Disposal Switch

[ptonsparky]

I need to find a decorative type switch that will go in a kitchen backsplash for a disposal. Personally I don't see anything wrong with a standard toggle on the wall but customer wants pretty. Don't care if it opperates via contactor or latching relay, just needs to look nice.

 

[dezwitinc]

Switch

Switch

I take it she has rejected the idea of Decora?
That's about as unobtrusive as I have seen.
Or have her buy the garbage gobbler with the magnetic switch, then she won't see anything at all.

 

[480sparky]

P&S makes a Decora switch that is momentary.

http://www.passandseymour.com/news/view.cfm?id=205

 

[iwire]

P&S makes a Decora switch that is momentary.

I would be pretty irritated if someone put a momentary switch on my disposal.

 

[raider1]

I really like the air switches that they have out. They look like a switch for a hydromassage bathtub and fit into a hole on the kitchen sink. All you need to supply is an unswitched receptacle under the sink.

HERE is a link to a company that makes an air switch.

Chris

 

[brantmacga]

i like those air switches. i usually install them if i have a sink w/ disposal in an island. i have used them on penninsular counters as well. a standard decora sw. will work just fine too. there are a few different variations of decora such as the cooper aspire line, and leviton has a new line called acenti that's pretty sharp.

 

[iwire]

How about this one.....

.....I think it would look cool in the kitchen.

 

[mdshunk]

Put the disposal on "The Clapper" for that stealth look.

 

[ptonsparky]

I really like the air switches that they have out. They look like a switch for a hydromassage bathtub and fit into a hole on the kitchen sink. All you need to supply is an unswitched receptacle under the sink.

Chris

That is what I think she wants. I personally would install Bob's just for the S&Gs, but the customer's Mother In Law, my wife, would raise holy hell.

 

[raider1]

That is what I think she wants. I personally would install Bob's just for the S&Gs, but the customer's Mother In Law, my wife, would raise holy hell.

You had better keep the customer's Mother-in-law happy at all costs.

Chris

 

[stickboy1375]

That is what I think she wants. I personally would install Bob's just for the S&Gs, but the customer's Mother In Law, my wife, would raise holy hell.

Why did you even give her an option? :grin: :grin: :grin:

 

[tallguy]

That is what I think she wants. I personally would install Bob's just for the S&Gs, but the customer's Mother In Law, my wife, would raise holy hell.

I must say... I for one would find this situation irresistable. Of course with a "real customer" you couldn't do so, but with family or friends one can take all sorts of liberties for the sake of seeing the looks on their faces...

 

[mdshunk]

I must say... I for one would find this situation irresistable. Of course with a "real customer" you couldn't do so, but with family or friends one can take all sorts of liberties for the sake of seeing the looks on their faces...

Like a big honking sidearm disconnect like you'd do for a restaraunt disposer.

 

[kbsparky]

You can use just about any properly rated switch to accomplish the task of controlling your disposal. A Decora type might be just the ticket you're looking for.

HOWEVER, it should be pointed out that this type of switch is not suitable to serve as the required disconnecting means for your unit. In order to qualify as the disconnecting means, the switch has to be indicating with the word "off" plainly visible.

The workaround is to have some other disconnecting means available, such as a breaker-lock, or cord-and-plug connection under the cabinet. Then, you are free to use the decora type switch as a means of controlling your unit.

:grin:

 

[tonyou812]

I would be pretty irritated if someone put a momentary switch on my disposal.

Me too. I use my disposal all the time(used to be a chef) it would be a real pain to get rid old margarita mix if i acualluy had to stand there and hold the switch down when i could be doing something else. I have seen pnuematic switches put into granite counter tops but cannot think of a brand. start with that.

 

[LawnGuyLandSparky]

How about this one.....

.....I think it would look cool in the kitchen.

I can see that, dangling from the ceiling on an SO cable with strain relief...

 

[masterelect1]

Guarantee That she Buys This

Guarantee That she Buys This

Put in a "dimmer switch" and tell that for the really "heavy stuff" she has to crank it all the way up to the right (women love to have control) and for the "light stuff" she can leave it all the way to the "left".

I swear she will buy it.:grin: :smile:

John

 

[480sparky]

Put in a "dimmer switch" and tell that for the really "heavy stuff" she has to crank it all the way up to the right (women love to have control) and for the "light stuff" she can leave it all the way to the "left".

I swear she will buy it.:grin: :smile:

John

MORE POWER!!!!! (insert simian grunts here)

 

[e57]

Last 3 companies I have worked for made air switches standard, but if they didn't want one it was the same price for the wall switch. :grin:

FYI they have better finishes in the "insinkerator" brand ones IMO. They will also switch the hot water dispensor off during disposal use, so no need for an extra "insta-hot" circuit. (dual outlet model)

http://www.insinkerator.com/pdfs/sinktop_switch_brochure.pdf