Garbage Disposal

[GGorman04]

Can someone help with a garbage disposal problem? It is leaking from the area on the bottom of the unit. I am guessing that the disposal is shot? It is an insinkerator model I-83.

If it is indeed shot, can someone recommend for me a direct replacement that is good?
Thanks
George

 

[JHZR2]

Not sure what I'm looking at. Check the replaceable gasket where the trap connects. If it weeps, water will drop down and under.

 

[65f100]

It is very likely to have rusted out on the inside if it is many years old. I would recommend a 3/4 or 1 horsepower model with stainless steel insides.

 

[HerrStig]

You might want to reseat that clamp.

 

[Stelth]

In the picture, it looks like it's leaking from the electrical cover. Check to make sure the water isn't coming down the sides, either from the top, or from the waste connection. If it is really coming out of the electrical cover, then yes, it's shot.

It sounds like you have an Insinkerator Badger 1. That is the bottom-of-the-line ISE disposer. If you want a direct replacement, get another Badger 1. In my personal experience, none of the Badgers last very long, so I've been using Waste King/Whirlaway/GE disposers (made by Anaheim Mfg.). However, they use a different mounting system, so they will be a little more hassle since you already have the ISE mounting bracket installed in your sink.

So, for the least hassle, replace it with a Badger 1. If you don't mind a little more work, ISE makes better units which may require fiddling around with your waste piping a little. If you don't mind a little more work than even that, get a Waste King.

 

[Rand]

get a Waste King L-8000 Legend Series 1.0-Horsepower Continuous-Feed Garbage Disposal

about 125$ on amazon.

also get the adapter collar and you wont have to replace the org. insinkerator mount.

alternatively you can replace with a new collar that comes with the new disposal.

Not tricky to install. the flanges are kinda odd and people tend to get it together backwards.. took me about 15min.. then lightbulb went on and it was all together 5 min later.

Works great.. will even grind corncobs (takes forever dont recommend it)
http://www.amazon.com/Waste-King-L-8000-...waste+king+8000


This is the adapter to use with the "3 bolt" type mount from your current garbage disposal
http://www.amazon.com/Waste-King-3101-IS...QZWRC3YWPS95DT5

Originally Posted By: Stelth
However, they use a different mounting system, so they will be a little more hassle since you already have the ISE mounting bracket installed in your sink.

So, for the least hassle, replace it with a Badger 1. If you don't mind a little more work,


See above link to adapter.
The adapter takes care of the sink to disposal part.
then you need a hacksaw to cut the new plastic drain pipe slightly as the depth is abit off to reuse the old one.

Took me 2 cuts to get it perfect as I didn't want to make it too short.

 

[GGorman04]

It is a bad angle but the water is coming down from the electrical cover, so I believe it is toast.
It would be easiest to get a direct replacement but two people have now recommended the Waste King.
Are there any insinkerators that last??

 

[Kawiguy454]

under the grinding table is a water seal probably leaking and I have hear of the ISE's getting leaks in the casting from corrosion. After the leak starts usually it'll take out the top bearing. I recently replaced mine with a stainless quiet version ISE as was suggested. Many years ago I used to service Salvajor and Waste King's up to 6HP.

 

[GGorman04]

For someone who has not done this job before, is there any video that you would recommend to make the job easier?

 

[Rand]

The waste king will be direct replacement with that adapter flange

Just need that and about 2min with a hacksaw for the new drain pipe length.

 

[GGorman04]

Got it
Thanks rand

 

[Rand]

Originally Posted By: GGorman04
For someone who has not done this job before, is there any video that you would recommend to make the job easier?


you can try reading some of the reviews on amazon.. there are a few really helpful ones.

you need an allen wrench 1/4" iirc
a hacksaw for the drain pipe
Normal electrical to hook up the wiring.

Decent screwdriver(s) short/long
Possibly a small socket set if your piping is bizarre and you dont have clearance

That was the first disposal I had ever installed. I was totally done in under an hour and that includes cleanup.

If you have Giant Eagle grocery store by you in PA you could snag an amazon gift card there and get some free gas perks as well.

 

[DBMaster]

My Badger lasted about nine years. I replaced one that was about that age recently for my GF as well. That's not bad for a unit that cost $80 new. I replaced mine with the "cheapest" of the ISE Evolution series in 2008. It cost about $190. The turntable, blades, and impellers are all stainless steel. Still, if an internal seal goes, it's pretty much toast. That may have more to do with your water than the materials. I do like the relative quietness of the Evolution model, though.

Plus, it's not terribly difficult to replace the sink flange. Even though my 1999 vintage flange was fine I replaced it because the plumber's putty had all but squeezed out. I read somewhere that for a stainless steel sink (like mine) you should use silicone sealant instead of putty due to the amount of flex in the sink itself.

 

[JHZR2]

We have a higher end insinkerator now and it's absolutely quiet. You could walk away with it running its so quiet.


We had a 3/4 hp stainless one that must have been 10+ years old, no problems. It was too long when we put in a deep Shaws farmhouse sink. The only thing that looked like it could have used service at some point was the seal between the unit and the trap.

 

[Dave Hess]

Why not just throw stuff in trash can and not garbage disposer ?

 

[GGorman04]

Great
Thanks for the advice. If the sink flange is still in good condition, should I still replace it?

 

[DBMaster]

Originally Posted By: GGorman04
Great
Thanks for the advice. If the sink flange is still in good condition, should I still replace it?


If you are not unhappy with its looks and it's not leaking then feel free to reuse it.