A couple of questions re WASTE DISPOSAL UNIT

[Katie_Jennings]

I have been having a look at the waste disposal units on Screwfix. These are all manufactured by Watemaid. Are they any good? Watermaid that is, not Screwfix.

Also, a friend who has a WDU was told by the plumber who installed it that it was necessary to have a back inlet gully in her garden in order that any accumulation of grease could be rodded away. How can such a provision be made if we instal ours on an upper floor?

Thanks alot for any help.

 

[Diyisfun]

Bit confusing as you titled this dishwasher, but you mean 'Waste disposal unit'.

I have had dishwashers for over 25 years, the only problem has been corrosion & replacement.

I have always exited to a drain after ashort run.

In the Canada / USA WDU are common place & exit straight into the waste system.
So I am guessing that the advice you have been given may just be a case of if you can, it would be a good idea.

 

[Katie_Jennings]

Bit confusing as you titled this dishwasher, but you mean 'Waste disposal unit'.

I have had dishwashers for over 25 years, the only problem has been corrosion & replacement.

I have always exited to a drain after ashort run.

In the Canada / USA WDU are common place & exit straight into the waste system.
So I am guessing that the advice you have been given may just be a case of if you can, it would be a good idea.

Sorry about the misleading subject title (thanks Mr Moderator ).

It's just that I want to avoid the problems of a future blockage if I can. I think we also have to have the hole in the sink made larger to fit the WDU. Just one other thing, if you have a dishwasher should it be connected to the WDU or is this unnecessary? Thanks again.

 

[JohnD]

unnecessary

 

[Diyisfun]

The waste disposal unit if used as per the instruction, should not give any problems, you just need to ensure that you run the water for a while during & after.

Thanks Mr Mod

 

[Katie_Jennings]

unnecessary

Thanks, John.

 

[Katie_Jennings]

The waste disposal unit if used as per the instruction, should not give any problems, you just need to ensure that you run the water for a while during & after.

Thanks, Diy.

Just one thing I forgot. My mum tells me that when she had her WDU installed the plumber had to cut out a big hole in the sink in order that it woud fit. I forgot about this bit. How's it done?

 

[Katie_Jennings]

Sorry to monpolise the Appliance section but I have anither question re WDUs. On the Screwfix website they advertise remote controls for about £16 that can be ordered with the WDU. Are these worth having or just a gimmick? Thanks.

Katie