You can also try tightening the screws on the main line or replacing the rubber gasket.
Badger 1 2 hp garbage disposal leaking.
The badger 1 is a under the sink garbage disposal manufactured by the insinkerator company.
I m not sure if it s just too weak hp and need to upgrade or if mine is ok but there s another iss.
Take a bottle of food coloring the brighter the better and place a few drops in the sink of water.
But it seems pretty sensitive and is leaking.
The particles are then flushed down the waste water line.
Faulty seals cause many garbage disposal leaks.
If you would like to help my family.
This problem is quite easy to fix as you can try tightening the metal clamp with a screwdriver to see if the leak stops.
However when the leak is from the unit itself the best course of action is to have it replaced.
Leave sink full for a while and then look for leaks.
When the leak is from the top.
If water drips from a leaking area it will leave a wet spot on the paper.
Turn on the water and fill up the sink a little less than half full.
The device is operated via a wall switch that activates a motorized wheel and grinds up food into small particles.
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Remove stopper s and let the sink drain.
Place stoppers in sink s and fill with water.
Place a bag a small garbage can or a bucket underneath the sink to collect any leaking water.