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The InSinkErator Essentials ES50 is a 1/2 HP continuous-feed garbage disposal aimed at everyday kitchen food scraps. Its MAGNADRIVE permanent magnet motor, stainless steel lugs and galvanized grind components are built heavier than many competing permanent magnet disposals, and it is rated septic-safe for properly maintained systems. The QUICK LOCK mount fits most three-bolt assemblies, which simplifies replacing an old unit, and the power cord comes factory-installed. It is a step below InSinkErator's larger Badger and Evolution models in power and sound insulation, so it suits light-to-moderate use rather than heavy bones and fibrous waste.
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Owners rate the ES50 highly, calling it a dependable, straightforward disposal that handles daily scraps and installs without drama. Complaints center on noise and its limits with tough waste.
The InSinkErator Essentials ES50 is a continuous feed kitchen garbage disposal with a factory-installed power cord. It uses a single stage grind to shred everyday food scraps into fine particles that flush down the kitchen drain. It fits under the kitchen sink and is septic-safe for properly maintained septic systems.
It is powered by a 1/2 HP MAGNADRIVE permanent magnet motor. The lugs are stainless steel and the grind components are galvanized steel. The grind components are more than 12% heavier than those of leading permanent magnet motor brands. The horsepower figure is a laboratory measurement of the motor's peak output, not its operational output at the disposal.
Lift and Latch technology and a Quick Lock Mount simplify installation or replacement. The mount is compatible with most three-bolt mounting assemblies.
