What are the types of Garbage Disposals?



Posted: Monday, June 15, 2009

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If you are in the market for a new garbage disposal, you may have noticed that there are a few types to choose from. You may have also encountered some terminology such as continuous-feed and batch-feed and wondered what it all meant. Below is an overview of the main types of disposals available.

Continuous-feed Disposals

Continuous-feed disposals, which are controlled by flipping a switch on the wall or sink, are the most common type. Waste can be continually fed into the disposal as long as the water is running. The opening to the disposal remains open during operation, which is one of the major differences between this type and batch-feed disposals, discussed below.

Batch-feed Disposals

A batch-feed disposal, also called a cover control garbage disposal, works only when its stopper is in place. A batch-feed disposal is operated by adding waste and water at once, and inserting the cover to grind all of its contents in a "batch." Waste cannot be fed into the disposal nonstop because it only operates when the cover is secure. There is no switch for operation, so installation is simpler than a continuous-feed disposal. Since they must be covered in order to operate, batch-feed disposals can be good options for households with children.

Septic Tank Garbage Disposals

If you have a septic system, there are garbage disposals specifically designed for your system. Septic tank garbage disposals work like continuous-feed disposals, but contain cartridges that help break down food waste. The cartridges must be replaced every 3-6 months. It is important to note that a septic system garbage disposal should not be used to dispose of seafood shells or tobacco.

Garbage disposals make working in the kitchen so convenient that many homeowners consider them indispensible. For more information about disposals and how to determine which is the best one for your household, check out our Garbage Disposals Buying Guide.

About the Author: David Ems is the CEO of Overstock Deals, a leading supplier of over 500,000 kitchen and bath products including the complete product line from Kohler. Please visit www.OverstockDeals.com for the full collection of Kohler bathroom sinks, Kohler bathroom faucets, Kohler whirlpool bathtubs, Kohler kitchen and bar faucets, and products from over 50 other brands.
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