- 1.0-horsepower motor with a high speed of 2800 rpm
- Stainless steel swivel impellers reduce jamming and a removable splash guard makes it easy to clean
- Insulated stainless steel grinding components reduce noise
- Fast-and-easy mount system includes all the necessary hardware for hassle-free installation, including drain elbow and gasket.
- Rust free grinding components with a lifetime warranty against corrosion
- Requires 16.2" available space for product installation
The Waste King Legend 8000 1.0-horsepower disposal showcases an ultra-powerful motor, stainless steel grinding components, superior sound insulation, and a corrosion-proof grinding chamber for efficient, quiet, no-fuss waste disposal. Once installed, this continuous-feed waste disposer will more than earn its place in your kitchen.
Experience a More Powerful Grind
Featuring an energy-efficient, high-speed, 2,800 RPM 'Vortex' permanent magnet motor, the Legend 8000 offers more power per pound than comparative disposers. This 1.0-horsepower motor will grind just about anything, and it requires 115 volts, 60 Hertz, and 7.0 current-amps to operate.
Featuring an energy-efficient, high-speed, 2,800 RPM 'Vortex' permanent magnet motor, the Legend 8000 offers more power per pound than comparative disposers. This 1.0-horsepower motor will grind just about anything, and it requires 115 volts, 60 Hertz, and 7.0 current-amps to operate.
Jam-Free, Mess-Free Feeds
The Legend 8000 is a continuous-feed disposal, which means you can add waste while the unit runs. Stainless steel swivel impellers reduce jamming, and an easily removable splash guard makes it easy to clean.
The Legend 8000 is a continuous-feed disposal, which means you can add waste while the unit runs. Stainless steel swivel impellers reduce jamming, and an easily removable splash guard makes it easy to clean.
Grinding Components Minimize Noise and Wear
Because the Legend 8000's grinding chamber is made of glass-filled nylon, you will never have to worry about corrosion. Also, the stainless steel grinding components are insulated, so you'll get the quietest grind possible.
Because the Legend 8000's grinding chamber is made of glass-filled nylon, you will never have to worry about corrosion. Also, the stainless steel grinding components are insulated, so you'll get the quietest grind possible.
Easy Installation; Works with Septic Tanks
The Waste King Legend 8000 includes a fast-and-easy mount system, with all the necessary hardware for no-hassle installation. The disposer is safe for properly sized septic tanks and comes with a 36-inch power cord.
The Waste King Legend 8000 includes a fast-and-easy mount system, with all the necessary hardware for no-hassle installation. The disposer is safe for properly sized septic tanks and comes with a 36-inch power cord.
Lifetime In-Home Service Warranty
The Waste King Legend 8000 is backed by a limited mechanical warranty. This means that if your disposal develops a material or mechanical defect within the lifetime of the original purchaser, it will be replaced in your home--free of charge. The disposer also comes with a lifetime warranty against corrosion.
The Waste King Legend 8000 is backed by a limited mechanical warranty. This means that if your disposal develops a material or mechanical defect within the lifetime of the original purchaser, it will be replaced in your home--free of charge. The disposer also comes with a lifetime warranty against corrosion.
What's in the Box
The Waste King Legend 8000 1.0-horsepower disposal, mounting hardware, and power cord.
The Waste King Legend 8000 1.0-horsepower disposal, mounting hardware, and power cord.
By Ronald L. Linch Jr.
Couldn't be happier with the purchase.
Here are some facts:
1. This unit replaced a Badger-1 disposal which had come with our house when we bought it new in 2004. I didn't even know what type we had until I took it out. We had been happy with the Badger but it eventually stopped working. Doing some research after-the-fact, I learn the Badger-1 only has a 1/3 hp motor and 1 year warranty. The Waste King L-8000 has a full 1 hp motor and a lifetime (non-transferable) warranty.
2. Though the Badger-1 only had 1/3 of the power of the L-8000, the Waste King was actually quieter. We didn't think either of them was loud, but the Waste King was even quieter.
3. There are basically two types of disposal mounts nowadays. If you have an existing disposal, the odds are nearly 100% that it's installed utilizing either a 3-bolt mount system or the EZ mount system. If you are planning to replace a disposal that required a 3-bolt mount system (such as the Badger-1) with a disposal that requires the EZ mount system (such as the Waste King) you will also need to purchase the following adapter kit: Anaheim Mfg Co 3 Bolt Mount Adapter Kit 3101.
