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Posted: 1/6/2006 5:26:38 AM EDT
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Should be plug and play. Any one with any sort of mechanical ability should be able to do it.
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Posted: 1/6/2006 5:26:38 AM EDT
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It is a very simple procedure. If you follow the instructions that come with the replacement, it should be very easy.
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Posted: 1/6/2006 5:33:14 AM EDT
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I just replaced mine last month.
The basic mount was already in place (no sense in changing it) and I found the same model (but now made out of plastic). I just rewired the connections and twisted the new unit in place. 30 minutes of work. 
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Posted: 1/6/2006 5:34:31 AM EDT
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No. Sink drain attachment, locking collar underneath, discharge pipe, and electrical plug. That's it. |
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Posted: 1/6/2006 5:35:22 AM EDT
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It should be easy, as mentioned above. If you happen to screw it up please post a play-by-play and pics.
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Posted: 1/6/2006 5:36:51 AM EDT
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It is easy. If you intend to use the exact same model, just bolt the new one on. Most come with a new ring for the bottom of the sink, so if you want to replace that just pick up a small tub of plumber's putty to seal it with. It is very easy to do. If you are planning to get the same one so you can reuse the existing mount, don't limit yourself. If you just want the same one, that's fine, but installing one from scratch is about as difficult as putting a barrel on an upper receiver! If you can do that, you can put in a disposal.
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Posted: 1/6/2006 5:39:00 AM EDT
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Easy job. In fact, I just watched the "Toolbelt Diva" do it last week. If she can do it with those big, beautiful cans in her way, anyone can. |
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Posted: 1/6/2006 5:39:12 AM EDT
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yup. I did mine a month ago. all you need is a screw driver to hook up the electrical (access panel) and to tighten the drain clamp. Do yourself a favor and get a 555ss or 777ss (5 or 7 year warranty ones). The others like the badger 3 are junk.
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Posted: 1/6/2006 5:41:34 AM EDT
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It was simple. I do recommend shutting off the circuit breaker, and not just the wall switch, to the disposer while doing the job.
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Posted: 1/6/2006 5:48:31 AM EDT
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Well I'll have to work around my man-boobs. If I screw it up I am sure that Mrs. Wedge will tape it, so I get some mpeg files uploaded and release it on DVD. Perhaps with a directors cut, and alternate ending where I fight the in-sink-erator on the surface of Mars. |
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Posted: 1/6/2006 2:12:18 PM EDT
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My disposal died, I went to HomeDepot bought the same exact model and had the old one out and the new one in within 30 minutes.
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Posted: 1/6/2006 2:28:19 PM EDT
[#12]
Its spelled "tough", not tuff.
Chris |
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Posted: 1/6/2006 2:30:07 PM EDT
[#13]
Easy Peasy!!
You can do it man! |
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Posted: 1/6/2006 2:33:51 PM EDT
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Fixed your typo correcting typo for you. |
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Posted: 1/6/2006 2:43:03 PM EDT
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Simple. Just a single beer install.
 If you have a dishwasher drain into the old disposal remember to punch out the plug before you hang the new one. 
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Posted: 1/6/2006 2:49:02 PM EDT
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All the ones I have ever seen are outlet plug ins.
Good advice to trip the breaker. It might be easier if you have GFIs in you kitchen to just trip that. Make sure you test it though. Plumbers putty is a little messy but if you are replacing the drain ring it is important. Just roll up a snake of it place it around the drain ring and clean off the excess when you are done. |
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Posted: 1/6/2006 2:53:33 PM EDT
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I just unplugged it from the outlet under the sink. Whatever works to really remove power. |
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Posted: 1/6/2006 2:59:55 PM EDT
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Good idea, I got jolted pretty good when I was doing a R&R garbage disposal at her pareents apartments. Shouldn't be too hard, my wife has done a few of them, and she's not all that mechanically inclined. |
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Posted: 1/6/2006 4:41:46 PM EDT
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The 30 minutes tops. I installed mine on Christmas Eve.
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Posted: 1/6/2006 4:43:36 PM EDT
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+1 your disposer should be on it's own circuit. |
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Posted: 1/6/2006 5:05:40 PM EDT
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Read this again! My dad replaced the disposer at the parents' house a few months back, and forgot to do this. The first time my mom ran the dishwasher, the kitchen was flooded. My dad doesn't like to read directions... -Troy |
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Posted: 1/6/2006 5:22:51 PM EDT
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Just be sure you punch out the plug in the garbage disposal where the dishwasher line hooks to it.... other than that...piece of cake...well not cake...more like PIE!!! |
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