InSinkErator Evolution 200 S Waste Disposal Unit with Air Switch - Food Waste Disposal Unit for Sink Use w/Instruction Manual - Kitchen Sink Accessories and Gadgets - 33 x 23.4 x 33 cm - Red

Bought this to replace the Insinkerator model 45 that decided to leak from its bottom after many years of service. Despite this one being larger and heavier, it was quick and easy to install, just needed to adjust the original plumbing a bit. Compared to the model 45, it is very quiet and grinds the food easily and it works much better on things like orange peel. The only slight criticism is that it's so quiet, it's hard to tell when the hopper is empty!

This is the best unit I have ever purchased, easy to fit, so quite, quality built, fair price, great service 11 out of 10 no complaints what so ever

I fitted this as a replacement for my ancient Model 75 and it was a straight swap, although I had to cut off the securing bolts of the old one with an angle grinder to get it out. It was relatively easy to fit single-handed once I built up some support below to hold it in position while aligning it into the plughole.As most people have commented, it is VERY quiet compared to older models. This is largely due to the silicone baffle which sits in the opening. The older units had a fixed baffle which sat below the sink flange. The Evolution range's baffle is pushed in from above, similar to the plug. It's possible to accidentally push the baffle down into the disposer while shoving a whole chicken carcass down its throat! If you run it without the baffle, it's noisy and splashy. The new plug is improved over older models in that it is able to 'pop up' in position and can be used instead of the baffle to keep splashing down while still allowing water to flow into the grinding chamber. You can use the plug with or without the baffle in position.I am very impressed with the capability of the Evolution 200S. I would never have dreamed of putting fresh sweetcorn cores down the Model 75 but the 200S gobbles them up with ease. The table does say you can put almost anything down it, but I'm not sure I'd expect it to grind avocado stones.The only issue I have with this model is poor water flow. I actually rang up Insinkerator customer service for advice. They weren't much help, but I worked out that it's the silicone baffle which is causing the issue. The design of the baffle causes an air bubble to form beneath it which slows the flow. You can solve this by sticking a washing up brush down to disperse the bubble, but it does re-form as more air is drawn down with the flowing water. I'm considering using a hole punch to create some venting holes in the baffle where air is getting trapped. This might make it a little more noisy, but probably worth it to reduce the risk of the drain getting blocked due to poor water flow.

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Installation was easy, all work well for one day. Then, the air switch stopped working and it is not possible to switch off the Food Waste Disposal unless unplugged from power. Since this happens after 2 day, I'm allowed to send it back to Amazon. However what I'm supposed to do meanwhile?? I cannot use the kitchen zinc when the Food Wast is out. I was trying to communicate Amazon to get a support of local rep here in Israel but so far could not get their response

I just love it. it's quiet, reliable, and helps me keep the sink clean.

The existing model 75 (10 y+ old) developed a problem that wasn't fixable. It provided 10y of great service with multiple users unfamiliar with what could be put down. I was happy to buy the same make, but concerned that after 10y, the manufacturer would have made "tweaks" meaning the plumbing wouldn't fit nor the top plate that sits in the sink. However, I was pleasantly surprised none of that was the case. I simply unscrewed the side drain pipe, unscrewed the air-pipe actuator, rotated the lock nut under the sink holding the main unit to the underside of the sink, and it came straight off. The new Evo 200 was an exact fit for the locknut, and the plumbing exhaust on the side. It took less than 10 minutes.Whilst I had the plumbing undone, I took the time to flush out the drain pipes, undo all of them where possible, soak them in drain fluid (I use plain caustic soda) etc to remove the built up food detritus and congealed fat. The pipe was almost blocked, so I'll attend to that more regularly in future.It worked, with a bit of tightening up the drain connectors. It is *much* quieter than the old model. Outstanding product.

Quiet and gets the job done, though i'm not sure it has the power they say.Occasionally it goes into a safe mode, meaning it stops working till reset is pressed.