- Is it really safe for a septic system?
- Yes. American Standard rates this model septic safe, so it is intended for homes with a septic tank. Keep to normal food scraps and avoid grease, which harms septic systems regardless of the disposal.
- How does 1/2 HP compare with 3/4 HP?
- A 1/2-HP motor grinds slower and jams more easily on tough items like bones or corn husks. A 3/4-HP unit handles heavier loads and larger households better.
- What is continuous feed and is it harder to use?
- You keep the disposal running while pushing food in, then flush with water. It is faster than batch feed but requires care to keep hands and utensils out of the drain.
- Does the noise insulation make a real difference?
- It reduces the grinding noise compared with uninsulated units of similar power. It does not make the disposal silent, and a 1/2-HP motor still produces a noticeable grind.
- What comes in the box?
- The disposal unit with its mounting hardware and noise-insulated housing. A power cord and drain flange are not always included, so check before installing.
- Can it handle bones or fibrous vegetables?
- Only small, soft bones at most. Large bones, celery, corn husks and artichokes can jam a 1/2-HP unit, so put those in the trash.
- Where is the American Standard Elite Continuous Feed 1/2-HP Septic Safe Corded Garbage Disposal with Noise Insulation 10-US-ASE-70 cheapest?
- At Walmart, for $104.99, as of our latest check.