jakeseacrest
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What type of disposer does everyone here have or prefer? I have an ISE 777ss continuous feed. Have used batch in the past and just prefer to have the disposer running when I'm cleaning.
Batch Feed or Continuous?
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Always owned continuous feed
models myself. It always seemed to be more convenient to me to be able to feed the disposer as it ran. HOWEVER, I just scored an ISE model 17 batch-feed unit at the local Sally Ann (it looks as if it has not seen much use at all) and I think it will very likely be replacing the 11 or so year old Sinkmaster that we have in the apartment in Montreal...
models myself. It always seemed to be more convenient to me to be able to feed the disposer as it ran. HOWEVER, I just scored an ISE model 17 batch-feed unit at the local Sally Ann (it looks as if it has not seen much use at all) and I think it will very likely be replacing the 11 or so year old Sinkmaster that we have in the apartment in Montreal...
Batch Batch Batch
No gummy wall switch, no chance of starting the disposer with silverware in the grinding chamber and it only comes with TOL machines so they typically do a better job more quietly. My all time favorite is Maytag with the reversing drain stopper and starter.
No gummy wall switch, no chance of starting the disposer with silverware in the grinding chamber and it only comes with TOL machines so they typically do a better job more quietly. My all time favorite is Maytag with the reversing drain stopper and starter.
rayjay
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I have the InSinkerator Evolution which was installed in our new kitchen and it it continuous feed. So far, a great disposer, never had a jam, and it does have reversing action <br
When I was looking at them, the Batch feed models were less money <br
Ray
When I was looking at them, the Batch feed models were less money <br
Ray
I have a 1986 Waste King continuous feed that Jeff Parker gave me a few of years ago. I saved it for when the kitchen was done and have now been using it since, almost two years. This is without a doubt the best disposer I've ever owned. Quiet and fast, couldn't ask for more. The original rubber splash-guard was a bit hardened with age so I put an ISE Evolution replacement in, works perfectly and it easily removable for cleaning <br
Continuous feed is the only thing I've ever had, I like to have it running when I'm cleaning up too.
Continuous feed is the only thing I've ever had, I like to have it running when I'm cleaning up too.
Don't currently have a disposer,
but I prefer a batch feed. (have used both) Easier installation, no worry about where to put the switch, or anything like that. I don't think I am going to put one in, even though the landlord said I could <br <br
Kitchen sink here is nearly thirty feet from the sewer.....and pitch is questionable <br <br
Plus, a batch feed machine reduces the risk for children, and also reduces the risk of the disposer being run without water, which is very, very bad on the motor seal <br <br
Lawrence/Maytagbear
but I prefer a batch feed. (have used both) Easier installation, no worry about where to put the switch, or anything like that. I don't think I am going to put one in, even though the landlord said I could <br <br
Kitchen sink here is nearly thirty feet from the sewer.....and pitch is questionable <br <br
Plus, a batch feed machine reduces the risk for children, and also reduces the risk of the disposer being run without water, which is very, very bad on the motor seal <br <br
Lawrence/Maytagbear
bobbyderegis
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Better is whatever you get used to. I always had a continuous feed Hobart KitchenAid in NY, but when I moved to Boston I had to get a batch feed just because of the electrics. I got an ISE 17 and it was wonderful. I replaced it a couple years ago with a Viking batch feed. It's a Hobart made machine, as KitchenAids were made by ISE after Hobart sold them off. I love it. It's very quiet and fast. <br
Greg
can you explain a little bit about what's under your sink? I see a tee valve and a SS hose. Is that your ice maker line? I have a similar situation and was wondering if copper line is better. Your thoughts <br
Bobby in Boston
Greg
can you explain a little bit about what's under your sink? I see a tee valve and a SS hose. Is that your ice maker line? I have a similar situation and was wondering if copper line is better. Your thoughts <br
Bobby in Boston
Love my ISS 777SS. Never had anything NOT go down, but I also make sure the drains lines are flushed with lots of boiling water several times a year. Can't beat it! Another Greg
I prefer continuous, and will have one in my new kitchen. Never cared for batch type due to the way the stopper fits into the drain opening, with the slot for the switch. Think that would be hard to keep clean
When I was a kid I had a friend whose house had a disposer that had a flow switch on the water line, and it would not work unless the cold water was turned on.
When I was a kid I had a friend whose house had a disposer that had a flow switch on the water line, and it would not work unless the cold water was turned on.
Hmm,
I have had both. Batch has the advantage of being enormously safer and (all other things being equal) quieter
Continuous feed is easier to use when you have a great deal to do at one time <br
Ultimately, it's the quality of the grind that matters.
I have had both. Batch has the advantage of being enormously safer and (all other things being equal) quieter
Continuous feed is easier to use when you have a great deal to do at one time <br
Ultimately, it's the quality of the grind that matters.
Bobby, the SS line under the sink is for the dishwasher supply. I have a friend that has a tee and separate valves just like this for the dishwasher and his icemaker line, all under the sink so it's easily accessible when needed. My icemaker line is in the basement, a brass ball-valve and copper line up to the back of the refrigerator.
Although I agree with various points made by the batch-feed contingent, I prefer the rinse-little-bits-down-the-sink-as-it-runs convenience of a continuous feed. <br
I've never (knock wood) had an accident with inappropriate items slipping into the deep, although I have a sneaking suspicion the slotted serving spoon from my flatware collection is suicidal. There have been a couple of close-call rescues of it <br
I'd like to replace my ancient, noisy, slow-to-grind unit with a nice, quiet one. Someday.
