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| Thread ID: 104986 | 2009-11-15 05:43:00 | insinkerator | beetle (243) | PC World Chat |
| Post ID | Timestamp | Content | User | ||
| 830315 | 2009-11-15 19:40:00 | Ring a plumber. He will either replace any leaking seals or just tighten the thing up. Insinkerator are the best brand by the way, so it is definitely worth giving it a birthday. ;) | Richard (739) | ||
| 830316 | 2009-11-16 02:19:00 | If it is one of the alloy bodied ones, you will probably find that the flat sealing surfaces between the upper and lower bodies have been etched/corroded away leaving an imperfect seal. You can pull it apart and silicone the joint, but you are only putting off the inevitable. If you replace with another "Insinkerator" the fitting on your sink should be able to be used again. Straight swap!! HH |
Happy Harry (321) | ||
| 830317 | 2009-11-17 00:25:00 | If it is one of the alloy bodied ones, you will probably find that the flat sealing surfaces between the upper and lower bodies have been etched/corroded away leaving an imperfect seal. You can pull it apart and silicone the joint, but you are only putting off the inevitable. HH Agreed. My one had corroded so badly it came adrift from the sink in my hand when I investigated the leak. New Insinkerator was the answer. |
Winston001 (3612) | ||
| 830318 | 2009-11-17 08:58:00 | Agreed. My one had corroded so badly it came adrift from the sink in my hand when I investigated the leak. New Insinkerator was the answer. Doesn't say much for Insinkerator quality. We used our old disposal daily for well over 15 years, probably closer to 20 and when a plastic pipe died and couldn't be replaced we put in a Robinhood. That's been going fine now for about 7 years of non-stop use, and boy we really thrash it. Mind you, we always run plenty of water through and don't overload it so that could help. Cheers Billy 8-{) |
Billy T (70) | ||
| 830319 | 2009-11-17 09:47:00 | Doesn't say much for Insinkerator quality. I tend to agree. Our 8 year old one drops rust flakes out the bottom so some water must be getting into the motor. I've been told there is no repair or parts just replacement. Sooner or later what ever it is that's falling apart will break and the unit will be replaced with another cheaper unit. |
PaulD (232) | ||
| 830320 | 2009-11-17 19:41:00 | Doesn't say much for Insinkerator quality. We used our old disposal daily for well over 15 years, probably closer to 20 and when a plastic pipe died and couldn't be replaced we put in a Robinhood. That's been going fine now for about 7 years of non-stop use, and boy we really thrash it. Mind you, we always run plenty of water through and don't overload it so that could help. Cheers Billy 8-{) Well I think 26 years for my Insinkerator is a good innings. With the abuse that SWMBO inflicted on the beast with various stainless steel utensils, plugs and the occasional thighbones from a T-Rex, I'm suprised it lasted as long as it did. Re the Robinhood. I have replaced "3" for the inlaws in the last 20 years. Go figure. Cheers |
Happy Harry (321) | ||
| 830321 | 2009-11-17 20:06:00 | Well I think 26 years for my Insinkerator is a good innings. Great reports from old units are no proof that you'll get 20+ years from a new one. Lots of products have been cheapened over the years. Appliance makers know that people move house every 5-7years on average. |
PaulD (232) | ||
| 830322 | 2009-11-17 21:03:00 | Paul, I would still place the ISE Insinkerator brand well ahead of any other. I seem to recollect that they actually invented the machine. ;);) | Richard (739) | ||
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