* The above adapter kit is sold here on Amazon for less than $10 and is very easy to install. All you do is swap out two pieces that came with your EZ mount disposal with the two pieces in the kit. You will then be able to connect your new EZ mount disposal to a sink that contains 3-bolt mount hardware. On a scale of 1-10, I would say that the difficulty factor was a 1 or 2. Easy! Additionally, Anaheim Mfg Co (the company that makes the adapter kit) is the same company that manufactures Waste King disposals. So, everything fit perfectly and effortlessly.
4. I had never done any plumbing but I was able to do this myself. Total time was around 2 hours... but I took my time and also (as the instructions recommended) took time to disassemble most of the plastic plumbing from underneath the sink and cleaned them out real well. I was surprised how much gunk had accumulated.
5. The instructions list nine items or tools it thinks you might need to get the job done... but you will likely need much less. I only needed two tools myself: a screwdriver and a hacksaw. The screwdriver was used to tighten the three screws of the 3-bolt mount system while the hacksaw was used to slightly shorten a couple plastic pieces (the horizontal sink pipe leading from main sink line to disposal & the discharge elbow coming off the disposal).
6. Another concern I had was whether the different lengths of the Badger disposal versus my Waste King disposal might cause plumbing alignment problems when I tried to put everything back together. It was not an issue. I'm now guessing the actual plumbing location within the different brands of disposals are standard. In other words, if one disposal is 16 inches deep while the other is 20 deep inches deep, both would have plumbing entering the disposal at 9 inches down from the top.
7. I bought this unit after seeing Consumer Reports (Aug 2009 issue) rate it highest out of six disposals they tested. They also showed the price as $230, so seeing it on Amazon for much less and reading all the positive reviews made it a no brainer.
Hope this helps!
Here are some facts:
1. This unit replaced a Badger-1 disposal which had come with our house when we bought it new in 2004. I didn't even know what type we had until I took it out. We had been happy with the Badger but it eventually stopped working. Doing some research after-the-fact, I learn the Badger-1 only has a 1/3 hp motor and 1 year warranty. The Waste King L-8000 has a full 1 hp motor and a lifetime (non-transferable) warranty.
2. Though the Badger-1 only had 1/3 of the power of the L-8000, the Waste King was actually quieter. We didn't think either of them was loud, but the Waste King was even quieter.
3. There are basically two types of disposal mounts nowadays. If you have an existing disposal, the odds are nearly 100% that it's installed utilizing either a 3-bolt mount system or the EZ mount system. If you are planning to replace a disposal that required a 3-bolt mount system (such as the Badger-1) with a disposal that requires the EZ mount system (such as the Waste King) you will also need to purchase the following adapter kit: Anaheim Mfg Co 3 Bolt Mount Adapter Kit 3101.
* The above adapter kit is sold here on Amazon for less than $10 and is very easy to install. All you do is swap out two pieces that came with your EZ mount disposal with the two pieces in the kit. You will then be able to connect your new EZ mount disposal to a sink that contains 3-bolt mount hardware. On a scale of 1-10, I would say that the difficulty factor was a 1 or 2. Easy! Additionally, Anaheim Mfg Co (the company that makes the adapter kit) is the same company that manufactures Waste King disposals. So, everything fit perfectly and effortlessly.
4. I had never done any plumbing but I was able to do this myself. Total time was around 2 hours... but I took my time and also (as the instructions recommended) took time to disassemble most of the plastic plumbing from underneath the sink and cleaned them out real well. I was surprised how much gunk had accumulated.
5. The instructions list nine items or tools it thinks you might need to get the job done... but you will likely need much less. I only needed two tools myself: a screwdriver and a hacksaw. The screwdriver was used to tighten the three screws of the 3-bolt mount system while the hacksaw was used to slightly shorten a couple plastic pieces (the horizontal sink pipe leading from main sink line to disposal & the discharge elbow coming off the disposal).
6. Another concern I had was whether the different lengths of the Badger disposal versus my Waste King disposal might cause plumbing alignment problems when I tried to put everything back together. It was not an issue. I'm now guessing the actual plumbing location within the different brands of disposals are standard. In other words, if one disposal is 16 inches deep while the other is 20 deep inches deep, both would have plumbing entering the disposal at 9 inches down from the top.
7. I bought this unit after seeing Consumer Reports (Aug 2009 issue) rate it highest out of six disposals they tested. They also showed the price as $230, so seeing it on Amazon for much less and reading all the positive reviews made it a no brainer.
Hope this helps!
