AFAIK, the most harmful thing in that type of filter would be the small
amount of accumulated material removed from your water, not the filter
itself.
>
> My only other alternative is calling a plumber. I'm not one to try to
> remove the disposal myself.
>
> Your thoughts?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> --
> Scott
> http://angrykeyboarder.com
> =C2=A9 2006 angrykeyboarder=E2=84=A2 & Elmer Fudd. All Wights Wesewved
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