I need a disposal that chops when you push down the plunger - not a separate power switch on the wall. Does anyone know if that's how this works?
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Sounds like you're looking for a "batdh feed" unit. This is "continuous feed" and doesn't work that way - you'll have to switch this on on the wall.
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That is correct it requires power, however, the control box under the sink has abypass and will allow it ti work without power. See the manual on Kohlers website..if I recall the bypass is round and white and turns.
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Hi JennPlease send me your email address to sales@metrodesignusa.com and we will send you a free drain snake which may be better for your shower. Our Roto Rooter plunger is the best plunger in the market for toilets, but for shower and sink drains, our Roto Rooter drain snake will be a better tool for you to use.Thank youJosh
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I just plugged it into the 120 VAC outlet in my wall. It comes with a cord already attached, so no messing around with wires & wirenuts, which is nice. Of course, I had to install that outlet & outlet box because the disposal I replaced was powered by a piece of romex that came directly out of the wall through the hole cut for the sink drain pipe. Talk about builders taking short cuts!
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Plumber installed this disposal in my condo...we do have a dishwasher...and he had not problem with the installation. Was done very quickly. So I feel comfortable saying YES to your question! It's a great disposal, BTW.... pretty quiet too.
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It comes with they typical cord and 3-pronged plug. I am not at the house where I installed it to see if direct wiring via Romex and a cable clamp is practical, but why not just terminate your present wiring to a "handy box" under your sink that has a duplex outlet installed in it, and just plug this (or any other) garbage disposal into the outlet? Most disposals are equipped w/ a normal appliance cord, and this one is so reasonably priced, you could easily afford the $4 for the box, outlet, and box cover with the savings.
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Not silly, I had the same problem. I assumed it screwed on and off, it doesn't. You have to pull it straight up off of the rubber fitting. Then when you reinstall on the sink, you push it back down into the disposal an tighten everything around it. Drove me nuts until I figured that part out.
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yes, it does.. it is a little noisy.. don't know about connecting to garbage disposal. We used it in a basement sink cabinet which it is ok in the basement, would not be in a kitchen.
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This switch is open when the plunger is out (door open). I suspect you will have difficulty finding a switch that is open when the plunger is out.
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I have been doing plumbing for awhile and "truthfully" it's really NOT the sink when it come to draining power. Think about it, if you just put any sink on the floor and pour down water or any liquid, it will go through the sink hole immediately. However, what could/would affect the draining is your plumbing pipes. Some pipe drains fast and some drains slow. I have no complaints whatsover with this sink in terms of drainage, but my plumbing system is only 6 years old. Hope this helps.
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i used it once in my bathroom sink and it did a little but that maybe because my drain is so small i wish it did come with a smaller attachment for small drains,,so i just use a small plunger for my bathroom sink. i haven't tried it yet for the kitchen ,,but i only use it for the toilet ,,,it works great there ,,,
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No problems with the oil rubbed bronze Kohler sink flange color peeling off with ours. It is used in the sink that does all the washing and sees 90% of our sink activity with no color issues. It installs like a drain, plumber putty it in the hole, the disposal has an attachment on it the secures the two together. The rubber boot fits down inside & the stopper sits on the top of the boot. Do not push sown on the stopper, just set it in the opening and it seals up perfect. So remove your old drain from under the sink, clean old putty up and re-putty your new one into place and attach the disposal with the flange on the disposal. It is really simple to do, hope this helps. No problems with the oil rubbed bronze Kohler sink flange color peeling off with ours. It is used in the sink that does all the washing and sees 90% of our sink activity with no color issues. It installs like a drain, plumber putty it in the hole, the disposal has an attachment on it the secures the two together. The rubber boot fits down inside & the stopper sits on the top of the boot. Do not push sown on the stopper, just set it in the opening and it seals up perfect. So remove your old drain from under the sink, clean old putty up and re-putty your new one into place and attach the... » Read More No problems with the oil rubbed bronze Kohler sink flange color peeling off with ours. It is used in the sink that does all the washing and sees 90% of our sink activity with no color issues. It installs like a drain, plumber putty it in the hole, the disposal has an attachment on it the secures the two together. The rubber boot fits down inside & the stopper sits on the top of the boot. Do not push sown on the stopper, just set it in the opening and it seals up perfect. So remove your old drain from under the sink, clean old putty up and re-putty your new one into place and attach the disposal with the flange on the disposal. It is really simple to do, hope this helps. « Show Less
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Hi Nicole. It is a standard 2 or 3 prong plug in. Look to see if your outlet by the disposal is 2 or 3 prong. Three prong is preferred. It does have to be wired into the unit. A plug knocks out and you connect the wires onto the Whirlaway. It should explain in the directions. A hammer and a screwdriver will knock out the plug.
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My previous disposal was hard wired and I had no trouble disconnecting it and hard wiring the Legend 9950. Be sure to turn off the power at the main breaker box before disconnecting the old disposal and wiring the new one into the circuit.
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Hi Michael,I do not know. There is nothing in the installation instruction sheet that speaks to this. But, be advised - it may be a good feature to keep: shortly after installing this control switch, our electric power to the house shut off and then turned back on quickly (lights flickered once) and the garbage disposal turned on by itself! I was around to turn it off right away but if I were out would the disposal have run all day without the 20 second shut-off?Eddie
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Funny you should ask today...we are just installing it this afternoon. We actually do not have a disposal. I am sure it would be standard to instll it to the drain just fine. It is a very nice sink and we are happy with the purchase. Looks awesome.
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Hi, Hold on to handles, place over drain hole and push firmly. Be careful when you pull up so as not to get splashed. I found this plunger to be the easiest and best I have ever used. It usually works after one (maybe two) plunges and does not take an incredible amount of strength (like other plungers).