I've never (knock wood) had an accident with inappropriate items slipping into the deep, although I have a sneaking suspicion the slotted serving spoon from my flatware collection is suicidal. There have been a couple of close-call rescues of it <br
I'd like to replace my ancient, noisy, slow-to-grind unit with a nice, quiet one. Someday.
We have a Waste King Gourmet continous feed pig. Love the thing. Does what I want it to do and never a clogged drain line.
Have always had continuous feed models. There wasn't one in this house and I don't think I'm going to bother. Would require running wiring into the cabinet.
What about those "air" switches you can get in place of having a regular electric switch to turn it on/off? Anyone ever used one of those?
What about those "air" switches you can get in place of having a regular electric switch to turn it on/off? Anyone ever used one of those?
lotsosudz
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I'll share a little secret with everyone. If you run ice cubes and chicken bones down the disposal, it will keep them very sharp. We have an old Kenmore disposal. When we first moved in, it was dull and slow. However after about a year later, it is very sharp and quick. An old plumber taught me that tip, and it really works. Another hint is that if you break a glass in the sink, pick out the big chunks up,and let some of the dime size and smaller peices so down. It will make quite a racket, however it really hones the blades. I know the pro's use glass beads to sharpen them. Hope it helps. Hugs to all. David
We've got an ISE Model 65 continuous feed <br
We got it from a friend who was replacing all the Insinkerators with the faulty seals. Insinkerator didnt want them back, so for the cost of a seal kit, we got what in AU is a very expensive disposer <br
Its had a bit of squeal occaisionally as it stops, but its been the same now for over 12 months and still goes strong <br
Before that we had a Badger it was 15 years old, almost rusted solid and about as usefull as having no disposer at all : <br
I looked at the batch feed ones when we first looked at replaceing the Badger and the drain port would be below trap level under our sink, it got all too hard to quickly to do.
We got it from a friend who was replacing all the Insinkerators with the faulty seals. Insinkerator didnt want them back, so for the cost of a seal kit, we got what in AU is a very expensive disposer <br
Its had a bit of squeal occaisionally as it stops, but its been the same now for over 12 months and still goes strong <br
Before that we had a Badger it was 15 years old, almost rusted solid and about as usefull as having no disposer at all : <br
I looked at the batch feed ones when we first looked at replaceing the Badger and the drain port would be below trap level under our sink, it got all too hard to quickly to do.
I have the AIR SWITCH now.....got it from Lowes...a little pricey at 60.00...but my only alternative to a batch feed and the price of that... <br
Installed in a stainless steel double sink....already had 4 holes for the faucet and sprayer.... <br
while at Lowes....they sell a carbide drill bit for cutting out the holes, easy as pie... <br
put 2 holes on the left side and 1 on the right....first hole I installed a soap dispenser, then the air plunger, the faucet in the center, then the sprayer, and another pump for either hand lotion or hand sanitizer....all matching chrome, and all available at Lowes..... <br
food for thought the more expensive dispensers worked a lot better than the cheaper ones....trust me, been there!
Installed in a stainless steel double sink....already had 4 holes for the faucet and sprayer.... <br
while at Lowes....they sell a carbide drill bit for cutting out the holes, easy as pie... <br
put 2 holes on the left side and 1 on the right....first hole I installed a soap dispenser, then the air plunger, the faucet in the center, then the sprayer, and another pump for either hand lotion or hand sanitizer....all matching chrome, and all available at Lowes..... <br
food for thought the more expensive dispensers worked a lot better than the cheaper ones....trust me, been there!
danemodsandy
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Don't Really Like Either...
I'm not crazy about disposers. They flush a lot of nutrients down the drain that the water-treatment people have to deal with, so that they don't get into waterways. <br
And while I fancy myself to be a clean person, not everyone is, and in those hands, a disposer can contribute greatly to bacterial growth in the sink area. Someone who's in the habit of throwing bits in the sink and then not running the disposer right away, or washing the sink out, usually has a very nasty sink. My late partner was like this, and we finally resolved it by agreeing that the kitchen was my turf. I had to wait on him a lot, but better that than the ick factor <br
He used to say I was too picky. I used to tell him, "I have a little policy in life: I don't throw garbage in the sink, and I don't wash dishes in the trash can. <br
I'm not crazy about disposers. They flush a lot of nutrients down the drain that the water-treatment people have to deal with, so that they don't get into waterways. <br
And while I fancy myself to be a clean person, not everyone is, and in those hands, a disposer can contribute greatly to bacterial growth in the sink area. Someone who's in the habit of throwing bits in the sink and then not running the disposer right away, or washing the sink out, usually has a very nasty sink. My late partner was like this, and we finally resolved it by agreeing that the kitchen was my turf. I had to wait on him a lot, but better that than the ick factor <br
He used to say I was too picky. I used to tell him, "I have a little policy in life: I don't throw garbage in the sink, and I don't wash dishes in the trash can. <br
iheartmaytag
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Compost bin
I try to compost most of my kitchen waste, but the icky, nasty stuff still gets ran down the ISE continuous feed <br
As for Germs in disposer, I have a solution. It's the one I always use--ready for this--BLEACH <br
Fill the sink about half full of water, add bleach ( I like a lot say a cup) , let sit for a few minutes to clean the sink. Pull the stopper, switch on the disposer and away goes stinky down the drian.
I try to compost most of my kitchen waste, but the icky, nasty stuff still gets ran down the ISE continuous feed <br
As for Germs in disposer, I have a solution. It's the one I always use--ready for this--BLEACH <br
Fill the sink about half full of water, add bleach ( I like a lot say a cup) , let sit for a few minutes to clean the sink. Pull the stopper, switch on the disposer and away goes stinky down the drian.
