On Apr 4, 6:04*pm, Joy wrote:
We are going to replace the cabinets and add a granite counter in our *
kitchen and part of the job is moving the sink so all the related plumbing *
lines will be relocated.

The contractor says for us to purchase our own undermount sink and a *
disposer. *We found a good deal on a 10 inch deep stainless steel sink *
which will be another inch or so deeper due to the undermounting in the *
granite.

I found a 3/4 hp Sears Kenmore disposer (7 yr in home warranty!) and was *
wondering if this monster would be a problem to install with so deep a *
sink.

All the pipes and drains have to be redone so it's not a question of retro *
fitting them.

Does it sound like all those traps and twisty pipes will go in ok with *
this arrangement?

Don't forget the dishwasher hookup!

Thanks for reassurances or pointing out possible problems!

Joy

I don't know how big the Kenmore disposal is, but I'd lean towards
something from the Insinkerator Evolution series, not just for size,
but for quality. See your choices here..they even have a Compact model
for tight spaces:

http://www.insinkerator.com/product/selector.php

They make the Compact a bit smaller by using less insulation so it is
*supposedly* less quiet than some of their other models. I have one,
and with the water running, I can't even tell that it is on. My old
Kenmore could be heard across the street!

Another feature to look for is how the drain shield is installed. I
don't know about the current Kenmore, but the shield on my old one was
sandwiched between the sink and the chrome ring that holds the drain
in. After a few years the rubber began to rip, which not only let
noise escape, but it also spit water up at you while it was running.
To replace it meant dismantling everything under the sink to drop the
disposal.

The Insinkerator uses a removable shield that just drops in the top of
the drain. If it ever gets old, you just toss it and insert a new one.
It is baffled in such a way that it causes the running water to muffle
the noise - a pretty neat design.