Originally Posted by
Eric Barker
For those that like to be up on their terminology:
The proper term is disposer. Disposal is General Electric's brand name. Not much different than saying hot water heater.
Originally Posted by
Chad Fabry
Hi Eric,
Just last week I spent a LOT of time on the phone and internet researching that bit of information. To the best of my ability and belief, I must state that it's just not true.
Garbage disposal and garbage disposer are not trademarked or trade names. All variants that are commonly used are acceptable. "Garbage Disposal" is by far the most popular and is used by EVERY manufacturer that I could think of. It's also the most common term in dictionaries and such.
If anyone has any evidence otherwise, I'd be happy to be wrong just to know the truth.
Chad,
This is where you have Eric ... "l" ... one measly little "l".
GE uses, and has the trademark on, "Disposall" - with TWO "ll".
So, what should have been a simple 'typo correction' you turned into (in your words) "Just last week I spent a LOT of time on the phone and internet researching ..."
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That said, ...
SECTION P2716
- FOOD WASTE GRINDER
- - P2716.1 Food waste grinder waste outlets.
Food waste grinders shall be connected to a drain of not less than 11/2 inches (38 mm) in diameter.
- - P2716.2 Water supply required.
Foodwaste grinders shall be provided with an adequate supply of water at a sufficient flow rate to ensure proper functioning of the unit.