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Posted by hallerb@aol.com on April 4, 2008, 8:49 pm
On Apr 4, 7:00=EF=BF=BDpm, trad...@optonline.net wrote:
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> > >We are going to replace the cabinets and add a granite counter in our =
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> > >kitchen and part of the job is moving the sink so all the related plumb=
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> > >lines will be relocated.
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> > >The contractor says for us to purchase our own undermount sink and a =
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> > >disposer. =EF=BF=BDWe found a good deal on a 10 inch deep stainless ste=
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> > >which will be another inch or so deeper due to the undermounting in the=
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> > >granite.
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> > >I found a 3/4 hp Sears Kenmore disposer (7 yr in home warranty!) and wa=
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> > >wondering if this monster would be a problem to install with so deep a =
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> > >sink.
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> > >All the pipes and drains have to be redone so it's not a question of re=
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> > >fitting them.
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> > >Does it sound like all those traps and twisty pipes will go in ok with =
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> > >this arrangement?
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> > >Don't forget the dishwasher hookup!
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> > >Thanks for reassurances or pointing out possible problems!
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> > >Joy
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> > Personally Id go for a solid surface type sink but its just
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> > Dump the Sears crap and get a real disposal. A 1 hp model.
> > In-Sink-erator works just fine.http://www.insinkerator.com/product/produ=
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> > It will all fit just fine with the amount of plumbing fittings
> > available out there.
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> If you were trying to put a deeper sink into an existing location, it
> could be a problem, depending on how far below the sink the waste pipe
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> 3/4 hp is fine, I've never had one more powerful and never had any
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a general rule, dont buy the cheapest of anything cause its typically
built for a price point and its cheaped out.
the mst expensive cater too the high end must have the best crowd
price is no object.
reliable dependable is the mid price of whatever you buy
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