disposal connector clamp: 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 connector clamp: Homeowner Wiring Gone Wild! - 12/02/15 08:13 PM
Homeowner wiring gone wild!
No, it's not a video sold on late-night TV ads.
It's a disposal.
Do you see the red circle?
That is where the wire is supposed to go into the unit.
The wire should be secured with a connector clamp.
Connector clamps look like the above image.  They come with every electrical appliance!  There was one in the box along with this disposal!
The connector clamp not only holds a wire in place, but also intends to wrap around the insulation so the individual wires inside the protective rubber wrapping are not exposed to danger.
See how the wires are exposed above?  See how the … (12 comments)

disposal connector clamp: Is Your Clamp A CHAMP Or A CHUMP? - 02/04/14 08:47 PM
Here's your chance to answer - is your clamp a CHAMP or a CHUMP?
Clamp you say?
Yes, clamp I say.
One of the first things I do when I enter a house is turn on the dishwasher.
It takes a while and I want to make sure it cycles completely and finishes properly.
BUT BEFORE I DO I ALSO CHECK UNDER THE KITCHEN SINK!
Why?
Because Rule #1 on a home inspection is don't break anything.  Rule #2 is to pay real close attention to Rule #1.  And Rule #3 is to never cause a flood.
I don't like floods.
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