Removing Power Cord garbage disposal
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- NOTE: Some people are able to squeeze the tabs and pull the piece out without cutting the metal. Also wire cutters are not tin snips they won't work well. You can cut the old wires and use some wire caps to attach the old to new wires.
Removing Power Cord from old garbage disposal to use on a replacement unit. This was done on an insinkerator badger 1.
After watching this, I took an angle grinder to the old disposal to free the cable. Worked like a charm!
Sometimes you have to get medieval 👍
Thanks for posting,
Anyone else without tin snips. The plug is compression fit. If you just press it to one side and massage it back out of the hole, it works fine and is much faster.
This was helpful, but probably not quite how the poster intended. Once I saw how the cord was kept in place, I managed to press the tabs from inside and remove it. For the one closest to the opening, I used a regular scredriver. For the one further away, I found a right angle screw-driver to be quite helpful. Press that one first, and once it's started press the easier one and it pops out. Thanks for the visual!
Same here!! Used an Allen wrench for the far one
Your right, even a pair of needle nose pliers will help depress those tabs from the inside, and between wiggling and prying with a flat bladed screwdriver, the plug will come out, and then can be used on your new disposal. Again thanks to the poster for the visual so we know the "lay of the land". No need to buy snips, and you'd have to work hard to cut through that metal. I'm planning on making a pitch-back with the old motor.
Yup.... just pushed in the tabs.
i didn't read these responses till after cutting it out but had the same thoughts, tried the screwdriver but didn't think i had a good enough angle and small enough plier set to us on this. cleaner way to do it though if you can.
I used an allen wrench for the far side. The angle was perfect.
All u have to use it a pair of Curved Needle nose and you can pinch it and it comes right out. Then you do not need to compromise the housing. Those are a great tool to have in your kit.
Are you able to use the old cord to attach to a new garbage disposal?
With your video, I was able to get the cord out without needing to cut the metal base. Since the tabs are what are keeping it in place, I used a zip tie. I ran it around the three wires to form the loop. Left it loose to be able to make it all the way up to the tabs. Once there, I tightened it up and the cord was able to come up with the tabs no longer spread out. It will only come up just enough to have the tabs come through, then with a flat blade screw driver, push the zip tie down and the cord will come out all the way. Then cut the black and white wires as long as possible and you're ready to use that cord again.
Are you able to use the old cord to attach to a new garbage disposal?
@@jpalmcomedy yes, I used the cord on the new disposal.
Awesome timing for me to see this and the direct to the point nature is what I would expect from any "How to" videos. You did a great job. I used a keyhole saw but it was as simple as you explained. Thanks much for posting it !
Are you able to use the old cord to attach to a new garbage disposal?
You can reach in and depress the tabs with angled needle nose pliers. I used 2 flat heads, did one tab at a time and removed it without cutting the case.
You could probably help allot of people out by posting a video
What angle?
Good video sir! After you showed me what to expect, I was able to sneak a small screwdriver in to fold in the “wings” one at a time and pop out the assembly (as opposed to using tin snips). Thanks again! You saved me heaps of frustration.
Are you able to use the old cord to attach to a new garbage disposal?
@@jpalmcomedy Yep! I was absolutely able to use the old power cord. The little wings were still functional and in good repair.
Just bought a new insinkerator with no cord. The Allen install wrench shape allows you to compress tab on the back side.
I was trying to twist and yank the cord loose with my Channel Lok pliers when I decided to see how others tackled the task. Your video was very helpful. My tin snips were not up to the job, and I got tired of trying to pry the tabs loose as mentioned in some of the comments, so I used a mini-hacksaw to cut through the metal and then visegrips to pry the ends back. Success!
But but...the packaging says "Easy Swap" and no cord supplied. LOL, stupid.
While it was a pain in the ass, it was done thanks to you. You saved me a trip to the store!
This video was super helpful. Hey Future Me, next time buy model WITH cord; failing that, read ALL the below comments--eventually you'll get it. I taped a note to that effect on the disposer for future reference.
I didn't have tin snips, and had trouble trying to press in the tab furthest away from the opening. So I removed the long screws holding the whole unit together (the ones you see the end of on the bottom), which required long-nosed pliers due to a funky screw head type, and some PB Blaster to loosen one of the ends rusted in to the base. Once the long screws are removed, you can pry off the base using a screwdriver twisting in between the base edge and the unit. And once you get the base off, you have full-access to use long-nosed pliers to press in the tabs and remove the power cord.
