disposal: So I Ask - Is It Possible To Break Disposal Blades? - 07/20/18 03:44 AM
So I ask - is it possible to break disposal blades?  Let's hear an answer!
Disposal blades are called "impeller blades."
They are designed in different shapes to attempt to cut and chop debris in the disposal.
The smaller it is chopped, the easier garbage is to wash away.  The larger the motor (builder size 1/3 horsepower - my disposal 3/4 horsepower) the better the chop, slice and dice.
However, no blade-o, no chop-o.  That's perfect Spanish.
So, turning on this disposal it sounded funny.
It's important to listen to the sounds of appliances as they operate, and as you use or maintain them!
That way you will … (32 comments)

disposal: Disposal Electrical Connector Clamps And Cover Plates - 12/21/16 02:17 AM
Disposal connector clamps and cover plates.
When electrical wires enter any junction box or appliance they should be clamped.
The clamp does what you think it does.
It secures the wire so it cannot come loose or be pulled out of the device thus pulling apart the electrical connection.
And very importantly, the clamp also seals the hole so no sparks can escape.
Disposals especially need this as the kitchen cabinet is one that is often entered, and it is a space with the potential for water to get onto an electrical connection.
Many times I have looked under a disposal only to find the electrical connection … (8 comments)

disposal: This Is New Construction - And This Is The Wet Bar Disposal - 12/07/15 04:53 PM
This is new construction - and this is the wet bar disposal.  We did a home inspection a few days before the final walk through to give the builder time to do anything that needs to be finished up.
What do the words plug, switch  and squelch  have to do with a disposal?
What do you see?
Yes, there is a disposal and it has a plug.
That is to plug  in the unit so you can use the disposal.
What don't you see?
I didn't see a receptacle into which to plug  the plug.  No plug,  no play.  If you can't plug  in the plug  the … (27 comments)

disposal: Is It Possible To Break Disposal Blades? - 11/03/13 07:30 PM
So, let's hear an answer - is it possible to break disposal blades?
Disposal blades are called "impeller blades."
They are designed in different shapes to attempt to cut and chop debris in the disposal.
The smaller it is chopped, the easier it is to wash away.  The larger the motor (builder size 1/3 horsepower - my disposal 3/4 horsepower) the better the chop, slice and dice.
However, no blade-o, no chop-o.  That's perfect Spanish.
Turning on this disposal it sounded funny.
It's important to listen to the sounds of appliances as they operate, and as you use them or maintain … (46 comments)

 
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