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“ “Garburator”Garburator”

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A A garbage disposal unitgarbage disposal unit or  or waste disposal waste disposal unitunit is a device, usually electrically powered,  is a device, usually electrically powered,

installed under a kitchen sink between the installed under a kitchen sink between the sink's drain and the trap which shreds food waste sink's drain and the trap which shreds food waste

into pieces small enough—generally less than into pieces small enough—generally less than 2 mm (0.079 in)—to pass through plumbing. 2 mm (0.079 in)—to pass through plumbing.

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• High efficiency : low energy consumption brings you low electricity  costs

• contribute to environmental protection

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An easy way to reduce the amount of An easy way to reduce the amount of food waste in your home is to install food waste in your home is to install a garbage disposal. a garbage disposal. 

Quickly and efficiently eliminating leftover Quickly and efficiently eliminating leftover potato peels, fruit rinds and many other potato peels, fruit rinds and many other types of food waste, the disposal grinds types of food waste, the disposal grinds it all into fine particles that are flushed it all into fine particles that are flushed out of the chamber and into the septic out of the chamber and into the septic system. system.

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At Your DisposalAt Your DisposalGarbage disposal units function in two basic Garbage disposal units function in two basic

modes —modes — batch feed and continuous feed. batch feed and continuous feed.

Batch-feed models operate only when the Batch-feed models operate only when the disposal lid is engaged and the unit is disposal lid is engaged and the unit is activated.activated.

Continuous-feed models operate with the flick Continuous-feed models operate with the flick of a switch and run until the unit is switched of a switch and run until the unit is switched off. off. 

Basic disposal models operate with a typical Basic disposal models operate with a typical amount of noise. amount of noise.

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Most households with several members require at Most households with several members require at least a 3/4-horsepower unitleast a 3/4-horsepower unit

Increased horsepower reduces the likelihood of Increased horsepower reduces the likelihood of jamming, handles a larger volume of food waste jamming, handles a larger volume of food waste more efficiently and translates into less cleanup more efficiently and translates into less cleanup time.time.

Your sink style also may play a role in your choice.Your sink style also may play a role in your choice. An inexpensive stainless-steel sink may not provide An inexpensive stainless-steel sink may not provide

solid support for a heavier, high-powered model.solid support for a heavier, high-powered model.

And an overpowering disposal may cause the And an overpowering disposal may cause the surrounding countertop and cabinets to rattlesurrounding countertop and cabinets to rattle

At Your DisposalAt Your Disposal

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Features # Features # Anti jamming Anti jamming

Models that possess "anti-jamming" features help reduce the Models that possess "anti-jamming" features help reduce the occurrence of simple jams, creating a more trouble-free occurrence of simple jams, creating a more trouble-free operation. operation.

Some offer a button on the disposer, which must be pressed Some offer a button on the disposer, which must be pressed manually to reset the motor. Some require the homeowner to manually to reset the motor. Some require the homeowner to apply the hex-wrench-style accessory tool included with the apply the hex-wrench-style accessory tool included with the disposer to work the jam loose manually. disposer to work the jam loose manually.

Some advanced models feature anti-jam circuitry that Some advanced models feature anti-jam circuitry that automatically senses pending food jams and can reverse motor automatically senses pending food jams and can reverse motor direction or increase power to deter them.direction or increase power to deter them.

For models equipped with an "auto-reverse,"  the motor reverses For models equipped with an "auto-reverse,"  the motor reverses direction each time the disposer is used. direction each time the disposer is used.

This helps free itself of potential jams without the intervention of This helps free itself of potential jams without the intervention of the homeowner. the homeowner. 

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Features ##Features ##

Quiet OperationQuiet Operation

Higher-end models feature enhancements that allow Higher-end models feature enhancements that allow them to operate more quietly. them to operate more quietly.

For instance, the outer shell of a disposer may contain For instance, the outer shell of a disposer may contain insulation to reduce noise.insulation to reduce noise.

Some models feature special rubber mounting designed Some models feature special rubber mounting designed to reduce vibration-related noise. to reduce vibration-related noise.

Some include a specially-engineered sink baffle, Some include a specially-engineered sink baffle, designed to reduce the disposer noise. designed to reduce the disposer noise.

These features matter more in environments where the These features matter more in environments where the kitchen is exposed to other parts of the living quarters.kitchen is exposed to other parts of the living quarters.

