Garbage Disposals...

[memphsdad]

Gents, looking to get a garbage disposal for my kitchen. I've been looking on Home Depot and it seems there is a plethora of them with decent reviews, ranging anywhere from 1/2HP to 1HP. I would like to keep my spending in the $100ish range, but I am willing to go up to $200ish if someone can explain to me why I may need to do so. I don't want to have to replace the thing in 3 years.

This is the one I am currently considering: http://www.homedepot.com/p/InSinkErator-Badger-900-3-4-HP-Continuous-Feed-Garbage-Disposal-Badger-900/203144513

 

[boltman]

This garbage disposal is more expensive, but it will entertain you. Can't put a price on that.

 

[memphsdad]

This garbage disposal is more expensive, but it will entertain you. Can't put a price on that.
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I'd love to get another pup, but with being gone 12 hours+ on work days, it's just not feasible

 

[plumber1965]

Badger 5 best bang for the buck. I'm a plumber and I put it in my house. Will take a beating and still work

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[plumber1965]

For a regular household 3\4 up is overkill

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[memphsdad]

Badger 5 best bang for the buck. I'm a plumber and I put it in my house. Will take a beating and still work

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Thoughts on the one that I linked? it has the extra 1/4 HP and is only an extra $20 or so because it's on sale

 

[ZippoGeek]

I can't speak to the return-on-investment with the expensive models as opposed to the cheaper ones. However, I've had two Insinkerators -- one in my old house that lasted 7 years and another in my current house that is now 10. Still running like a champ! Take good care of it and it will take care of you. Electric motors in general tend to be pretty reliable in my experience, as long as they're not running a compressor (i.e., a fridge).
http://blog.insinkerator.com/how-to-clean-garbage-disposal/

 

[plumber1965]

Thoughts on the one that I linked? it has the extra 1/4 HP and is only an extra $20 or so because it's on sale

If only 20 bucks I would snag it

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[hakoomay]

The one you listed @memphsdad is one great unit, the old man installed it a few years ago and it works perfect till this day. and the extra 1/4 hp really does make a difference

 

[csk415]

Gents, looking to get a garbage disposal for my kitchen. I've been looking on Home Depot and it seems there is a plethora of them with decent reviews, ranging anywhere from 1/2HP to 1HP. I would like to keep my spending in the $100ish range, but I am willing to go up to $200ish if someone can explain to me why I may need to do so. I don't want to have to replace the thing in 3 years.

This is the one I am currently considering: http://www.homedepot.com/p/InSinkErator-Badger-900-3-4-HP-Continuous-Feed-Garbage-Disposal-Badger-900/203144513

I put this one in last year. It has been great. pretty much chews up anything I put in it. Its also still as quiet as the day I installed it (its actually pretty quiet, no joke). I just got through with a kitchen reno and installed it on the new sink. It is well worth the price.

 

[havana1]

Not sure if you live in a house with city water and sewage or not but, I've been told by master plumbers if you live in a house with a septic system you should not use a garbage disposal. This was many years ago when I was looking to do the same thing so technology and that way of thinking might have changed. Good luck, brother.

 

[memphsdad]

Not sure if you live in a house with city water and sewage or not but, I've been told by master plumbers if you live in a house with a septic system you should not use a garbage disposal. This was many years ago when I was looking to do the same thing so technology and that way of thinking might have changed. Good luck, brother.

Not on a septic system, thank you though!

 

[JG358]

Gents, looking to get a garbage disposal for my kitchen. I've been looking on Home Depot and it seems there is a plethora of them with decent reviews, ranging anywhere from 1/2HP to 1HP. I would like to keep my spending in the $100ish range, but I am willing to go up to $200ish if someone can explain to me why I may need to do so. I don't want to have to replace the thing in 3 years.

This is the one I am currently considering: http://www.homedepot.com/p/InSinkErator-Badger-900-3-4-HP-Continuous-Feed-Garbage-Disposal-Badger-900/203144513

Cant go wrong with an InSinkErator.

Not sure if you live in a house with city water and sewage or not but, I've been told by master plumbers if you live in a house with a septic system you should not use a garbage disposal. This was many years ago when I was looking to do the same thing so technology and that way of thinking might have changed. Good luck, brother.

Not sure if its a gimmick or not but I got one that is "septic safe". Not really sure what the difference is supposed to be between it and a regular one though. Been running it for about nine years with out any septic issues.

 

[havana1]

Cant go wrong with an InSinkErator.


Not sure if its a gimmick or not but I got one that is "septic safe". Not really sure what the difference is supposed to be between it and a regular one though. Been running it for about nine years with out any septic issues.

That's good to hear. I think you would have had some issues in 9 years if it wasn't meant to be used on a septic system. I might have to do some more research. It's been probably 20 years since I looked into it.

 

[plumber1965]

That's good to hear. I think you would have had some issues in 9 years if it wasn't meant to be used on a septic system. I might have to do some more research. It's been probably 20 years since I looked into it.

From a master plumber..... me. Disposals and septic still not ideal food particles take longer to break down and digest in the tank. That being said I see no reason if used smart and sparingly why it would not work.

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[havana1]

From a master plumber..... me. Disposals and septic still not ideal food particles take longer to break down and digest in the tank. That being said I see no reason if used smart and sparingly why it would not work.

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Thanks for the advice! we have our tank pumped and cleaned every five years with no issues what so ever and would like to keep it that way.