redbone3 Joined Jun 9, 2012 Messages 1,093 Location Reno, NV Sep 7, 2023 #1 I just had to remove my 1 hp. (Heavy) garbage disposal to replace a bad gasket. I found it difficult to hold it in place while doing the attachment. I got the scissors jack out of my Miata and used that to hold it in place. Made it a lot easier.
I just had to remove my 1 hp. (Heavy) garbage disposal to replace a bad gasket. I found it difficult to hold it in place while doing the attachment. I got the scissors jack out of my Miata and used that to hold it in place. Made it a lot easier.
Inked Joined Feb 3, 2007 Messages 1,024 Location Pennsylvania Sep 7, 2023 #2 I also have a 1 hp disposal and they are indeed heavy units.
paulo57509 Joined Jul 13, 2003 Messages 3,818 Location Tracy, CA Sep 7, 2023 #3 This is the single reason why I seek out InSinkErator or Moen disposals.
G George7941 Joined May 10, 2005 Messages 2,737 Location Toronto, Canada Sep 7, 2023 #4 My 1982 Mazda B1600 came with a scissor jack and I have been using it for decades to hold garburetors in place.
My 1982 Mazda B1600 came with a scissor jack and I have been using it for decades to hold garburetors in place.
G George7941 Joined May 10, 2005 Messages 2,737 Location Toronto, Canada Sep 7, 2023 #5 paulo57509 said: This is the single reason why I seek out InSinkErator or Moen disposals. View attachment 177372 Click to expand... They all come with the quick locks but, unless you are exceptionally strong, it is difficult to hold up a heavy disposer with your arms extended out.
paulo57509 said: This is the single reason why I seek out InSinkErator or Moen disposals. View attachment 177372 Click to expand... They all come with the quick locks but, unless you are exceptionally strong, it is difficult to hold up a heavy disposer with your arms extended out.