Questions and Answers for InSinkErator Badger 1, 1/3 HP Continuous Feed Kitchen Garbage Disposal, Standard Series

A:  Hi DLXX, Thank you for your inquiry. The power cord attached to the disposal is 3 feet long.

A:  Thank you for your question, Katie. This model and all Badger models with 1/2 and 1/3 horsepower have galvanized steel grinding components. If you prefer a garbage disposal with stainless steel grinding components, you should consider a model with 3/4 to 1 horsepower. Here's the specification for this model: https://insinkerator.emerson.com/documents/badger-5-specifications-en-us-10083210.pdf

A:  Hi, thank you for your question. The grind components are galvanized steel and stainless steel on Lift & Latch models.

A:  Hi, thank you for the question. Some parts are similar and can be reused on another Badger, like the mounting assembly. If you're going to reuse other parts, please check the installation guide here for your reference: https://insinkerator.emerson.com/documents/badger-5xp-installation-care-use-manual-english-en-us-10266946.pdf, or you can contact our customer service team via https://support.insinkerator.com/app/ask if you need further assistance.

A:  Good question, Beth! The air switch is indeed compatible with this garbage disposal. It is recommended to use the InSinkErator air switch, specifically model no. STS-OOSN for the satin nickel button or STS-OO for the chrome and white button.

A:  Hi Jesse, Thank you for your question. The Badger 100 is compatible with your garbage disposal. It has the same dimensions and connections under the sink. If your sink bracket, or mounting assembly, is still in good condition, you can continue using it with your new garbage disposal.

A:  Good question, James! Both the 1/3 HP and the 1/2 HP Badger motors spin at the same rate (1725 rpm) and can grind the same items in the same amount of time. More power only means that it can do the same work with less effort.

A:  Hi Kate, We appreciate your inquiry. The installation kit is a Putty Free Sink Seal. It is a rubber seal that makes installing a garbage disposal mess-free, with no clean-up or no plumber's putty required, but creates a water-tight seal to your flange. If you will use the old sink flange installed in your sink from your old garbage disposal, you do not need the installation kit.

A:  Hi, thanks for the question. If you're using a 90-degree elbow pipe, the tailpipe provided with any new Badger disposer should line up with your current plumbing configuration without modification. If you are using straight pipe with a flared edge, then you will need straight pipe with a flared edge that is 5/8 inch longer. The Flexible Discharge Tube (model: FDT-00) can also be used to simplify the installation from the older threaded Badger models to the newer Badger models.

A:  Hello Marie, Thank you for getting in touch with us. You can certainly reuse the mounting assembly in your sink if it's still in good condition. You can use it with your new garbage disposal. The humming sound indicates that your disposal is jammed. Here's a troubleshooting guide that can help you fix the issue: https://support.insinkerator.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/515.