Bingo. This is the easiest solution to the problem assuming you have a torx socket that fits the screw head on hand. Like you, I could not get the tabs in far enough using the suggested strategies and it felt wrong to tun snip a brand new Badger. The bottom base came off easier than I expected.
The angled Allen wrench included with the disposal was useful for levering the tab further from the opening
Can you explain more how you did this?
Thank you so much. No other youtube mentioned the problem with the cord and I would of NEVER figured it out without seeing your video.
Are you able to use the old cord to attach to a new garbage disposal?
Are you able to use the old cord to attach to a new garbage disposal?
Yes, you will need to cut the wires coming out of the unit. Stripped the ends of the power cord wires, then connect those using wire caps to the new unit.
@@spasewalk Thanks. I've been trying to get the cord out with no success, so just ordered one on Amazon.
Thanks, this video helped. I started off trying to push in the tabs, but could only get one done, so I wound up having to cut the metal like the video suggested.
Are you able to use the old cord to attach to a new garbage disposal?
The replacement wires were like $13. Even though the wires can be reused, i think the cords were designed to get stuck within the disposal unit so that customers didn't have option other than to buy. Well, i refused to pay for additional wires when i could use an existing one. Thanks to this video.
Thanks for the video. I had to use the tin snips too. It really is ridiculous that they took all the time to figure out how to make the cord a one time use thing. Maybe it is to make a few bucks for the cord kit which is infuriating for the customer. We either have to head back to the store or tear it apart. It could have easily been made as a reusable easy to remove part.
I really needed help not having seen this connector before. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
Thanks man I thought I was losing my my mind! I ended up using a pair of Kobalt wire cutters and some elbow grease...and it worked also.
Thanks! You saved me a trip back to home despot for a new cord! Tin snips were a little burly, but they worked!
I watched this video on my phone, while under a customers sink LUL. Thanks for the help!
Are you able to use the old cord to attach to a new garbage disposal?
Thank you! You just saved me a late night trip to the hardware store 👍
Thank you for uploading this Video which gave me an idea to remove without using snips. Here it is -
1. Removed all long screws.
2. Turned disposal around as in your first image.
3. Using hammer tapped all edges(hitting multiple times) to loosen the plate binding the body frame.
4. Used flat head screw driver and worked out from one end to flip open the plate apart.
5. Narrowed down the teeth which locks the power chord and pulled it out from the plate.
Then I have it. I can reuse the same cord on my new garbage disposal.
Yeah very helpful. This cord is not commonly used and thanks to your video - now we know what to do. Well done!
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! This is exactly what I need.
No problem, just wanted to give back because I'm always looking for help myself.
Yes....Thank You!!!
YOU SPEND $110 ON A DISPOSAL AND THEY CANT GIVE YOU THE $1 CORD. IVE BEEN BEATING THIS THING WITH A SLEDGE HAMMER FOR 2 HOURS AND THE CORD STILL ISNT OUT
Hey, I spent $389 on the stainless steel “Evolution” model and same deal..NO PLUG..!
I remember the first time I tried taking one of those apart I riped it out with channel locks hahaha
That’s the way to do it!
ThankX so much I couldn't see the retainer clip! I wouldn't know about the one way cli[ps, damn consumerism is ruining our planet and keeping us working our lives away to make and buy and throw away when it breaks just past the warranty!
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR POSTING THIS!!!!!!
This man predicted my future 9 years in advance
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Your video was perfect. Thank you very much! It saved me time and money!
Awesome vidoe!! Saved me time, money and headache, thank you!!
You’re video saved the day. Thanks
Thank you so much for your video!! Much needed
Yep. 389 bucks for their “Evolution” model, no plug included, the old ones are exactly as you see here. Be sure to get some round wire joining cap thingys to join your wires together..
Much appreciated, thank you
got it off with vicegrips, pinching next to the tabs from the outside and wrestling 1 side at a time.
Aw man, thanks for making this. I was going crazy for minute. Haha
So no need to use tin snips. The plastic tabs can be pushed from the access hole. I used a small flay head screwdriver to press the tab and lift the cord, then rotate cord and press the opposite one. Popped out with a little pulling. The old bx connector screwed right into the hole.
