Why do I need a dispenser for a kitchen sink

Traditionally, food waste is collected in the trash, and then disposed of with other garbage. Smells with such disposal are unpleasant, especially in the warm season. Manufacturers have proposed a simple way to dispose of household waste that appears as a result of cooking. The procedure consists of chopping vegetable cleansing and other debris to the state of a liquid slurry, followed by flushing it with water to the sewage system using a special device.

What is a sink chopper?

Dispuser - while still unusual for Russians kitchen apparatus,allowing you to quickly eliminate cleaning and residues of food by grinding and sent to the sewer. It is installed on the sink, replacing the siphon. Thus, a convenient sink with a waste shredder next to which a trash can is not needed.

The food waste chopper helps the hostess to solve several problems comfortably and hygienically:

• minimizing the risk of sewage obstruction;
• getting rid of odors from the garbage can;
• reduction of time spent on cleaning during cooking.

The design and principle of operation of the dispenser

Kitchen appliances produced by manufacturers for washing are divided into two categories:

• devices of mechanical action;
• electric grinders in the sink.

Both designs are a tank equipped inside grinding elements. The waste that goes there is crushed to the smallest consistency and is easily washed with running water. All working mechanisms of the device are made of durable stainless steel.

Mechanical models

Mechanical models are not often found on sale, unlike their electrical counterparts. The driving force for the operation of devices in this category is water pressure. Her jet set in motion sharp knives. The mechanical grinder of food waste works almost silently, safely and sufficiently productively. But you should be ready for more water flow.

With a weak head, it may be necessary to additionally install a pump, but it is better to prefer an electrical model.

Electrically operated devices

Unlike the hydraulic chopper for the sink, there are no knives in the electrically operated model. It uses a rough inside rotating disk cameraon which crushing hammers are attached. Waste is crushed into small particles under the influence of centrifugal force. Such a device is turned on with a special button mounted at the sink when it is connected.

A running motor creates some noise. There are also a number of restrictions on the waste available for shredding.

Most models with an electric motor are equipped with continuous download. The appliance is turned on and the waste goes to it throughout the process of washing and cleaning vegetables, for example. After all the cleaning is disposed of (crushed and rinsed with water), the unit turns off.

Less common modifications with batch loading waste. In this case, the apparatus is turned on to process a portion of the waste, and then turn off. Such a device is less convenient.

Choosing the right model

Choosing a device in the kitchen, designed to dispose of organic garbage, the buyer wants to purchase an effective device and meet the family budget. The cost of household electric type utilizers ranges from 15 to 35 thousand rubles. When choosing a specific model of the device, experts advise to pay attention to the following points.

1. Power and engine speed.
2. Capacity, overall dimensions and weight of the working tank.
3. Consider the correspondence of the diameters of the inlet at the apparatus and the drain at the sink.
4. Note motor protection from getting into the tank of hard objects, such as cutlery. With this approach, the automatic engine shutdown should work.
5. Choose a model of stainless steel or version with high-quality anti-corrosion coating.
6. Useful reverse mode, allowing to release the tank from unprocessed residues.
7. The presence of noise insulation.

Select the device will help reviews, on the basis of which are compiled reviews of popular models on the market.

Popular models in different price categories

Franke SD 300 - a kitchen grinder of a waste of the budgetary plan with 3 levels of crushing and continuous type of loading. The volume of the working cylinder - 1.3 liters. Power and speed of rotation of the motor correspond to the household segment (750 W, 1450 rpm). Noise reduction at 75%. The diameter of the tank is 23.5 cm, and the height is 36 cm. The device weighs 9 kg. The price bracket is 15,000 rubles.

IN SINK ERATOR Evolution 200 - a device with similar characteristics, a little less power (560 W), but more popular brand. The price bracket is 28,000 rubles.

Bone Crusher BC 1000 - more functional unit. With a power of 585 W motor makes 2850 rev / min. There are a number of special technologies that prevent tableware from entering the crushing chamber, the spread of microorganisms and odors associated with their reproduction. Device weighing 6.9 kg. easy to install. Its dimensions are 44 cm in height and 21.5 cm in diameter. Price benchmark is 35,000 rubles.

This is not the complete rating of popular brands. If you want to buy a good machine, you will have to spend time consulting with experts.

Installation and operation of the device

Since the chopper will take the place of the siphon under the sink, the first stage of installation is siphon disassembly. The mount with a special gasket is mounted on the drain hole of the sink. The grinding unit is connected to it. Be sure to check the reliability of the connection. A sewer drain pipe is connected to the outlet of the device. The installation is completed by mounting the on / off button of the appliance in a convenient place and connecting it to the household power supply system.

The device should be used strictly following the instructions:

• turn on the water;
• turn on the utilizer;
• clean vegetables, wash dishes with food residues;
• wait until the end of the grinding process placed in the sink garbage;
• turn off the device after the disappearance of the characteristic noise;
• after 20-30 seconds, turn off the tap with water.

Should avoid entering the instrument chamber the following items:

• various types of packaging material;
• ropes, threads, chaff from meat products;
• metal and plastic cutlery;
• fragments of ceramic and glassware

Using the dispenser according to the instructions, it is possible to guarantee the smooth operation of the recycling system for many years.Otherwise, the device may fail, and he will need repairs in the service center.