On Sun 04 May 2008 08:21:02p, Red Green told us...

Wayne Boatwright wrote in
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On Sun 04 May 2008 06:54:02p, Steve told us...

"CP" wrote in
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Hello everyone,
I have a garbage disposal that became stuck. I was able to break it
free from the bottom using the supplied wrench but it doesn't turn
as smoothly as it should. When I turn the disposal on it makes a lot
of noise, runs for about 5 seconds and then the breaker trips.
This garbage disposal is in my vacation home in the desert and does
not get a lot of usage.
Though not completely sure I believe the unit is about 5 years old.
Any helpful advice/suggestions are appreciated.

Garbage disposals are cheap. Replace it. Unless you enjoy repairing
stuff, you'll waste more time looking at it than it's worth.

For the best bang for the buck, replace it with a standard drain.
Most people don't get much use from a disposal.

If I could have one, I would get a huge amount of use from a disposal.
We've had one in every other home we've owned except for this one,
where we are on a septic system. It was recommended we not use one
with septic. We've only lived here a year and a half, and I'm already
sick of plate scrapings, peelings, and other food waste instead of a
quick swish down the disposal.

I know that In-Sink-Erator makes a model specifically for use with
septic systems that injects an enzyme solution each time the dispsal
is used, but I'm still skeptical of its effectiveness.


I had one for 14 yrs in a new home I had built. Never had a problem and
had septic pumped like every 3-4 yrs. Never any issues with tank or
lines. Inlets and outlets always normal.

The rules were always followed. All grease gets poured off into cans. No
paint, chemicals and other crap down the drain. Liquid detergents only.


Thanks, that's very helpful! I'm going to take a second look.

Can you give me an idea what the cost might be for having the tank pumped?
We haven't been here long enough to do that. We have a 1000 gallon tank.

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Wayne Boatwright
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