bearing in garbage disposal
12-20-07 | 06:20 PM
#52
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For future reference, I second/third the vacuum idea, except get a pair of your "friends" old pantyhose, cut out a section, place it against the end of the hose. Rubber band the edges around the end of the hose. It will suck up the bearing and hold it against the pantyhose.
Horrible writing there, but hopefully you get the idea.
Horrible writing there, but hopefully you get the idea.
12-20-07 | 08:47 PM
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When my disposal rusted away, I tossed it and replaced it with $15 worth of drain plumbing. Took less than 30 min. Never understood the need for one of these things. My place came with one when I bought the property.
Parts retrievers (magnetic and claw) are a must have tool for anyone who DIY their stuff.
Parts retrievers (magnetic and claw) are a must have tool for anyone who DIY their stuff.
12-20-07 | 09:38 PM
#55
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Maybe the bearings for a King Tiger tank might be bigger than a screw or nut but a bike ball bearing will be tiny in comparison. It might have fallen through the holes by the way and already be gone.
The pseron with the magnet on a rod has the best idea. If you don't have one, walk pedal (if you have a 2nd bike) or drive to your nearest auto parts store..
Whatever you do, don't turn the disposer on until you retrieve it or verify that it fell down one of the holes.
btw if you try the soapy hand method, you'll not be able to grab onto the bearing.
The pseron with the magnet on a rod has the best idea. If you don't have one, walk pedal (if you have a 2nd bike) or drive to your nearest auto parts store..
Whatever you do, don't turn the disposer on until you retrieve it or verify that it fell down one of the holes.
btw if you try the soapy hand method, you'll not be able to grab onto the bearing.
Use an old wire hanger.Bend the hook so it can hook the bearing.You will have to wiggle it a bit.
The magnet was my 1st idea, but the one on the telescoping rod is for little things like screws,nuts etc.A bearing might be too heavy.
The wire coathanger will work.
Make sure it is off-of course-and flipping the circuit breaker-if you know the right one-is a good idea also.Keep your hand/fingers of of it.No way can you get them far enough in to do any good.
Luck,
Charlie
PS One of those really potent magnets-$5 at harbor freight-might be powerful/and small enough to put in on end(a little distance-and snag it.
The magnet was my 1st idea, but the one on the telescoping rod is for little things like screws,nuts etc.A bearing might be too heavy.
The wire coathanger will work.
Make sure it is off-of course-and flipping the circuit breaker-if you know the right one-is a good idea also.Keep your hand/fingers of of it.No way can you get them far enough in to do any good.
Luck,
Charlie
PS One of those really potent magnets-$5 at harbor freight-might be powerful/and small enough to put in on end(a little distance-and snag it.
12-20-07 | 11:44 PM
#56
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For future reference, I second/third the vacuum idea, except get a pair of your "friends" old pantyhose, cut out a section, place it against the end of the hose. Rubber band the edges around the end of the hose. It will suck up the bearing and hold it against the pantyhose.
... of course, I'll probably just use my own - when I'm not robbing a convenience store with them pulled over my head
12-21-07 | 03:01 PM
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12-21-07 | 03:05 PM
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For future reference, I second/third the vacuum idea, except get a pair of your "friends" old pantyhose, cut out a section, place it against the end of the hose. Rubber band the edges around the end of the hose. It will suck up the bearing and hold it against the pantyhose.
Horrible writing there, but hopefully you get the idea.
Horrible writing there, but hopefully you get the idea.
Have you actually tried this? It sounds like one of those ideas that looks good on paper but doesn't really work.
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