Which Insinkerator Disposal for farmhouse sink?

home4shore

14 years ago

Can anyone recommend an Insinkerator disposal that I should install with my Rohl's Shaw farmhouse sink?

There seem to be many models and I'm confused which to choose.

This is the only sink in our new kitchen.

Thanks

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bopfletch
14 years ago
Assuming you have enough space in your cabinet below, any should do.
If you are cramped for space / height due to the placement of the waste line you may need a compact one.
Then do you want batch feed or continuous? Continuous is opperated by switch, batch is operated by using a stopper. IMO batch is safer, because you physically cant stick your hand in there while its running (I have kids), but most people prefer continuous.
I think most people would recommend a min of 3/4 hp.

Just FYI... I looked at the inskinkerator and waste king. i chose waste king because of its reviews (consumer reports), price (decent amount cheaper than insinkerator) and warranty (lifetime warranty). My DW does not like it because it says "Waste King" around the strainer ring in the bottom of the sink. I guess "In-Sink-erator" would have looked nicer to her. LOL...
eoren1
14 years ago
We went with the Insinkerator Evolution compact and still have a bit of space between it and the bottom of the base cabinet. I saw all of them lined up at Home Depot the other day and think that most would probably work. I'm very happy with the compact though - quiet, does the job.
Don't forget to get the extended flange though
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I went through hell with this- long story. I installed an ISE Evolution Excel, with the Rohl extended flange, AND the ISE batch feed adaptor (If you want a continuous feed you don't need this). ISE also makes an extended flange, but it has their name on it, and it didn't come in chrome, so I got the Rohl. Everything works great, now.

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