Hoosierpopi wrote:
On Sep 3, 4:40 pm, wrote:

there were no "romex connectors" going into the junction box, coming
out the junction box, or going into the garbage disposal unit.
*Scotch tape* was used to cover the sharp edges on the knock-outs on
the junction box....

Redo the electrical and install an outlet for the disposal. Assume the
previous "electrician" wired it to a wall switch above the sink - if
not, you should do so.

That's a good point about the switch. I'm writing that down so I don't
forget to check. I finished installing the new outlet about 4am last
night. It wasn't easy to get to, and there wasn't enough romex available
to offer me many alternatives. Now, I can try to install the garbage
disposal...



You can, of course, "hard-wire" the disposal to the junction box, but
installing a GFCI duplex outlet (or a standard outlet) would be much
better from a re-sale perspective. Anything a Home Inspector can
readily see should LOOK "right." Anything that doesn't gets flagged
and, then, you have to call a licensed electrician to "fix it" prior
to closing - no fun and expensive!

Actually, when we bought the house 2 years ago, we pointed out the lack
of a GFCI outlet near the sink and the sellers put one in. So now, there
is a 15A GFCI outlet on a 20A circuit/circuit breaker. Should it be
swapped out with a 15A circuit breaker because of this? One could argue
that the C'Breaker IS protecting "the wire", no? Or is this a potential
hazard?

Thanks!
Bill