After reading the reviews here, I went to Home Depot this morning and
bought the Compact. I planned to install it myself, and did not buy any
extras. I could always run back to the store if I needed. The hardest
part of the entire installation was getting the old disposal out. I
think it was the original installed by the builder 20 years ago. Once I
got the old one out, the rest was a breeze. The instructions covered
everything well enough that I had no problems, inspite of my wife's
questions about whether or not I had ever done something like this
before. I did not have to move or replace any plumbing. I did need my
wife to push down on the sink collar while I attached the rings
underneath. Everything went together well, no leaks. I even took the
tension clamp off the old one and used to secure the power cord coming
from the wall.
The moment of truth came: I flipped the switch and
I was stunned! The box said 40% quiter than the Badger line, but this
thing is 80% quieter than what it replaced! I was wowed! Called the wife
in to see my handiwork, and she was wowed! (I'm her hero!) With the old
disposal, you could not watch TV or have a conversation in that end of
the house when it ran. Now, you can stand at the sink and whisper while
it runs. There is a low hum, and a very mild vibration.
InSinkErator
makes a much larger 1 h.p. unit with a stainless steel case that claims
to be 60% quiter than the Badger line. I would be afraid you couldn't
tell it was on if it was that much quiter than the Compact. This unit is
the best buy around, and would be worth it even at a higher price (but
don't let InSinkErator get wind of that). I highly recommend the
Compact, and in fact, I would recommend that you not get any other
brand!
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