"Little Malice" > wrote in message
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> One time on Usenet, "Julie Bove" > said:
>
>> Do you have one? Do you use it?
>
> Yup, use it every couple of days. And I don't fret about where it goes
> because I have my own septic system.

> I've had disposals in my last two homes and it's true that there are
> certain things one can't grind up well -- artichoke leaves come to
> mind. But I've put whole apples and potatoes in mine and it chews them
> right up. My sink doesn't clog unless I do something stupid (dumping
> an old canister of fiber powder, now that's stupid!).
>
They did say there was something wrong with the way the plumbing went in but
I couldn't quite follow it. I've learned I can't put in whole apples,
oranges, pears, etc. They get stuck in there and then I have to ram a fork
down, try to spear them and bring them back up. It does seem to work if
they are cut in pieces, but I try not to put them down, just in case.

> Honestly, I'm thinking there is something wrong with your plumbing
> set up -- it can't handle the disposal. Reminds me of my old house;
> the toilet would back up for no apparent reason. Turned out we had
> a bend in a line and once it was fixed, no more backups. Which was
> good because the bathroom was carpeted (don't ask me)...

Aha! I have carpet in part of my bathroom. Just inside the door. Luckily
not near the toilet. I've never had it flood the floor. I just have to be
careful.