"Edwin Pawlowski" > wrote in message
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> "Julie Bove" > wrote in message
> news:4Djaj.5820$Xh1.2340@trndny03...
>> Do you have one? Do you use it?
>>
>> I ask because I have one that I very rarely use. My sink has a tendency
>> to clog and every time I use the disposal, I fear that it will clog
>> again.
>>
>
> You have a drain problem. Fixing your drain pipes would probably be very
> expensive or even impossible depending on location. In your case, the
> disposal should be use minimally or not at all. You may be OK with a
> small batch of something you want to get rid of because of the potential
> to stink, but put peels and such in the trash or a compost pile. If you
> do want to grind, use plenty of water and even run the dishwasher after to
> add more water in the drain line.
>
>
I learned a lesson regarding stink and disposals and drainpipes. I did
everything in the book. I was convinced it was something wrong with the
trap or the septic system.

New drainpipes -- no more stink!
When it starts stinking again -- in go new drainpipes!

Dee Dee