Take a bottle of food coloring the brighter the better and place a few drops in the sink of water.
Badger 1 2 hp garbage disposal leaking.
This problem is quite easy to fix as you can try tightening the metal clamp with a screwdriver to see if the leak stops.
The device is operated via a wall switch that activates a motorized wheel and grinds up food into small particles.
Turn the garbage disposal off completely and unplug the unit.
You can also try tightening the screws on the main line or replacing the rubber gasket.
Place a bag a small garbage can or a bucket underneath the sink to collect any leaking water.
If water drips from a leaking area it will leave a wet spot on the paper.
When the leak is from the top.
However when the leak is from the unit itself the best course of action is to have it replaced.
Turn on the water and fill up the sink a little less than half full.
Leave sink full for a while and then look for leaks.
But it seems pretty sensitive and is leaking.
I m not sure if it s just too weak hp and need to upgrade or if mine is ok but there s another iss.
The badger 1 is a under the sink garbage disposal manufactured by the insinkerator company.
The particles are then flushed down the waste water line.
Remove stopper s and let the sink drain.
Faulty seals cause many garbage disposal leaks.
Turn on the water and garbage disposal and allow them to run while looking again for leaks.
My disposal is 1 3 hp and it s only about a month old.