Thank so much! You saved my life! Thanks 👏👏👏
After watching this video I was able to take it out by pressing in on the two tabs, instead of cutting through the thick metal. Pressing in the tabs allowed me to pull the cord out.
Make sense , you can probably get a screw driver in there to push the tab in once you know which side to push on. I still think it's easy to cut out, but that would be a good way for lots of other people.
You don't need to cut anything. Just press the tabs on the power cord and pull them out.
I tried that and I couldn't get them pushed in to pull it out. It is such a small space to work in that area.
In order to get the cord out without cutting, I used an Allen wrench on the far tough side, then a flathead on the close side, to push the tabs in, came right out...
Thank you for the video - this is exactly the same kind of plug that I have and I just could NOT figure out how to remove it.
Thanks for making this! Geez!!!!
I managed to push in the wings of this and get it out. It’s a challenge. I used a flat head to do it, then spun it and pushed in other side from the same angle.
Awesome job
Hi..great video... i've gotten the power cord out but my white and black wires are attached inside the disposal - same as on my new one. The ground (green) came off easily but i can't figure out how to remove the white/black without cutting them. It appears that I should be able to open the black rubber 'head' of the power outlet and then attach there, but don't want to damage it....ANYBODY HAVE ANY SUGGESTION? HELP!! Thanks in advance
I drilled a hole in the garbage disposal on the other side of the tab and used a pointed screw driver to push on the tab to pull out the one side. Be careful not to drill through into the actual socket. Just drill enough to get a hole open and line it up around where the tab should be.
Was not easy at all with wire snips. Ended up just buying new cord kit. Thanks for the advice though.
Thank you!!❤
Glad I saw this after I ripped out the whole damn thing out haha
Yeah ripping it out with a channel lock worked ok.
Thanks for the video. It helped me.
For those reading just buy a new one. Not worth headache. It's literally engineered to be as difficult as possible, specifically the backside wing. These assholes.
Thank you! Saved me waiting till morning and $ to buy cord at hardware store.
I removed the bottom plate from disposal, then everything became so easy, then used a pilers to get the cord out easily ,removing the bottom plate was not difficult too.
Thanks but I need further instruction. What do i do then to install the cord to the new disposal?
im confused, what did you cut? i cant see what you cut. And what did you mean clamp? I dont see the clamp on the blackwire
Thanks!! That was very helpful!! :)
Badger5, Old one completely rusted out only 3 years..Still working on cutting the metal as the ring is inbeded with rust & corroded. Taken old plug & cord off old one, but now going to connect to new one both thick wires are the same color.. with green in the center. Notice one side of the plastic cord is smooth the other has indented fine lines running all the way down to the plug. Also a round ring area on the plug on the smooth side. Does anyone know which is black & white please.
While this has been so helpful for a number of people here, can someone explain / show how to remove the existing power cord that comes with a brand new badger 5, without CUTTING OUT the entire area? Previous model (badger 1) was hardwired. The badger 5 I received has a cord..... Any help would be appreciated.
Got it...great video
I beat it with a hammer. Worked for me!
Just FYI taking that cord off voids the insinkerator warranty. These garburators are available at any wholesaler with and without the cord attached. But nothing against the video. It is informative on how to remove the cord. I would just personally NEVER reuse that cord etc
Am I able to remove this cord from an old garbage disposal and use it in a new one?
yes
Perfect
My badger5 came with a power cord, however I dont have a outlet and need to hardwire it, if you remove the power cable can you then hardwire it?
I'm not an electrician, but if you have a cord coming out of the unit, you can probably cut the plug off the end and hardwire it, hopefully into some sort of electrical box.
Works the same on Badger 500, except I had to use a portable grinder instead of tin snips. WTH don't they include a power cord?????? It would increase cost by maybe $2.
How do I go from a plug in to a direct line garbage disposal
I was able to Push one tab in pull out so the rim of the hole held the tab, turn it, then push the other tab in. But it was such a bastard, it probably would have been easier to cut the sheet metal.
Why in gods name a cord be installed in these disposals in the first place is beyond me
I sawed it off. it's a pain inn the ass! awesome system though.
Han Solo yep dremmelled that cord connector in half and yanked it thru the other way. Disposal hole is the same as the old so the hardwire connection still worked
I hate badger. Had one. Couldn't replace with other cable easily because of power cable. Wen t with Moen
Thanks so much!