By Andrew Rouse
So I know next to nothing about buying a garbage disposal, for the past ten years I’ve lived in huge cities and haven’t had any room (or necessity for that matter) to purchase one. Having recently bought a house, all that has changed. From dishwasher to washer to dryer to garbage disposal, I’m having to educate myself about them and purchase them with informed decision making skills. Yikes.
With the garbage disposal shopping, I quickly learned that the big brands are Waste King and Sinkerator and that those were the two best places to start. After going over several models and two trips to two separate best buys (who, by the way, really need to amp up their customer service model) I cheated and had my mom choose one for me. Sue me. So she chose this particular brand, and wow—it works really well, I can’t believe how easy it makes my life. I can put bones, and tough food products down the disposal, and it makes cooking really simple. Go figure.
Update: As an aside, I also learned from my research that the best way to clean my disposal is to use citric acid. Having previously had no idea what citric acid was used for, I decided to order some from Amazon, going with the brand my sister uses: Citric Acid Powder - Ultra Fine Pure Powdered Crystals - Natural Preservative Food Grade Quality (16 oz) and gave it a whirl after 3 months of using my disposal. I let the citric acid sit with some water in the disposal for about ten minutes, and then I let it run for a solid 2 minutes. I repeated the procedure a few times and after about 30 minutes—wow, all the leftover gunk and food was flushed out of the disposal, leaving it clean with a very mild citrus scent. I feel like I’m becoming a real DIY at home kind of guy.
With the garbage disposal shopping, I quickly learned that the big brands are Waste King and Sinkerator and that those were the two best places to start. After going over several models and two trips to two separate best buys (who, by the way, really need to amp up their customer service model) I cheated and had my mom choose one for me. Sue me. So she chose this particular brand, and wow—it works really well, I can’t believe how easy it makes my life. I can put bones, and tough food products down the disposal, and it makes cooking really simple. Go figure.
Update: As an aside, I also learned from my research that the best way to clean my disposal is to use citric acid. Having previously had no idea what citric acid was used for, I decided to order some from Amazon, going with the brand my sister uses: Citric Acid Powder - Ultra Fine Pure Powdered Crystals - Natural Preservative Food Grade Quality (16 oz) and gave it a whirl after 3 months of using my disposal. I let the citric acid sit with some water in the disposal for about ten minutes, and then I let it run for a solid 2 minutes. I repeated the procedure a few times and after about 30 minutes—wow, all the leftover gunk and food was flushed out of the disposal, leaving it clean with a very mild citrus scent. I feel like I’m becoming a real DIY at home kind of guy.
By PDX_innovation
This thing is exactly as everyone else has described. I, like many others, replaced an old ISE Badger with this unit, and it's heads and shoulders above in quality, function, quietness, etc. It grinds everything in seconds (as opposed to batting it around in the chamber for multiple cycles like the Badger). The original plumbing from the Badger lined right up and worked the first time. I'm very pleased with this item... although, there is one thing that I want to note; I read somewhere that if you use the EZ mount system that comes with it, you won't need plumber's putty - one can just use the gasket. This is true ONLY if using a flat lipped SS sink, and even then the rubber seal is optional as opposed to the putty (you can use only one, the putty or the seal with a SS sink, but not both). It's better said that you WILL need plumber's putty, and if you have a stainless steel sink, you have the option to use the thin rubber gasket (I'd use plumber's putty). Other than that minor detail (which made me take an unexpected run to our local hardware store), this unit is great. The one last thing I will say is around quietness. I've read some reviews that talk about how quiet or not quiet it is. I don't understand the desire to have an ultra-quiet garbage disposal. I mean, one needs to run water while the run the disposal, and a full-blast of the faucet going into a spinning basket creates a notable level of sound anyway, plus I want to be able to hear the load of the disposal so I can know when it's clear. This unit is by no means noisy, but I just don't see the desire to go ultra-quiet. Again, this big-boy Waste King is awesome.
By Christopher Motter
I ordered this Waste King L-8000 to replace a wimpier 3/4hp model that had been installed for about 8 years.
The old model still worked and was a decent disposal, but it had recently committed a grievous error...
Once a week I host my friends for dinner, usually its pizza and beer and we watch a game, but during the summer months it turns to BBQ and assorted cooked meats. On one of these occasions, i tossed in a chicken drumstick and a few Buffalo wing bones, flicked on the disposal and waited for 30 seconds of god awful racket and grinding to destroy the refuse of our sumptuous feast. It had failed miserably... bone shards were visibly numerous, and the drumstick was practically whole! My friends immediately began hooting and hollering about how much of a sissy disposal i had (as only beer fueled friends can) and as you can imagine, I received quite a few Waste king links on Amazon shortly after from the aforementioned buddies.
