In Sink Erator Badger 5 1/2 HP Food Waste Disposer

In Sink Erator Badger 5 1/2 HP Food Waste Disposer

Junk! Lasted less than 2 years.
We purchased this disposal almost 2 years ago. I was replacing a lessor HP Badger that only lasted 4 years. I should have seen this coming. The disposal leaked out of the bottom of the unit, same as the previous one. The seal on the inside wears out quickly. The inside was nothing but rust and corrosion. I am replacing this one with a Waste King (lifetime warranty) due to the reviews compared to this brand. This only comes with a one-year warranty which it will probably fail shortly after.

A very poor disposal!!
We've had one for several years. I periodically have to take apart the entire plastic tubing system because it gets clogged very easily. It's a mess and not easy to put back together.
We are very careful, cutting up pieces before we put anything in it.
It once got stuck on a 'lemon rind'. Forget grape vines....(twice). Now we throw them away in the trash.

Beware.

So far, so good
This is a relatively quiet garbage disposal unit that I recently installed under a second food preparation sink. It is not my main disposal unit. I have learned long ago that disposal units do not like fibrous materials (don't use them for things like grape stems). They do not like being overloaded, and do not perform miracles. Things that should go in your trash (large bones, corn husks, large cauliflower stalks, etc.) should go in your trash. So we shall see. Disposal units do wear out and need periodic replacement. They do not last the life of the house. This is a low priced unit, and is relatively easy to mount (meaning easy to replace), so we shall see. It is a brand sold at Home Depot and other sources.

In-Sink-Erator Badger 5 1/2 HP Food Waste DisposerOur Badger; 5 model provides offers a heavy duty motor and space-saving compact design.InSinkErator Badger; food waste disposers are a reliable and functional choice when affordability is the prime concern. Choose from three models, each with a space-saving compact design.With an InSinkErator; food waste disposer in your kitchen, chicken bones, fruit rinds, coffee grounds and more can go right in the sink -- where they're virtually liquefied to safely flow into your sewage system or septic tank. You'll enjoy a cleaner food preparation area, and less bagged garbage cluttering your home.In-Sink-Erator Badger 5 1/2 HP Food Waste Disposer Features:; 1/2 Horsepower Heavy Duty Motor (Quiet Dura-Drive; Induction Motor).; Rugged Galvanized Steel Construction (For Disposer Durability).; Space-Saving Compact Design.In-Sink-Erator Badger 5 1/2 HP Food Waste Disposer Specifications:; Type of Feed: Continuous; On/Off Control: Wall Switch; Motor: Single Phase; HP: 1/2; Volts: 120; HZ: 60; RPM: 1725; Amp. (Avg. Load): 6.9; Time Rating: Intermittent; Lubrication: Permanently Lubricated Upper & Lower Bearings; Shipping Weight (Approx.): 14 lbs. 11 oz. ; Unit Finish: Waterborne Grey Enamel; Overall Height: 12-5/8" ; Grind Chamber Capacity: 26 oz.; Motor Protection: Manual reset Overload; Average Water Usage: 1/4 Gallon Per Person Per Day; Average Electrical Usage: 1/2 KWH Per Month; Drain Connection: 1-1/2" Cushioned Slip Joint; Dishwasher Drain Connection: YesComparable Units: Whirlaway 391, Waste Maide 158, Commodore 7100, Titan T-660, Waste King 1001, ISE Badger 5, GE 520

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