Hi,
I have a badger 5-81 garbage disposal and I want to connect a dishwasher to it.
Does anyone know how can I open the dishwasher nipple?
Thanks
2007-04-06 19:27:40 · 5 answers · asked by ??? 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
use a screwdriver and break out the plug on the inside, connect the hose with a hose clamp or a dishwasher adaptor whichever you prefer.
2007-04-06 19:33:50 · answer #1 · answered by Brian M 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You might have two problems. A plugged line and a broken garbage disposal. Unplug the garbage disposal under the sink. Now make sure you can freely move the teeth on the garbage disposal. It will not move if something is jammed in there, removing the rubber thingy in the drain helps to see better. I think on the disposal itself there is a re-set button, you can press this and plug it back in and see what happens. It may have burned up after being jammed, in which case you need a new one. Installing one isn't real difficult, but still a challenge. If the dishwasher won't drain and the garbage disposa side won't either you have a clog somewhere. Do you have a clean-out drain? it should be outside near the kitchen outside walls . It would be a 3 or 4 ": pipe with a cap on it and a square thing to put a wrench on it. Turn it counter clockwise and remove it. be aware that it may gush whatever is in there out. If the water is standing in there you need to put a snake down there and loosen up the clog. If this clean-out has nothing in it then your clog is somewhere between the disposal, the dishwasher and the cleanout. You can also try and put the snake in the already draining side I hope this helps.
2016-03-18 06:59:41 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
brian forgot to say hit the screwdriver with a hammer and that is how you will knock the plug into the disposer. you could use a punch, an extension for a socket set, even a long bolt about 3/8" diameter. you can pick the plug out of the disposer with a pair of needle nose pliers if the disposer is already installed in the sink. if not, just turn it upside down and shake it out. good luck, hope this helps.
2007-04-06 20:02:33 · answer #3 · answered by car dude 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Badger 5-81
2016-11-14 03:53:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put a screwdriver into the hole and tap it with a hammer, after it's out take the piece out so it won't jam the blades and then connect the hose.
2007-04-06 22:57:24 · answer #5 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
All three answers are correct. Be certain to remove the plug once you have knocked it out.
2007-04-09 05:48:59 · answer #6 · answered by big_mustache 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