In my shame and fury, i selected the 1 HP Waste King 8000 and ordered it immediately due to its good reviews and evidently unbridled power to destroy the scraps of my feedings without remorse.
I was not disappointed! The day after it was installed, we BBQ'd and kept every bone we flayed. I crammed in a dozen buffallo wings, half a cup of edamame shells and 4 chicken drumsticks to start and engaged the L-8000.
MADNESS!! The Good King ANNIHILATED the offering and screamed for more! MORE!!! Every bone, shell, scrap and morsel of gristle was fed into its angry maw as it howled in a frenzy of destruction! After it spun down, i checked the interior, nothing remained save a few paltry specks of gristle and the haunting smell of an Apex Predator.
My friends were very impressed, honor was returned to my Condo, and now i have an unstoppable Garbage disposal that is just waiting to destroy anything i can throw at it.
Thank you, Amazon. And thank you, Waste King for making a disposal that makes WAR with meat bones in a manner most fitting.
Update DEC 1, 2014:
The Mad King was a hungry Royal this Thanksgiving, my friends. It spent most of the day just gazing longingly at the turkey carcass that was quickly exposed by my families consumption. At the end of the meal, as we cleaned up, the in-laws mentioned how much they hate throwing the bones away after having made soup with them. Stinks up the garbage can apparently until garbage pick up comes along.
I calmly looked over the assembled peoples and began stuffing the king with the Turkey Drumsticks and assorted bone flotsam...Then I let it rip.
So filled with cartilage and bone, the Machine didn't know what to do at first. Bones were attempting to fight their way out of the machine, to no avail as it spun up to full power!
But in just 20 seconds, this screaming vortex RAVAGED the turkeys frame until it was no more!
The in-laws were shocked at the apparent violence committed in my sink, but they respected it...and maybe feared it, too.
Maybe we should all be a bit fearful of the Waste King...
For meritorious duty in a Thanksgiving dinner, I award the Waste King L-8000 a 6th Star with "V" device. Huzzah!
The old model still worked and was a decent disposal, but it had recently committed a grievous error...
Once a week I host my friends for dinner, usually its pizza and beer and we watch a game, but during the summer months it turns to BBQ and assorted cooked meats. On one of these occasions, i tossed in a chicken drumstick and a few Buffalo wing bones, flicked on the disposal and waited for 30 seconds of god awful racket and grinding to destroy the refuse of our sumptuous feast. It had failed miserably... bone shards were visibly numerous, and the drumstick was practically whole! My friends immediately began hooting and hollering about how much of a sissy disposal i had (as only beer fueled friends can) and as you can imagine, I received quite a few Waste king links on Amazon shortly after from the aforementioned buddies.
In my shame and fury, i selected the 1 HP Waste King 8000 and ordered it immediately due to its good reviews and evidently unbridled power to destroy the scraps of my feedings without remorse.
I was not disappointed! The day after it was installed, we BBQ'd and kept every bone we flayed. I crammed in a dozen buffallo wings, half a cup of edamame shells and 4 chicken drumsticks to start and engaged the L-8000.
MADNESS!! The Good King ANNIHILATED the offering and screamed for more! MORE!!! Every bone, shell, scrap and morsel of gristle was fed into its angry maw as it howled in a frenzy of destruction! After it spun down, i checked the interior, nothing remained save a few paltry specks of gristle and the haunting smell of an Apex Predator.
My friends were very impressed, honor was returned to my Condo, and now i have an unstoppable Garbage disposal that is just waiting to destroy anything i can throw at it.
Thank you, Amazon. And thank you, Waste King for making a disposal that makes WAR with meat bones in a manner most fitting.
Update DEC 1, 2014:
The Mad King was a hungry Royal this Thanksgiving, my friends. It spent most of the day just gazing longingly at the turkey carcass that was quickly exposed by my families consumption. At the end of the meal, as we cleaned up, the in-laws mentioned how much they hate throwing the bones away after having made soup with them. Stinks up the garbage can apparently until garbage pick up comes along.
I calmly looked over the assembled peoples and began stuffing the king with the Turkey Drumsticks and assorted bone flotsam...Then I let it rip.
So filled with cartilage and bone, the Machine didn't know what to do at first. Bones were attempting to fight their way out of the machine, to no avail as it spun up to full power!