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Features ###Features ###

Stainless SteelStainless Steel

For lasting performance, look for a model that features a stainless For lasting performance, look for a model that features a stainless steel grind chamber and components. steel grind chamber and components.

Stainless steel components are less subject to corrosion and provide Stainless steel components are less subject to corrosion and provide greater durability.greater durability.

Dishwasher connectorDishwasher connector

Most disposal models can be connected directly to your dishwasher, Most disposal models can be connected directly to your dishwasher, enabling you to grind up solid food particles cleansed from your enabling you to grind up solid food particles cleansed from your dishes. dishes.

This waste transfers through a hose connected from your dishwasher This waste transfers through a hose connected from your dishwasher to the disposal, where it is stored to be ground up with other food to the disposal, where it is stored to be ground up with other food waste the next time your disposer is operated.  This installation option waste the next time your disposer is operated.  This installation option eliminates the time-consuming chore of pre-rinsing dishes before eliminates the time-consuming chore of pre-rinsing dishes before placing them in the dishwasher.placing them in the dishwasher.

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Feature ####Feature ####

sound-deadeningsound-deadening Our model ,however, we are planning to do Our model ,however, we are planning to do

run in more quieter means with this run in more quieter means with this feature(similar to what is using in dishwashers feature(similar to what is using in dishwashers and new machines now a days.)and new machines now a days.)

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Food Waste DisposerFood Waste Disposer1.Perpetual magnetism motor 1.Perpetual magnetism motor 2.Stainless steel grinding chamber 2.Stainless steel grinding chamber 3.Nice overload protector 3.Nice overload protector 4.Good service4.Good service

Specifications:Specifications:Power 500WPower 500WVoltage   220V / 110VVoltage   220V / 110VFrequency 50HZ Frequency 50HZ Rotate speed 2800 R /MinRotate speed 2800 R /Min

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Working SmarterWorking Smarter  

Batch-feed Batch-feed Batch feed model offer the reassurance of Batch feed model offer the reassurance of

covered operation. covered operation. Requiring the “Requiring the “use of a stopper prior to use of a stopper prior to

activation”activation”, they are well-suited to households , they are well-suited to households with children or those concerned with with children or those concerned with ““accidentally dropping unwanted items into accidentally dropping unwanted items into the disposal during operation”. the disposal during operation”.

These models are slightly more expensive, but These models are slightly more expensive, but offer offer advanced grinding featuresadvanced grinding features and and quieter quieter operation. operation.

They also require a little more set up time. They also require a little more set up time.

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Continuous-feedContinuous-feed

models operate by a wall switch, or models operate by a wall switch, or accessory air switch. accessory air switch.

The sink baffle -- a rubber shield placed The sink baffle -- a rubber shield placed inside the sink opening -- contains food inside the sink opening -- contains food debris within the disposer and, in some debris within the disposer and, in some models, contributes to quieter operation.models, contributes to quieter operation.

Some models offer auto reverse functions, Some models offer auto reverse functions, advanced grinding features and special advanced grinding features and special circuitry to eliminate jams.  circuitry to eliminate jams. 

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Motor sizeMotor size Most models come in varying ranges of horsepower to tackle different Most models come in varying ranges of horsepower to tackle different

levels of need. levels of need.

Basic models come with as little as 1/3 horsepower, best suited for Basic models come with as little as 1/3 horsepower, best suited for small households with infrequent meal preparation or those grinding small households with infrequent meal preparation or those grinding  only small amounts of basic food waste materials such as fruit or  only small amounts of basic food waste materials such as fruit or vegetable skins.vegetable skins.

Disposers with motors less than 1/2 horsepower are not recommended Disposers with motors less than 1/2 horsepower are not recommended for households with more than two people.for households with more than two people.

A 3/4- or 1-horsepower disposer fits better for households with more A 3/4- or 1-horsepower disposer fits better for households with more frequent meal preparation and larger amounts of waste.frequent meal preparation and larger amounts of waste.

The higher horsepower is recommended for those who want to handle The higher horsepower is recommended for those who want to handle

the difficult-to-grind food waste, such as fibrous materials and bones. the difficult-to-grind food waste, such as fibrous materials and bones.

These also offer better sound insulation and may run quieter than basic These also offer better sound insulation and may run quieter than basic units.units.

