Waste Management Systems: Choosing Your Garbage Disposal System
Posted on: 3 January 2017
A garbage disposal system is a convenient way to handle your food wastes without clogging your drains. However, the garbage disposal system will only be as effective as the type you choose to invest in. There are a variety of garbage disposal systems, which means your decision to choose one will require you to consider a few factors. To help you find the perfect garbage disposal system, here are key things you should have in mind when selecting one.
Your Council Regulations
Among the major things you should consider before choosing a garbage disposal system are your council regulations. These will come in handy especially if you use the municipal sewer system. For this reason, it might be a good idea to find out what the local sewer authority's disposer policy is. You may be required to acquire a permit to use a garbage disposal system.
The Blade Material
For effective results, go for a garbage disposal system whose blades are made of stainless steel. Usually, the stainless steel blades are strong and durable. In addition, they are often sharper, which helps grind your food wastes into fine particles so you don't have to worry much about clogs in your drains.
The Feeding Methods
There are two major feeding methods on garbage disposal systems: batch feed and continuous feed. Continuous feed garbage disposal systems allow you to add more waste to the waste that is already being washed down your drain. Unfortunately, since their filler necks are open, this feeding system may allow some of the waste materials to fly back out. Continuous feed garbage disposal systems lack cords, which means installation may not be easy. That is, the power switch has to be hard-wired as well as mounted before use. If you are not good at electrical DIY tasks, you may have to call your electrician for this.
On the other hand, to operate a batch feed garbage disposal system, you first have to load your food wastes into the units and then turn down the stopper. Doing this then activates the blades. Unlike their continuous feed counterparts, batch feed garbage disposal systems don't pose risks to small hands or fingers, making them safe for use, particularly when you have kids who may want to use the units. However, batch feed garbage disposals will cost you more.
Using the above information, you will be sure to find the most ideal garbage disposal unit for your waste management needs.
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