Disposal leak

[SteveW]

I installed an Insinkerator Evolution disposer over the weekend - no apparent leaks at the the time but now has a small leak which seems to be coming from the flange. I used plumber's putty when putting in a new flange, tightened the screws evenly, etc. so not sure what's going on.

Before I pull the unit and reinstall it, any suggestions? The instructions do call for plumber's putty, not silicone, and I have a cast iron sink. Do folks usually still use plumber's putty? Any other hints to get it leak free?

Thanks.

 

[Redwood]

I use putty and never have problems...

Double check the locking ring make sure the 3 lugs are engaged and that it is tightened all the way. It's easy to miss alug and most people don't tighten them all the way.

 

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[SteveW]

Thanks, Redwood - will check on that.

 

[SewerRatz]

You might want to use a jack to help lift the unit in place Sorry couldnt resist posting this picture.

 

[Redwood]

Ummm I can't think that would be good advice...

Funny though...

 

[hj]

jack

Why would it be a good idea? You can buy a disposer jack, but it would just be one more thing you would have to find a place for in the truck. My knee is the only jack I have to use.

 

[SewerRatz]

Why would it be a good idea? You can buy a disposer jack, but it would just be one more thing you would have to find a place for in the truck. My knee is the only jack I have to use.

I posted a link about the disposer jacks that Marco makes and sells in the other thread. It is funny that you say another thing to find a spot to keep it in the truck. I started out in a large dully Chevy with a compartmented utility body, went to a Chevy S10 then to a Full size pick up with a ARE uber tall cap, to a extended wheel bas Chevy van and now I am in a extra tall extra long sprinter van. In all reality I probably could work out of a mini van and be happy, but then I start getting jobs that needs the tools I had to leave in the garage, or need to transport an 80 gallon water heater. Kind of wish I can have both worlds a nice small service van, heading out repairing faucets and testing RPZs, but then I like to rod out sewers and do sewer repairs.

 

[Kingsotall]

Mainlines and interceptors.... The smell of money!

 

[SewerRatz]

Mainlines and interceptors.... The smell of money!

Flood controls. WHOOT! Just found out that Naperville the city I live in is reimbursing home owners 100% for the cost to install a flood control or over head sewers. Thing is they have to be on a block that has constant city sewer back ups to qualify.

 

[SteveW]

You might want to use a jack to help lift the unit in place Sorry couldnt resist posting this picture.

Don't laugh - kept leaking majorly even after resetting the flange with fresh plumber's putty and attempting to seat the disposer on the flange 3 times. Like Redwood said, must have kept missing one of the lug ears. I finally broke down and got out the scissors jack from the car and it worked.

Maybe I'm a weenie but trying to hold a big, heavy Insinkerator Evolution Excel in place with one hand while turning the lug wheel with the other just wasn't working out.

 

[SewerRatz]

*snickers* Hey what ever works

 

[Redwood]

Redwood don't need no stinkin jack...

It works now, thats what counts!

 

[Patrick88]

LOL
that is so good.

 

[Redwood]

Just as long as he didn't do the rest of the job like the guy who used the jack it should be okay...

Hmmm...
How about if you post a pic...

 

[hj]

jack

I put my knee under the disposer and lift it with that. That way I have two hands to position the lock ring, and I do not have to hurry before my arm gets tired.

 

[Kingsotall]

Embarrased to say but I learned this trick to install disposals from The Family Handyman. It was like using your knee but your foot. It worked great then one day I was too busy and held it in place, was not as awkward as before and I no longer use the foot! lol