Installing Garbage Disposal Drain Pipe

Before you do any work on a dishwasher or garbage disposal including the installation of the dishwasher drain.

Installing garbage disposal drain pipe.

Enjoy your new garbage disposal. Finally turn on the electrical breaker to test its operation. The continuous waste pipe connects the disposal s drain to the tee fitting. This depth should be between 2 4 according to plumbing codes to maintain a proper trap.

Your dishwasher outlet hose attaches to the disposal. Garbage disposals are typically available in 1 3 horsepower up to 1. How to install a garbage disposal in a single sink. Temporarily connect the curved end of the continuous waste pipe to the garbage disposal s drain.

Use a flat head screwdriver to remove it from. Now we are going to hook up the waste pipes coming off the disposal. Whether you re doing a garbage disposal replacement or installing one for the first time it ll attach to the sink and have a discharge that attaches to the drainpipe. I am owner of built wise construction in orlando florida and today we are going to go over how to install a garbage disposal.

Many garbage disposals will require a new sink drain flange which consists of the metal disk at the drain entrance at the bottom of the sink as well as a short length of pipe that extends below the sink where the drain attaches. It will be secured with slotted screws. A garbage disposal can be installed in either a single kitchen sink or on one half of a double sink with a strainer basket in the drain of the. There will be a drain pipe extending from the side of the garbage disposal to the drain on the adjacent sink.

Then attach the wires in your new disposal according to the manufacturer s instructions insert the drain flange and screw the disposal into the mounting ring. You ll notice that your trap depth is much more than that and includes your garbage disposal. The proper way to correct the problem in your situation is to lower the drain pipe or get rid of the disposal. The main drain pipe and the dishwasher drain pipe.

The main drain pipe will always be connected but depending on your needs the dishwasher drain pipe may or may not be needed. Test the garbage disposal. Text us at 262 233 2231 for personalized help with installing your new insinkerator garbage disposal. Temporarily install the tailpiece onto the sink strainer using a slip nut and washer as applicable.

Test for leaks at the sink flange dishwasher tail pipe and mounting assembly connections. The tailpiece and waste pipe must be cut to length for installation.