But in just 20 seconds, this screaming vortex RAVAGED the turkeys frame until it was no more!
The in-laws were shocked at the apparent violence committed in my sink, but they respected it...and maybe feared it, too.
Maybe we should all be a bit fearful of the Waste King...
For meritorious duty in a Thanksgiving dinner, I award the Waste King L-8000 a 6th Star with "V" device. Huzzah!
By Mike T
Our Waste King 8000 replaced an Insinkerator Badger 5 that cracked and began leaking. This review is for people in the same situation, and it's written to help you get your do-it-yourself installation right the first time. I'll refer to your old Badger as the "ISE."
*** SUMMARY: Either buy the 3101, then throw it out the next day and do it all over again when you're dissatisfied with the appearance, or don't buy the 3101 and do it right the first time. ***
Your ISE was probably mounted with a 3-bolt mounting system. You'll be able to tell by looking at the point where the ISE meets the sink. If you see three long bolts pointing straight up and down, spread out evenly around the cylinder, then that's what you have. This Waste King model is an EZ-mount, which is a different kind of mount. So you have two choices.
First choice: order the "3101 ISE Adapter Kit," which allows an EZ-mount Waste King to attach to an existing 3-bolt mount. This is definitely the easiest solution. HOWEVER, a couple things to consider. One, in the process of removing the ISE, you'll probably twist the mount enough to cause the old plumber's putty to begin disintegrating. If you have any sort of perfectionist streak in you or personal pride about your handyman abilities, you'll want to go to the hardware store to get new plumber's putty (about $2), disassemble the mount, clean it, and then put it all back together with a new layer of putty. This is almost exactly the same amount of work as if you'd just removed the 3-bolt mount, thrown it away, and freshly mounted the Waste King. Two, if you use the existing 3-bolt system, then your sink drain's rim will continue to say "IN-SINK-ERATOR" even though you probably now hate that brand for manufacturing a Badger that failed after only a few years. Toss it all out and you'll have a brand-new rim that proudly proclaims your new allegiance to Waste King.
Second choice: Skip the 3101 and switch to EZ-mount. I recommend this. It's not as hard as it might sound. You'll need to unscrew three bolts, then carefully pry out the metal ring that holds the whole thing in place. Toss it all out and you should be left with a sink drain hole that you can scrub clean (but resist the urge to turn on the faucet at this point!). Follow the easy instructions that came with the Waste King, and you'll be done in about 30 minutes.
As for the disposal itself compared to the Badger, a few things to consider:
- The sink opening is narrower. This means you'll need to chop that brown apple in half first.
- The Waste King makes a very brief, scary sound when you start it up. You'll think for a moment you dropped a spoon down the drain. But it's literally about a tenth of a second long, and the owner's manual says it's normal. Ours seems to have loosened up after a few days, and now it's barely noticeable.
- The new disposal is slightly quieter. I got used to a certain sound change that told me everything was (or all too often wasn't) ground up in the ISE. I'll need to retrain my ear.
- The disposal is a few inches longer than the Badger. But the connections are all at the same height (unless you do the 3101 method, which moves the connections about a half-inch lower). You might want to save the black L-shaped drain pipe from the Badger, because it has already been cut to the right size for the connection to your drain system.
All in all, we're very happy we took the time to investigate alternatives rather than reflexively ordering another Badger. The Waste King is a good product.
*** SUMMARY: Either buy the 3101, then throw it out the next day and do it all over again when you're dissatisfied with the appearance, or don't buy the 3101 and do it right the first time. ***
Your ISE was probably mounted with a 3-bolt mounting system. You'll be able to tell by looking at the point where the ISE meets the sink. If you see three long bolts pointing straight up and down, spread out evenly around the cylinder, then that's what you have. This Waste King model is an EZ-mount, which is a different kind of mount. So you have two choices.
First choice: order the "3101 ISE Adapter Kit," which allows an EZ-mount Waste King to attach to an existing 3-bolt mount. This is definitely the easiest solution. HOWEVER, a couple things to consider. One, in the process of removing the ISE, you'll probably twist the mount enough to cause the old plumber's putty to begin disintegrating. If you have any sort of perfectionist streak in you or personal pride about your handyman abilities, you'll want to go to the hardware store to get new plumber's putty (about $2), disassemble the mount, clean it, and then put it all back together with a new layer of putty. This is almost exactly the same amount of work as if you'd just removed the 3-bolt mount, thrown it away, and freshly mounted the Waste King. Two, if you use the existing 3-bolt system, then your sink drain's rim will continue to say "IN-SINK-ERATOR" even though you probably now hate that brand for manufacturing a Badger that failed after only a few years. Toss it all out and you'll have a brand-new rim that proudly proclaims your new allegiance to Waste King.
