InSinkErator Badger 5XP Garbage Disposal, 3/4 HP Food Waste Disposal Unit
Badger 5 garbage disposals feature a galvanized steel grind system. 26 oz grind chamber, permanently lubricated upper and lower bearings, single phase motor, wall switch control, 120V, 60HZ, 1-1/2″ cushioned slip joint drain connection, waterborne grey enamel finish, 12-5/8″ overall height of food disposal unit.
Product Features
- 26 oz. Grind chamber with galvanized steel grind system
- 3/4 Horsepower Dura-Drive Induction Motor
- We come to You 3- Year In-Home Limited Warranty
- Power cord not included
- Made in the U.S.A.
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Appears Good Quality (Longer Lasting Than 1/3HP) It appears Amazon has deleted or lost years (2010-2015) of reviews for this disposer so, I will re-post my previous reviews:I have a small apartment complex where I have been using the lowest cost (1/3 HP) models for tenants. Two reasons: first, the low cost and second, because I can’t always know how a tenant will (or will not) use the disposer.After using the lowest cost disposers for over 20 years now, I find the newest models have not withstood regular use for more…
If you have an older version of the badger 1, this is a straight fit. Our last Badger 1 finally gave up the ghost after 11 years of reliable service; so I replaced it with the same model. As long as you don’t abuse most disposal units – by throwing bones or spoons and whatnot down them – they should give years of trouble free service.As it’s a direct replacement, I didn’t even bother to go through the hassle or removing the old sink flange and having to putty in a new one as the existing one was just fine. It took me about 5 minutes to replace old…
Install took about an hour by myself I’m not what you’d call a handyman, although I’ve been working to get better at that. I will now at least try a home project before passing on it. So, when our 15-year garbage disposal died I had another opportunity. I determined our old unit to be a Badger 5 1/2 HP (this exact item). I didn’t have time to wait for the item to arrive from Amazon so I went to Home Depot and coughed up an extra $20 for the Badger 500 – Home Depot’s branded version of this item. They are identical except for…