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Environmental impactEnvironmental impact

Kitchen waste disposal units increase the load of organic Kitchen waste disposal units increase the load of organic carbon that reaches water treatment plant, which in turn carbon that reaches water treatment plant, which in turn increases the consumption of oxygen.increases the consumption of oxygen.

Metcalf & Eddy quantified this impact as 0.04 pounds of Metcalf & Eddy quantified this impact as 0.04 pounds of biochemical oxygen demand per person per day where biochemical oxygen demand per person per day where disposers are used.disposers are used.

An Australian study that compared in-sink food An Australian study that compared in-sink food processing to composting alternatives via a life cycle processing to composting alternatives via a life cycle assessment found that ;assessment found that ;

while the in-sink disposal performed well with respect to climate change, while the in-sink disposal performed well with respect to climate change, acidification, and energy usage, it did contribute to eutrophication and acidification, and energy usage, it did contribute to eutrophication and toxicity potentials.toxicity potentials.

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Environmental impactEnvironmental impact

This may result in higher costs for energy needed to supply This may result in higher costs for energy needed to supply oxygen in secondary operations.oxygen in secondary operations.

However, if the waste water treatment is finely controlled, the However, if the waste water treatment is finely controlled, the organic carbon in the food may help to keep the bacterial organic carbon in the food may help to keep the bacterial decomposition running, as carbon may be deficient in that decomposition running, as carbon may be deficient in that process. process.

This increased carbon serves as an inexpensive and This increased carbon serves as an inexpensive and continuous source of carbon necessary for biologic nutrient continuous source of carbon necessary for biologic nutrient removal.removal.

One result is larger amounts of solid residue from the waste-One result is larger amounts of solid residue from the waste-water treatment process. water treatment process.

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According to a study at the East Bay According to a study at the East Bay Municipal Utility District’s wastewater Municipal Utility District’s wastewater treatment plant funded by the EPA, treatment plant funded by the EPA, food waste produces three times the biogas as food waste produces three times the biogas as

compared to municipal sewage sludge.compared to municipal sewage sludge.

In a study at the Hyperion (Los Angeles) In a study at the Hyperion (Los Angeles) sewage treatment works, disposer use sewage treatment works, disposer use showed minimal to no impact on the total showed minimal to no impact on the total bio solids byproduct from sewage treatment bio solids byproduct from sewage treatment and similarly minimal impact on handling and similarly minimal impact on handling

processes as the high volatile solids destruction processes as the high volatile solids destruction (VSD) from food waste yield a minimum amount (VSD) from food waste yield a minimum amount of solids in residue.of solids in residue.

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Energy usage is not high; typically 500 - 1500 W Energy usage is not high; typically 500 - 1500 W of power is used, comparable to an electric iron, of power is used, comparable to an electric iron, but only for a very short time, totaling but only for a very short time, totaling approximately 3-4 kWh of electricity per approximately 3-4 kWh of electricity per household per year.household per year.

Daily water usage varies, but is typically one Daily water usage varies, but is typically one gallon of water per person per day, comparable gallon of water per person per day, comparable to an additional toilet flush.to an additional toilet flush.

One survey of these food processing units found One survey of these food processing units found a slight increase in household water usea slight increase in household water use

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AdvantagesAdvantages Low noise and minimum vibration after balance processing to better Low noise and minimum vibration after balance processing to better 

protect sink of your kitchenprotect sink of your kitchen

Good security and reliability when used and alloy titanium Good security and reliability when used and alloy titanium technique guarantees corrosion-proof and aging-prooftechnique guarantees corrosion-proof and aging-proof

Functional device with auto overload resistant protector can prevent Functional device with auto overload resistant protector can prevent possible damages caused by misusepossible damages caused by misuse

Blockade-proof: the machine will liquefy food waste to flow into Blockade-proof: the machine will liquefy food waste to flow into your sewage system or septic tankyour sewage system or septic tank

Sanitary: they can reduce the chances of pests and bacteria to Sanitary: they can reduce the chances of pests and bacteria to grow, thus to hedge infectious diseases such as "SARS“grow, thus to hedge infectious diseases such as "SARS“

Ease of use: the disposer can self-clean as long as you turn on Ease of use: the disposer can self-clean as long as you turn on the tap and the powerthe tap and the power

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Used at:Used at:

Household activitiesHousehold activitiesOrganizationsOrganizations

HotelsHotelsRestaurantsRestaurants

Lab usage Lab usage Schools Schools HospitalsHospitals

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Thank you.Thank you.