Second choice: Skip the 3101 and switch to EZ-mount. I recommend this. It's not as hard as it might sound. You'll need to unscrew three bolts, then carefully pry out the metal ring that holds the whole thing in place. Toss it all out and you should be left with a sink drain hole that you can scrub clean (but resist the urge to turn on the faucet at this point!). Follow the easy instructions that came with the Waste King, and you'll be done in about 30 minutes.
As for the disposal itself compared to the Badger, a few things to consider:
- The sink opening is narrower. This means you'll need to chop that brown apple in half first.
- The Waste King makes a very brief, scary sound when you start it up. You'll think for a moment you dropped a spoon down the drain. But it's literally about a tenth of a second long, and the owner's manual says it's normal. Ours seems to have loosened up after a few days, and now it's barely noticeable.
- The new disposal is slightly quieter. I got used to a certain sound change that told me everything was (or all too often wasn't) ground up in the ISE. I'll need to retrain my ear.
- The disposal is a few inches longer than the Badger. But the connections are all at the same height (unless you do the 3101 method, which moves the connections about a half-inch lower). You might want to save the black L-shaped drain pipe from the Badger, because it has already been cut to the right size for the connection to your drain system.
All in all, we're very happy we took the time to investigate alternatives rather than reflexively ordering another Badger. The Waste King is a good product.
By coffii_howz
We replaced an old 1/2 HP that couldn't handle limes. By comparison and for the money it can't be beat. it was wonderful and i want to try to put a whole chicken down it. its a dream, buy one!
By Victor Johnson
Quite easy to install!
Badger:
leaked after 5 years,
1/2 horse power,
about the same weight as King 1Hp
louder than King
King sink ring is made of plastic so won't rust but may get scratched easier when moving pots in the sink.
Badger:
leaked after 5 years,
1/2 horse power,
about the same weight as King 1Hp
louder than King
King sink ring is made of plastic so won't rust but may get scratched easier when moving pots in the sink.
By Mark E
The install on this was very straight forward. Maybe I'm just adventurous, but I didn't even bother to open the manual before diving in. Admittedly, I did make one mistake. I did not punch out the stopper for the dishwasher input. However, this only took a few minutes to fix. I just had to detach the dishwasher hose and punch out the plug.
Installation:
For those that had problems, or are planning a purchase, maybe this will help. I was replacing an ancient 1/3 HP Badger that used a 3-bolt mounting assembly. The older assembly uses a similar mounting ring, but a very different assembly. The old mounting ring is secured by a metal snap ring that keeps it from sliding off the flange, and 3 bolts connected to the mounting ring that tighten the flange to the sink hole.
The Waste King L-8000 uses an "EZ Mount" assembly. You may be tempted to try to save time and attached the Waste King to the existing mounting ring with an adaptor, but don't! Use the assembly that came with the L-8000. It is easy to install, should take less than 5 minutes once the old assembly is removed, and because the new mounting ring is held on to the flange with a rubber cushion mount, vibration is minimized along with the noise. Very quiet operation.
To remove the old assembly, first loosen the bolts, push up the mounting ring and remove the snap ring. The mounting ring will slide right off. Then just pull the flange from inside the sink and insert the new one. The new flange comes with a thin rubber gasket to use under the top lip so you will not need to apply plumbers putty. From the bottom fist slide on the fiber gasket, then screw on the threaded support ring. This will secure the flange to the sink hole. Then slide on the mount ring, and under that install the rubber cushion mount to keep it from sliding off. That's it. The assembly is in place and you can attach the disposer to the new mounting ring. Excluding the time it takes to remove the old assembly, installing the new assembly should literally take less than 5 minutes. It's very simple.
One other important note, if you use the adapter it will lower the position of the unit, potentially causing the the output port to not line up with your existing pipe. This will add more time, require more tools (such as a hacksaw), and may require purchasing additional PVC piping.
Some of the problems that may occur are attaching the pipes or power supply. If you have a switched outlet under the sink, use it. The cord is already attached to the L-8000. If not, you'll have to turn off power from the breaker, remove the electric cover plate and replace the electrical cord. Attaching and existing dishwasher hose should not be an issue. Worst case you may need a longer hose.
