Oh pshaw, on Mon 04 Dec 2006 09:05:55a, Goomba38 meant to say...

> Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>
>> Well, of course, the hot water does not come in contact with the motor.
>> However, disposers are meant to run short cycles, and those with large
>> motors generate considerable internal heat. Using cold water helps to
>> keep the motor cool, while hot water can easily cause it to overload
>> and cut-out.
>>
> But who on earth is running a disposal so long that it has time to
> overheat? In fact, my dishwasher discharges into the pipes above my
> disposal. If there is anything in there, I can hear it and often run the
> disposal in a short spurt to clear the drain.

They can overheat quickly under the wrong conditions. I also run mine when
the dishwasher is draining into it and have not had a problem. I have had
it cut-off when using hot water and hot a larger load to grind. I'm sure
it depends on the individual disposer as well.

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Wayne Boatwright
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