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once you have pics it will be easier but the box and everything else should be pretty easy you can use bigget box with a single outlet in it if you are not used to squeezing wires into a box..
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http://66.39.51.245/wasteking/company/literature/pdf/Waste%20King%20Owners%20Guide.pdf
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First, find the circuit breaker turn it off! Turn on the disposal to be sure.
Then either, cut out drywall (better option) so you can install an old work 1 gang box. You may want to score the...
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Thanks guys, will follow the advice and post pictures. Feel free to mock them, at least I'm trying to do it right! :nod:
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No manual :ranting:
Hmm... new outlet seems to be way to go. Old power cord disappears behind cabinetry, cannot trace it.
It cuts into Happy Hour? ;)
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Even though the new disposal has a cord, it can be hardwired directly. Read the manual, they should talk about this. Basically if you open it up near the cord you should be able to disconnect the...
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Top on my "honey do" list this week is replacing sink disposal unit in the kitchen sink. Replaced an old hard-wired unit that is activated by wall switch with one that has a 3-prong power cord...
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GFCI / No GFCI is a debatable subject, nuisance tripping isn't as likely to occur today as it might have been a few decades ago. As far as code is concerned, if you install a duplex outlet you need...
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I wasn't able to intentionally make GFCIs nuisance trip with things like motors, old-style desktop fluorescent lamps, and even a super-cheap Montgomery Ward welder, and at least one of those GFCIs...
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Looks like just Romex to the disposer...not installed properly to start with.
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Do you want it to be up to code or work for cheap?
What you are supposed to do is install a junction box and an outlet under the sink. It ends up giving you the exact same results as just...
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When was the property built?
Describe the old power cord. Is it romex? is it armored cable? is it a type of conduit? Are there any markings on it and what are they? A picture always helps.
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I got it running, not a fancy job, but its under the sink and working. Thanks for the help everyone :worship:
(Hey, why didn't anyone tell me about the $*@%#*)%$! knockout plug!) :lol:
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~18-20 years ago.
Really couldn't tell you what type it is ... does this pic help?
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I recently did the same thing and used the existing wiring and connected it to the new disposal. Listen to the above posts...Do Not splice it.