On my current list of honey-do's is to replace the rubber gasket thingy
that obscures the whirling blades of death on the disposal. I suspect
that the brand of the unit is irrelevant other than to find a
replacement boot, but I'd like to know what I'm getting into before I
tear up the kitchen sink. In the spirit of Usenet clarity, I have some
specific questions:

1. Can I replace the boot from above, or do I have to remove the
disposal unit to do so?

2. How does it detach from the sink bowl? Is it part of the flange
between sink and plumbing?

3. Is this going to be a huge pain in my, um, side?

Thanks,

-Phil Crow

wrote:
On my current list of honey-do's is to replace the rubber gasket thingy
that obscures the whirling blades of death on the disposal. I suspect
that the brand of the unit is irrelevant other than to find a
replacement boot, but I'd like to know what I'm getting into before I
tear up the kitchen sink. In the spirit of Usenet clarity, I have some
specific questions:

1. Can I replace the boot from above, or do I have to remove the
disposal unit to do so?

You will need to remove the disposal.

2. How does it detach from the sink bowl? Is it part of the flange
between sink and plumbing?

There is usually a large flange with three lugs around the
circumference of the flange. There will be a convenient hole
in each lug into which you can place a screwdriver. Turn the
flange about 1/4 turn in a counterclockwise direction (looking
at it from below) and the GB will fall out (probably crushing
your hand in the process, if you are not holding it).

3. Is this going to be a huge pain in my, um, side?

Thanks,

-Phil Crow


No.

Look at this site for more detailed info:

http://www.insinkerator.com/service/...erreplace.html


--
Robert Allison
Rimshot, Inc.
Georgetown, TX

"Robert Allison" wrote in message
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wrote:
On my current list of honey-do's is to replace the rubber gasket thingy
that obscures the whirling blades of death on the disposal. I suspect
that the brand of the unit is irrelevant other than to find a
replacement boot, but I'd like to know what I'm getting into before I
tear up the kitchen sink. In the spirit of Usenet clarity, I have some
specific questions:

1. Can I replace the boot from above, or do I have to remove the
disposal unit to do so?

You will need to remove the disposal.

2. How does it detach from the sink bowl? Is it part of the flange
between sink and plumbing?

There is usually a large flange with three lugs around the circumference
of the flange. There will be a convenient hole in each lug into which you
can place a screwdriver. Turn the flange about 1/4 turn in a
counterclockwise direction (looking at it from below) and the GB will fall
out (probably crushing your hand in the process, if you are not holding
it).

3. Is this going to be a huge pain in my, um, side?

Thanks,

-Phil Crow


No.

Look at this site for more detailed info:

http://www.insinkerator.com/service/...erreplace.html


--
Robert Allison Rimshot, Inc.
Georgetown, TX

On mine, not sure of the brand, the rubber shield is removable from the top
and replacements are available at Lowes, HD etc. No disassembly required.

1. Can I replace the boot from above, or do I have to remove the
disposal unit to do so?

below

2. How does it detach from the sink bowl? Is it part of the flange
between sink and plumbing?

no it doe not detach from the sink bowl, and is more of a part of the
disposer. IIRC it's more like a gasket between the disposer and the
mounting flange, held in place when the lower mounting ring is snugged
up.

3. Is this going to be a huge pain in my, um, side?

could be, depending on the plumbing involved...

Good luck to ya!

Darwin

wrote:
On my current list of honey-do's is to replace the rubber gasket thingy
that obscures the whirling blades of death on the disposal. I suspect
that the brand of the unit is irrelevant other than to find a
replacement boot, but I'd like to know what I'm getting into before I
tear up the kitchen sink. In the spirit of Usenet clarity, I have some
specific questions:

1. Can I replace the boot from above, or do I have to remove the
disposal unit to do so?

2. How does it detach from the sink bowl? Is it part of the flange
between sink and plumbing?

3. Is this going to be a huge pain in my, um, side?

Thanks,

-Phil Crow


It really depends on the manufacturer and model. The InSinkErator 555S
that I have now requires that the motor be dropped to replace the splash
shield since it is molded as part of the gasket which joins the basket
to the grinder. Replacements for this part are sold at my nearest Borg
for around $5 IIRC. But I've had disposals before where the shield was
held in place by a wire snap ring and was replaceable from the top.

--
John McGaw
[Knoxville, TN, USA]
http://johnmcgaw.com