Silver lining (motor acquisition)

[Torgen]

Well, the kitchen disposal started squirting water all over the inside of the cabinets last night, so I'm home replacing it. The motor's still good, and runs off AC household current, so I'm thinking of salvaging it and using it in a prop this year.

Has anyone used a disposal motor before? This one is 1/3 horsepower, an In-Sink_erator Badger 1. Any ideas what it would be best suited for?

[Dr Morbius]

You could hook it up to a candy bowl, and then when the kids put thier hands in to get candy...GGGGRRRIINNDDD!!...Or not.

[BuriedAlive]

Any idea of the rpm's?

[Torgen]

Here's the specs off the manufactorer web site:


The Model Badger® 1 has the following Specifications.

Type of Feed: Continuous
On/Off Control: Wall Switch
Motor: Single Phase
HP: 1/3
Volts: 120
HZ: 60
RPM: 1725
Amp. (Avg. Load): 6.7
Time Rating: Intermittent
Lubrication: Permanently Lubricated Upper & Lower Bearings
Shipping Weight (Approx.): 13 lbs. 8 oz.
Unit Finish: Waterborne Grey Enamel
Overall Height: 11-3/8"
Grind Chamber Capacity: 26 oz.
Motor Protection: Manual reset Overload
Average Water Usage: 1/4 Gallon Per Person Per Day
Average Electrical Usage: 1/2 KWH Per Month
Drain Connection: 1-1/2" Cushioned Slip Joint
Dishwasher Drain Connection: Yes

[slightlymad]

That would be good for a big shacking bucky cage. Need alot of gear down for anything else unless it will work with a dimmer switch

[gmacted]

I agree with slightlymad that a shaking skully cage would be a good idea.