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Default Leaking Sink Waste Disposer

On Apr 22, 9:28*pm, jeff_wisnia
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GROVER wrote:
Insinkerator waste disposer( 1/2 horse Emerson Elec.) *drips when dish
washer runs or when faucet is turned on. Connecting pipe from dish
washer and pipe to drain are both dry. Dripping seems to come from the
bottom where the power cord exits the unit.


Do these units develope internal leaks? *Any similar experiences out
there?


Joe G


Most likely the shaft seal located just below the "grinder disk" has
worn out.


Why is it most likely to be a shaft seal and not a rust hole?