Hook up disposal

How do you hook up a garbage disposal to a plug?

Tighten the ground screw with a screwdriver to secure the wire. Connect the white (neutral) cord wire to the white (neutral) wire on the disposal, using a wire connector. Connect the black (hot) cord wire to the black (hot) wire of the disposal with a wire connector.

How do I connect the white wire to the disposal?

Tighten the ground screw with a screwdriver to secure the wire. Connect the white (neutral) cord wire to the white (neutral) wire on the disposal, using a wire connector.

How do you attach a garbage disposal to a P trap?

Place the disposal into the mounting ring, making sure that the disposals outlet is facing the drain pipe connection. Tighten it until the disposal stays in place. Connect the disposal to the P-trap. Measure the discharge pipe and use a hacksaw to cut it to size, then attach it to the outlet on the disposal.

Can You Power a garbage disposal with a plug-in cord?

Even novice DIYers can easily do the work of connecting a plug-in appliance cord to a garbage disposal. Running the electrical circuit to power that garbage disposal is another matter.

How to wire a garbage disposal to a power cord?

If you look closely at the two black wires of the power cord, you can see that one of them is ribbed. Connect that ribbed wire to the white wire from the garbage disposal. Also, connect the other black wire to the black and yellow wire from the garbage disposal.

Can you plug a garbage disposal into a plug?

Garbage disposals, or disposers, can be connected with a cord and plug or they can be hard-wired with circuit wiring connecting directly to the disposal. When connected with a cord, the cord plugs into a switched-controlled receptacle (electrical outlet) that is typically installed in the sink-base cabinet.

How to install a garbage disposal wireless switch?

Installing a garbage disposal wireless switch is super easy provided you already have a power socket near the garbage disposal and also the garbage disposals have a plug-in power cord. Step 1: Plug the power module of the wireless switch unit into an existing power outlet under the countertop.

Can you put a garbage disposal on a new circuit?

Even though you’ll use a new circuit for the garbage disposal, locate the breaker switch that controls the other outlets in your kitchen. Flip the breaker to the Off position so you don’t risk getting shocked if you accidentally cut into a wire.