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Vienna_Hokie

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If not leaking, purely an aesthetic decision


if the old flange is discolored, you could replace it. It is an incredibly simple thing to do, just make sure you have plumbers putty.

Advice from someone who has done a few of those...

1. Have a helper, if for no other reason that pushing down on the sink while you are pushing the new disposal up if it is a top mounted sink.
2. If you have a dishwasher that drains into the disposal...don't forget the knockout plug on the dishwater connector .... not that I have done that or anything....


(In response to this post by Brown Water)

Posted: 01/05/2021 at 2:26PM


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  Replacing the garbage disposal today. Do I need to replace the flange or -- Brown Water 01/05/2021 2:13PM
  I didn't replace it, but did need to reseat it when I did mine -- HokieDevil 01/05/2021 3:22PM
  Good point ** -- Brown Water 01/05/2021 3:23PM
  Just do the whole thing while you are there. Doesn't cost much or take -- hoosnowahokie 01/05/2021 3:10PM
  But... -- MAHokie69 01/05/2021 4:48PM
  Just don't replace the dishwasher it could cause problems...fixed -- Major Kong 01/05/2021 2:47PM
  I'm guessing that a pretty good pic, wherever it is ** -- Brown Water 01/05/2021 2:49PM
  The picture thingy posting from your PC must be FUBARed. ** -- Major Kong 01/05/2021 2:52PM
  Whoop, there it is. I was right. ** -- Brown Water 01/05/2021 3:00PM
  Don't forget the adjustable spanner.Great choice!** -- MAHokie69 01/05/2021 2:41PM
  Stop! You're paying him... ** -- RTFC 01/05/2021 3:27PM
  Kept mine from old one on new one, no issues ** -- HokieForever 01/05/2021 2:28PM
  Yes ** -- FfxStationHokie 01/05/2021 2:27PM
  If not leaking, purely an aesthetic decision -- Vienna_Hokie 01/05/2021 2:26PM
  Clarkman? ** -- Stork 01/05/2021 2:24PM
  Arrgh, already discussed.** -- `lag 01/05/2021 2:24PM
  And too lazy to go down and look at mine ** -- `lag 01/05/2021 2:26PM
  Keep the existing flange, unless it's appearance is crap. Changing the -- BayHokie 01/05/2021 2:22PM
  Thanks BH ** -- Brown Water 01/05/2021 2:22PM
  You may want to have one on hand, unless you live near a plumbing store -- EDGEMAN 01/05/2021 2:20PM
  Comes with the kit but the bastiges don't include the plumber's putty ** -- Brown Water 01/05/2021 2:22PM
  That's cheap enough to have on hand. Definitely buy that before starting! -- EDGEMAN 01/05/2021 2:35PM
  ...won’t drain your wallet ?** -- chumley 01/05/2021 2:38PM
  I dunno - it sounds like a trap! ** -- Hokie360 01/05/2021 3:05PM
  It’s all ball bearings these days. ** -- BobG 01/05/2021 2:16PM

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