Project 8: Replace 1/2 hp Garbage Disposal.

2018-12-16

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Objective:

House was built with a Badger500 1/2 hp garbage disposal unit that failed due to a combination of age and foreign debris. The intent was to replace with a similar model to the existing plumbing, if possible. In 2018, the cost of the new unit was $109 USD purchased at Home Depot.

Product information old unit:

In-Sink-Erator Div

Emerson Electric Co

Racine, Wi 53406 USA

Model 5-81

S/N 07111807644

Amps 6.9 Hp 1/2

Volts 120 Hz 60 1 Ph

Product information new unit 2018:

2018 Badger 500

InSinkErator Div

Emerson Electric Co

Racine, Wi 53406 USA

Model Badger 500-2

S/N 18091010270

Amps 6.3 Hp 1/2

Volts 120 Hz 60 1 Ph

Warranty 2 years

2021 Badger 500

InSinkErator Div

Emerson Electric Co

Racine, Wi 53406 USA

Model Badger 500-2

S/N 21021328590

Amps 6.3 Hp 1/2

Volts 120 Hz 60 1 Ph

Warranty 3 years

Operation :

2021-03-14: The garbage disposal unit failed after seizing up. Using the hex socket at the base of the unit and allen wrench to loosen jam did not work. After applying too much torque the tailpipe failed at the flange.

2021-03-14: Garbage disposal failed, blades siezed. The pipe fracture when I tried to break. After I took to workbench to break, the unit broke free but the unit still did not work.

1-1/2 in. x 12 in. White Plastic Flanged Strainer Sink Drain Tailpiece Extension Tube, 11 3/8 in. long failed

2021-03-15: Purchased the same model for $109, the same price as about 2 years ago just over the 2 year warranty. The replacement tailpipe was $2.38. Replacement was a simple swap but I forgot to break the dishwasher drain plug. Of note the warranty of the new 2021 unit is 3 years, that is appreciated.