Danl Posted August 10, 2017 Report Share Posted August 10, 2017 I’m thinking of purchasing a new garbage disposal. Any suggestions of which one(s) I should consider? Danl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Howe Posted August 10, 2017 Report Share Posted August 10, 2017 After 8 years our Insinkerator Badger 5 chewed it's last morsel. We replaced it with the Insinkerator pro series. 7/8 hp and really quiet. Our local plumber bought it and installed for less than Amazon charges for the unit alone. . HARO50 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted August 10, 2017 Report Share Posted August 10, 2017 We don't have one but I've replaced them for other folks. I'd look for quiet, make sure there's room enough under the sink and a port for a dishwasher- if there is one. Usually when I ask people which one they want, the answer is "the cheapest one". Not sure that's the best alternative. HARO50 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Howe Posted August 10, 2017 Report Share Posted August 10, 2017 5 minutes ago, lew said: We don't have one but I've replaced them for other folks. I'd look for quiet, make sure there's room enough under the sink and a port for a dishwasher- if there is one. Usually when I ask people which one they want, the answer is "the cheapest one". Not sure that's the best alternative. Like tools, cheap appliances will always bite you in the end...so to speak. HARO50 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dadio Posted August 10, 2017 Report Share Posted August 10, 2017 Look at the ratings and they pretty much say it all on which one is the best. I had a GE years ago that was guaranteed to grind glass, never tried it out on glass but it did a good job on spoons and forks. Herb HARO50 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stick486 Posted August 10, 2017 Report Share Posted August 10, 2017 Insinkerator pro series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al B Posted August 10, 2017 Report Share Posted August 10, 2017 Just a note here. If you are on a public sewer system the garbage disposal is great. If you're on a septic system, a garbage disposal is not recommended, unless you have a grease trap installed. The grease from the garbage will clog a septic system HARO50 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred W. Hargis Jr Posted August 10, 2017 Report Share Posted August 10, 2017 Another Insinkerator fan here, I wouldn't buy any other brand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danl Posted August 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2017 Thanks for all of the good advise. We are on a public system. Our disposal is not used much. The current one is a Kenmore 3/4 hp unit installed 20 yr ago, is working fine, but is very noisy. We are replacing the sink, so I though we might replace the disposal also. Thanks again. Danl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HandyDan Posted August 10, 2017 Report Share Posted August 10, 2017 I'm of the opinion disposals should not be used. It is not good for your pipes. Plenty of water is needed to wash away the debris while and for a short period after use. I think it is hard on the waste treatment plants too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stick486 Posted August 10, 2017 Report Share Posted August 10, 2017 2 hours ago, Danl said: is working fine, but is very noisy. run a lot of ice through it.. that trick is excellent cleaning trick... HARO50 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Morris Posted August 10, 2017 Report Share Posted August 10, 2017 20 minutes ago, Stick486 said: run a lot of ice through it.. that trick is excellent cleaning trick... We do that all the time, and after the ice, we through in half a lemon with peel. We have a lemon tree, they are always available on the ground. HARO50 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dadio Posted August 11, 2017 Report Share Posted August 11, 2017 You mean I shouldn't clean my fish and flush all the heads,tails and guts down the disposal? Herb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted August 11, 2017 Report Share Posted August 11, 2017 8 minutes ago, Dadio said: You mean I shouldn't clean my fish and flush all the heads,tails and guts down the disposal? Herb No, no, no, Herb- put them on the garden! Your tomatoes will look like red basketballs! Dadio and HARO50 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danl Posted August 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2017 A new Insinkerator arrives on Wednesday. Thanks for the advice. Danl HARO50, Grandpadave52 and Dadio 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stick486 Posted August 11, 2017 Report Share Posted August 11, 2017 2 hours ago, Dadio said: You mean I shouldn't clean my fish and flush all the heads,tails and guts down the disposal? Herb no... turn 'em into plant food... HARO50 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dadio Posted August 12, 2017 Report Share Posted August 12, 2017 I was told one time there was an alligator that lived in the sewer and he like fish. Herb HARO50 and Gene Howe 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dadio Posted August 12, 2017 Report Share Posted August 12, 2017 17 hours ago, Stick486 said: no... turn 'em into plant food... Stick I tried that years ago and every critter from a mile around was digging holes in the garden at night. Herb Cal and HARO50 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dadio Posted August 12, 2017 Report Share Posted August 12, 2017 On 8/9/2017 at 7:07 PM, It Was Al B said: Just a note here. If you are on a public sewer system the garbage disposal is great. If you're on a septic system, a garbage disposal is not recommended, unless you have a grease trap installed. The grease from the garbage will clog a septic system a grease trap is a good idea on any septic system even without a disposal too. They are a dread to clean out though VOE. Herb HARO50 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HandyDan Posted August 13, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 13, 2017 A little disposal humor. HARO50, Chips N Dust, Gene Howe and 2 others 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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