As far as the pipes, I've replaced a few disposers, and the position where the discharge tube connects seems to be fairly standard. Even though the L-8000 is deeper than my badger, the old discharge tube lined right up to the output mount. However, if you're not as fortunate, re-routing the pipes is where you're going to spend most of your time. An outlet pipe (elbow) flange, gasket, and screws are provided. I used the new flange and gasket, but did not need the outlet pipe.
Review:
One issue with this unit is unless you are replacing an existing EZ Mount system or using a 3-bolt adapter (not recommended) you need to use the supplied sink flange, which is P.V.D. chrome; that is, unless you want to order this part separately. It is available from a variety of suppliers in other colors like white or almond, but I have not seen it in stainless steel for the EZ Mount. I would prefer the L-8000 came with a metal flange over the plastic chrome for durability, but PVD is a good type of coating. All of the 3-bolts assemblies I've seen use metal, but they are under much more pressure from the tightened bolts. The EZ Mount is tightened into place with a threaded support ring and its only stress is the weight of the disposer. I think the material may also help reduce vibration compared to metal, further reducing the noise of the unit. HOWEVER, if you are picky about the appearance of how the flange looks in your sink, before you purchase this unit I would highly recommend looking at the available aftermarket flanges available for the EZ Mount system, or consider another disposer with a different flange. I have a stainless steel sink and I think the chrome looks fine. It is a little more shiny but it doesn't look out of place. I would worry more about how it stands up to abrasions compared to stainless, or if the PVD could chip, but I'm not losing sleep over it.
As for the disposer itself, I could care less what it looks like under the sink. Its housing is plastic, but the unit underneath is metal, and in between some type of foam that appears to be designed to dampen sound. The unit is extremely quiet. I'm not sure what those were expecting who complained about the noise, but it's possible they installed it with their existing mounting ring that doesn't utilize a rubber cushion mount. The noise reduction from the rubber mount is significant. I sometimes forget the disposer is on until I turn off the water.
So far, no problems with its operation, and the 1 horsepower motor seems to be more than adequate. I have not had it long enough to test its longevity, but it has a lifetime warranty, and if it dies I will update my review.
For the price, I think this unit is a no-brainer.
Installation:
For those that had problems, or are planning a purchase, maybe this will help. I was replacing an ancient 1/3 HP Badger that used a 3-bolt mounting assembly. The older assembly uses a similar mounting ring, but a very different assembly. The old mounting ring is secured by a metal snap ring that keeps it from sliding off the flange, and 3 bolts connected to the mounting ring that tighten the flange to the sink hole.
The Waste King L-8000 uses an "EZ Mount" assembly. You may be tempted to try to save time and attached the Waste King to the existing mounting ring with an adaptor, but don't! Use the assembly that came with the L-8000. It is easy to install, should take less than 5 minutes once the old assembly is removed, and because the new mounting ring is held on to the flange with a rubber cushion mount, vibration is minimized along with the noise. Very quiet operation.
To remove the old assembly, first loosen the bolts, push up the mounting ring and remove the snap ring. The mounting ring will slide right off. Then just pull the flange from inside the sink and insert the new one. The new flange comes with a thin rubber gasket to use under the top lip so you will not need to apply plumbers putty. From the bottom fist slide on the fiber gasket, then screw on the threaded support ring. This will secure the flange to the sink hole. Then slide on the mount ring, and under that install the rubber cushion mount to keep it from sliding off. That's it. The assembly is in place and you can attach the disposer to the new mounting ring. Excluding the time it takes to remove the old assembly, installing the new assembly should literally take less than 5 minutes. It's very simple.
One other important note, if you use the adapter it will lower the position of the unit, potentially causing the the output port to not line up with your existing pipe. This will add more time, require more tools (such as a hacksaw), and may require purchasing additional PVC piping.
Some of the problems that may occur are attaching the pipes or power supply. If you have a switched outlet under the sink, use it. The cord is already attached to the L-8000. If not, you'll have to turn off power from the breaker, remove the electric cover plate and replace the electrical cord. Attaching and existing dishwasher hose should not be an issue. Worst case you may need a longer hose.
As far as the pipes, I've replaced a few disposers, and the position where the discharge tube connects seems to be fairly standard. Even though the L-8000 is deeper than my badger, the old discharge tube lined right up to the output mount. However, if you're not as fortunate, re-routing the pipes is where you're going to spend most of your time. An outlet pipe (elbow) flange, gasket, and screws are provided. I used the new flange and gasket, but did not need the outlet pipe.
