The kitchen’s garbage disposal has become an essential part of after-meal cleanup. Without it, the tedious task of kitchen cleanup becomes even more difficult. However, if a homeowner must take extra steps to access their disposal’s on and off switch, it loses its convenience. This is the case in many kitchen designs with the disposal switch located in an out-of-reach wall mount, or worse, located within a cabinet and hard to access. Awkward switch placement is a common issue in kitchens with sinks set in islands.
Good news, there is an innovative solution available…Emerson, the manufacturer of top brand InSinkErator garbage disposals, has developed an elegant solution to frustrating switch access issues.
It is called the InSinkErator SinkTop Air Switch!
Installing an InSinkErator SinkTop Switch not only vastly improves the convenience of kitchen cleanup, but it also improves overall safety and sanitation in the kitchen.
In order to operate, a garbage disposal needs to be installed and powered by the home’s electrical system. As we all know electricity and water together can be hazardous. Generally, when someone is using a garbage disposal, it is not unusual for them to be either in the middle of food prep or cleanup. During this task, it is common for a person to reach for the garbage disposal switch with wet hands. Many kitchens are designed with their wall-mounted controls set extremely close to their electrical sockets. If a person isn’t careful, they could be in for a potentially nasty shock.
For kitchens designed with awkward switch placement (in a cabinet or placed several feet away) kitchen cleanup workflow can be significantly reduced. This can make the task of eliminating unwanted food both inconvenient and far more labor-intensive than it needs to be.
The InSinkErator SinkTop Air Switch elegantly eliminates these hazards and inconveniences with its simple, yet revolutionary design.
The expert plumbing technicians at Andy’s Pipe Dream can install the straightforward push-button SinkTop Air Switch on the counter directly next to your kitchen sink. The buttons themselves are installed flush with the counter and are sealed to prevent water and food from getting into the air switch itself. The InSinkErator SinkTop Air Switch does not have any electronic components. Homeowners do not have to worry about water damaging the switch or worry about getting shocked by using them with wet hands. When the button is pressed The InSinkErator SinkTop Air Switch sends a burst of air through a tube to the garbage disposal electrical on/off switch. The pressure from the burst of air is enough to flip the switch. Pretty genius!
As a top service provider for the Kansas City area, our team at Andy’s Pipe Dream Plumbing have seen countless plumbing product solutions over the years. We are all too familiar with how inferior quality garbage disposals can not only ruin the kitchen experience, but can also potentially harm plumbing and septic systems as well.
Andy’s Pipe Dream Plumbing installs only quality plumbing products in our clients’ homes and businesses. We also stand behind the superior products we install. We recommend all InSinkErator brand products, they provide rock solid product warranties and InSinkErator products are manufactured in the USA!
InSinkErator SinkTop Air Switches are available in 12 different finishes with multiple design styles to select from, making it easy to match your existing kitchen decor! Whether it’s new kitchen construction, a remodel, or simply an installation, InSinkErator SinkTop Air Switches can help make life in the kitchen easier and more enjoyable!
A sink top air switch activates your disposal by pressing a button, which sends a pulse of air through PVC tubing to a control box underneath your sink which contains an air switch. The sink top air switch is compatible with most garbage disposals and installation is easy! Not only that, but Presair’s garbage disposal air button system is one of the safest and most stylish options out there.
Air switches do not rely on electricity therefore the air button can be mounted on the counter or sink surfaces. The mounting style allows easy access compared to the traditional wall switch. The wall switch is best mounted off the surface area of a counter or sink (to avoid the wet environment), which can make them an inconvenience. If the switch were installed near the sink, exposure to water and other liquid, with the potential of a shock hazard! Using a disposal air switch you remove the risk of electrical shock because there is no current at the point of actuation. The garbage disposal air switch is a great solution for island sink installations.
Garbage Disposal Buttons can be purchased individually or in a complete assembly to activate your garbage disposal safely. Buttons are available in a number of different finishes to match your kitchen decor.
The Garbage Disposal Air Button system is user friendly and easy to install by following the below installation and operation instructions:
1. Mount air button To mount on counter top: Drill 1 ¼” hole in counter top. Use rubber gasket above counter and tighten with plastic nut from below counter.
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To mount air button on sink top: Use hole for sprayer or soap dispenser. Use rubber gasket above sink and tighten with plastic nut from below sink.
2. Attach one end of air tube to bottom of button and the other end to the white nib on the black converter box. Note: Air tube can be cut to length as necessary.
3. Plug SafeAire converter box into wall outlet. (Outlet should be three-prong grounded outlet.)
4. Plug sink disposal cord into SafeAire converter box.