Make sure the base of the sink is dry while you are making the installation.
If still there are leaks present, use plumbing putty to seal them.
Its better to treat yourself to a new garbage disposal than it is to rely on a stopgap measure like plumbers putty, which is guaranteed to fail in short order.
#UTUBE HOW TO REPLACE GARBAGE DISPOSAL CRACKED#
Once the replacement is complete, check the system and see there is no leak present. If the garbage disposal is cracked or leaking, its probably old and possibly rusted, which means it will leak again even if you invest the time and expense into fixing it. It is unnecessary to have a long tube attached over there so use the cutter to have a tube of the desired length. Attach the bone end of the rubber tube to the switch and the other end to the converter at the base of the sink. If it is, buy a new one or check if one comes in the air switch kit. You can use the old rubber tube, unless it is damaged.
#UTUBE HOW TO REPLACE GARBAGE DISPOSAL INSTALL#
Once the top portion of the switch is in place you need to install the rubber tubing that will go down into the bottom of the sink. Step 3 - Attach the Tube to the Bottom of the Sink The new switch can be installed in the same manner in which the old one was present. Step 3: Disconnect the garbage disposal from the sink Once the electrical wires and the drain pipes are disconnected, it is time to unmount the garbage disposal from the kitchen sink. Tighten plastic nuts from below the sink to fix the gasket and the part of the switch that goes on the top. Once the screws are removed, gently move the garbage disposal away from the drain pipe and remove the tailpipe flange, thus disconnecting it from the drain pipes. Once you have opened the old switch buy a new one matching the configuration of the old one and then mount the new switch in your chosen position.įor the air switch on the outside use a rubber gasket on the top of the counter top. If when replacing the air switch you also want to change its position on the wall, use the drill to make a ¼-inch hole to install the new switch. Now it is installed generally on the sink or the counter top and also many times on the wall nearby. Uninstalling it is very easy as you have to just unscrew it and pull it out. Uninstall the damaged switch by using the screwdriver and pull it out from the base of the sink. Step 1 - Uninstall the Damaged Air Switch The garbage disposal air switches are easily available in the market and come in various finishes. For various reasons this switch can get damaged, requiring replacement. When this plunger is depressed, it pushes air through tubing that goes to the base of the sink and then it turns on the garbage disposer.
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