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    Oct 2, 2008, 10:15 PM
    Water seeping into food disposal wiring compartment
    Hi, I've got a 1 yr old Badger 5 food disposal that has water seeping into th AC wiring compartment (on the bottom). The water is apparently seeping from the interior housing. When attempting to turn the disposal on/ pressing the reset I noticed a small puff of smoke coming from where the AC cord enters the disposal. Any suggestions on where the problems originating or repair suggestions? (the disposal will not turn on// after pressing reset using allen wrench to rotate motor it will only humm).
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    Oct 2, 2008, 10:38 PM

    Cnljones1 - turn the breaker off as fast as you can, yhis can srart a good fire. You just as well go get a new dispolsal, that one is shot I would say that the caseing has a break in the bottom or the side, I have never seen anyone repair one. While working on it leave the circuit breaker off. There's is a small plaetic that has to be knocked out while getting it ready to be installed, Good luck & GOD BLESS :: F.B.E.
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    Oct 3, 2008, 12:23 PM

    Thank you for the quick safety/ technical advise. When I initially noted the water, I unplugged the unit straight away. Your counsel on the issue of my unit being beyond repair is much appreciated. I didn't see any "handy home repair" access points on the unit & I'm sure it's that way for a reason. I've written insinkerator & hope they'll honor there "in home" 2 year warranty. The unit is less than a year old. Wish me luck & thanks again.
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    Oct 3, 2008, 12:24 PM
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    Oct 3, 2008, 06:45 PM

    Cnijones1 -Glad to of been helpful, all of us on this site try to be this way, I would say that they will live up to the warranty,But there are times that they do try to get out of one, Just stand your ground Heers wishing you the best of luck and no hassel. Have a very good day and GOD BLESS :: F.B.E.
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    Nov 3, 2008, 09:49 PM

    Cnijones1 - How did you come out on the bvadger food disposel. Did they live up to the in home 2 year policy// Im hopeing so :: Have a very nice day & GOD BLESS ;;F.B.E.

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