“I have a push button on the counter for on and off. Will this same button work on this unit?”
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I'm generally aware of countertop push buttons but have never had that kind. But electrically, I'm assuming the wiring from your push button goes into an electrical box of some sort on the backwall under your sink. I'm also assuming that power comes into that same box as well (normal black + white + green/ground). So with these 2 assumptions, you should be able to wire-in the new disposal with the appropriate 2-wire plus ground cable (coming from the disposal). If you had an older disposal that you're replacing, then duplicating the electrical connections in that box should be straightforward. The Evolution Excel installation instructions basically show what I've described. It simply presumes a switch of some sort -- whether on the wall above the sink (as shown per their diagram), -- or otherwise. I'm just not familiar with the type of protections needed by a countertop switch (basically preventing moisture from getting to the wires). Hope this helps.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Normally the push button controls an electrical outlet plugin module the the disposer plugs into which should work with any disposer with an electrical cord and plug. The module (that the push button controls) plugs into an electrical outlet and the disposer plugs into it. The plugin module in the picture below has a little air tube from the push button to turn the module on/off.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.We had a cheaper model installed (same brand) and the push button still worked with it. I don't see why it wouldn't work, even with a different brand, as it's only a switch internally.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Hi TJ, thanks for reaching out. If it's an InSinkErator SinkTop Switch, that should work with the Evolution Excel. For best results, we recommend you use InSinkErator parts and accessories with InSinkErator units. If you have other questions, you can also reach us at https://support.insinkerator.com/app/ask.
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