I need THERAPY!

[hoover1060]

Hi, my name is Jeff

{HI JEFF}

I'm a disposaholic...
I see these things on ebay and reason flys out the window, or perhaps in this case down the drain.
In any case, another has joined the ranks, and I hit the pavement again tomorrow with my realtor looking for a bigger place.

Everyone please welcome The SS7000, Waste King's Stainless Steel Hushmaster from about 1974 I'm guessing. This model was 2nd down from the TOL, and early with the snap-clamp mounting.
After 30+ years in the sealed box, she has once again seen daylight.
Pictures and comments to follow...

 

[hoover1060]

TA DA!!!!

I felt a little guilty opening the box, it passed quickly...
This one is too snappy to hide under your sink!

 

[hoover1060]

red caps...

On the DW drain inlet and on the drain outlet, very well protected for shipping...

 

[hoover1060]

Wait!!! There's more!

These seemingly useless red caps are in fact useful!
The larger is marked "bottle stopper" the smaller is marked "bottle cork"
HUH???
Both also have the "Waste King - Universal" logo on them

 

[hoover1060]

down the mouth

After 30+ years in the box, looks like the only casualty is the splash guard, which appears to have drooped some...
This model is one of three that featured a removable guard.

 

[hoover1060]

Family shot

This isn't even all the Waste Kings I have....
Left to right:
SS7000(1974) 2600(1986) SS5000(1983) 2000(1963)

Yeah I need some help...

 

[toggleswitch]

Hey, R U happy? Then don't worry aobut it.

 

[DADoES]

Everybody needs "therapy" for something. Be thankful yours isn't for illegal activities.

Have Fun!

 

[westytoploader]

Waste King SS7000

Another awesome eBay find!! And no therapy necessary either...I quite like the idea of collecting vintage disposers!

 

[kenmore1978]

TOL model

So what did one get on the TOL model above thkis one?

 

[hoover1060]

TOL model

the TOL model was the SS8000, was basically the same machine with the addition of a longer/taller rubber neck(hush cushion) and the grinding disk was riveted onto a cast zinc flywheel for weight. The motors were the same...

Thanks for all the kind words too!

 

[petek]

LOL
What you need to do is install a long wall to wall countertop with numerous sinks and faucets all in a row, each with it's own disposer mounted. Think of the after dinner fun and games you could have.

 

[petek]

I'd love to have a disposer again but when we moved to the country on a septic tank/field I've kinda shied away from putting one in.

 

[cleanteamofny]

Hi Jeff, my name is Larry and I am addicted to wringer washers.
My habit started at the tender age of 5 when mom did the wash in a Kenmore wringer and hung the laundry in the back yard. I'm still in denial trying not to buy anymore but my fingers twitch when I see a unit that so different than the others. There are others who share similar additions but I can't speak for them or they will kill me for spilling their moms good soap all over the floor.

Welcome to the group and please feel free to post and kick up some suds!

 

[appnut]

Jeff, I think this model is the one we ended up with for our lake house. Was the best disposal we have ever had in our family houses. and it did have the removable guard and it was so darn quiet for the time.

 

[foraloysius]

Hi all,

My name is Louis and I am ready to tell you that I am addicted too. My addictions are automatic washers and small kitchen appliances. I'm thinking of making pictures of all my small appliances, but I'm afraid there is not enough space on the kitchen counter and the kitchen table. I think it's great to be in this group. I think we should support eachother! And thank you Jeff for starting this thread!! LOL

 

[askomiele]

This thing is beautiful. But they are forbidden here in Belgium. They say it's because of the clogging in de watercleaning centers (those places where they filtring and cleaning the water). So buying one here is almost impossible.

BTW I'm addicted to washing suds, sanitizing wash and pure whites!!! (maybe because of using DASH)

 

[gansky1]

Beautiful find Jeff! I love these old Waste Kings you have. Quite a nice collection, now you can start collecting sinks to put them in!

Now where are the cookies and coffee? Way over there?? Anything that takes 12 steps isn't worth doing! -- Homer Simpson.

 

[bostonwash]

great find, amazing condition.

It makes you think where did it hide all these years. What an interesting and acceptable hobbie. Good for you.

As far as finding a new home I know what you mean. I lived in Hoffman Estates a couple of years ago. the Barrington area is even more expensive.