Review:
One issue with this unit is unless you are replacing an existing EZ Mount system or using a 3-bolt adapter (not recommended) you need to use the supplied sink flange, which is P.V.D. chrome; that is, unless you want to order this part separately. It is available from a variety of suppliers in other colors like white or almond, but I have not seen it in stainless steel for the EZ Mount. I would prefer the L-8000 came with a metal flange over the plastic chrome for durability, but PVD is a good type of coating. All of the 3-bolts assemblies I've seen use metal, but they are under much more pressure from the tightened bolts. The EZ Mount is tightened into place with a threaded support ring and its only stress is the weight of the disposer. I think the material may also help reduce vibration compared to metal, further reducing the noise of the unit. HOWEVER, if you are picky about the appearance of how the flange looks in your sink, before you purchase this unit I would highly recommend looking at the available aftermarket flanges available for the EZ Mount system, or consider another disposer with a different flange. I have a stainless steel sink and I think the chrome looks fine. It is a little more shiny but it doesn't look out of place. I would worry more about how it stands up to abrasions compared to stainless, or if the PVD could chip, but I'm not losing sleep over it.
As for the disposer itself, I could care less what it looks like under the sink. Its housing is plastic, but the unit underneath is metal, and in between some type of foam that appears to be designed to dampen sound. The unit is extremely quiet. I'm not sure what those were expecting who complained about the noise, but it's possible they installed it with their existing mounting ring that doesn't utilize a rubber cushion mount. The noise reduction from the rubber mount is significant. I sometimes forget the disposer is on until I turn off the water.
So far, no problems with its operation, and the 1 horsepower motor seems to be more than adequate. I have not had it long enough to test its longevity, but it has a lifetime warranty, and if it dies I will update my review.
For the price, I think this unit is a no-brainer.
By MurseJeff
This was a replacement for an older model that I had that finally kicked the bucket. The model I had prior was not warranted like this one (Lifetime). The old one lasted 7 years, to replace an In-Sinkerator brand put in by the builders of my home in 2004, which I replaced in 2009 with the Waste King 2600. My most favorite favorite favorite thing about this replacement was that all the parts between the waste king models are interchangeable. So I didn't have to pull out the hardware from my sink. I just unscrewed 2 hex nuts that attached the drain pipe, unscrewed the locking ring that attaches the unit to the sink, left all the hardware at the drain in place and simply swapped out the unit: 30 minutes. The unit is quiet and claims to chew up small bones (including fingers - be careful). My water is EXTREMELY hard well water, destroyer of all my appliances. The 2600 lasted 7 years until it just said, no. With this new replacement and a lifetime in-home warrantee, I'm looking at a trouble free future. :-)
The two pictures show the sink hardware I didn't use that comes with it (there's even more - a 90 degree connector, and gasket with screws and plate). The other picture shows the metal ring and how over the dishwasher outlet, you just tap it with a hammer to loosen and just drop the disposer and lift the new one and put it in the exact same hardware without changing a thing.
The two pictures show the sink hardware I didn't use that comes with it (there's even more - a 90 degree connector, and gasket with screws and plate). The other picture shows the metal ring and how over the dishwasher outlet, you just tap it with a hammer to loosen and just drop the disposer and lift the new one and put it in the exact same hardware without changing a thing.
By Opera Fan
This product made top-of-the-ratings list on Consumer Reports, way ahead of the second-rated disposer, so I was prepared to pay the much higher price for it. But it wasn't available at either of the usual big-box DIY stores nearby, so I Googled it and Amazon came up. I'm always amazed what I can buy on Amazon, but I was bowled over by the discount. I ordered it immediately in case the price was a mistake! It came in two days, and my plumber came out four days later [maybe Amazon could carry plumbers who come in two days ;-) ], so I only went one week without a disposer (makes you remember why you have one when you spend a holiday weekend with a dead garbage disposer and extra food scraps, yes indeed!). It took the professional plumber only a half-hour to install it (of course, the electrical line was already there), and he connected it so that it works from the same back-splash-level switch the old one was on. It's no bigger than the old 1-HP disposer before it, so fitting beneath my extra-deep sink was no problem either. It does make that clunk noise at start-up that others have mentioned, but who cares? It lasts 2 seconds, and then the disposer does its job. It works great grinding up the usual stuff one is allowed to feed to a disposer. I don't plan to mistreat it, or to clog my drain line by risking giving it stuff you're told not to feed to these devices. I'm just grateful to have a disposer back in service, and if anything ever goes wrong with it, it has that lifetime, in-home service warranty.
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