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In article <1154023958.695474.172450@i3g2000cwc.googlegroups.com>,
bubbabubbs@yahoo.com says...
> I'm looking for a recommendation for an in-sink-erator. The one I
> currently have is a Kenmore/Sears Model 175.60542:
> 3/4 HP, 8.1 Amp. This particular model may have been discontinued, and
> the closest math is probably
>
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?bidsite=KENM&cat=Disposers+%26+Trash+Compactors&pid=02260571000&vertical=KENM&subcat=Disposers&BV_UseBVCookie=Yes
> Can someone recommend a reliable brand, model? Quality/reliability is
> of utmost importance to me.
> What features or specs should I look for? HP, Amp ratings? Longest
> warranty?
Auto reverse. BTW, Kenmores are ISE (In Sink Erator). The
difference is the lower end Kenmores will have auto-reversing and
the low end of the ISE not. The Kenmores even use the ISE lock
ring. Buy another.
> Is it an easy DIY job to replace an erator? Any fancy tools I'll need
> besides an adjustable wrench and a screwdriver?
Bog screwdriver to use as a lever to loosen the lock ring. Measure
the outlet distance from the sink and find one that matches.
Replacing them is a piece of cake (and I *hate* plumbing).
> BTW, the problem with my existing erator is that it starts leaking when
> it's turned on - it leaks from somewhere around the top part of the
> assembly near where the erator connects to the bottom of the sink. Once
> it's turned off, the leak will stop after a couple of minutes, even
> if the water tap is on.
Make sure it's not the basket seal to the sink leaking. If it is,
fix that and forget replacing the disposal. Does the sink leak if
it's stoppered and full of water?
> I know that it's a hard Q to answer w/o being able to examine the
> leak, but is that kind of leak even fixable (a washer to replace,
> screws to tighten), or should I just buy a new erator? I do not know
> how old this erator is, as we moved in to the house 5 mths ago. So I
> do not know whether this model or Kenmore erators in general are junk,
> or maybe mine is just dying of old age.
Again, Kenmores *ARE* ISEs. There is no better and IMO Kenmores
are better and cheaper than those with the ISE logo.
> TIA for your advice.
--
Keith
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