Waste King Garbage Disposal for Kitchen Sink with Power Cord, Food Waste Disposer, L-8000

Overall:Works great, fairly easy install (1 hour or less), much quieter than my Insinkerator Badger, much more powerful than the Badger (1 HP instead of 1/3 HP), replaced 3 bolt with EZ mount without any need for an adapter kit.Amazon:Lowest Price (just over $120), arrived three days after I ordered it even though I selected free shipping (don't yet have Amazon Prime, but thinking about it).Experience:I was trying to figure out what to buy to replace my broken Insinkerator Badger (12 years old). Consumer Reports rated the Waste King Legend 8000 the highest, so that was the default buy, unless I found consumer reviews that recommended otherwise. I read many of the reviews on Amazon.com as well as Consumer Reports, and most said that it was a great buy and fairly easy to install. I was concerned about whether the EZ mount would fit my sink, because my Insinkerator Badger is a 3 bolt mount. One Amazon review mentioned having to purchase an adapter kit to use the EZ mount if you had a 3 bolt install, but others said that they didn't need it, including those that bought and reviewed the adapter kit. I did not purchase the adapter kit, and I did not need it.I am not a plumber, and have only had a minimal amount of experience installing plumbing-related appliances, so I was ready to call a plumber if needed. Not once during the install did I feel that I was in over my head.1. After reading the directions, the removal of the Insinkerator Badger took about 30 minutes (I was cautious and took more time). The helpful hint about using a screw driver to remove the snap spring did the trick in removing the hardware.2. I followed all of the instructions, in order, including the hints, which were very helpful. I did use plumbers putty, as I do not have a stainless steel sink, but I did notice that another reviewer also used plumber's putting even though they were installing it with a stainless steel sink. The branding on the chrome top of the sink flange is very minor in my opinion. It was much less noticeable than the one on my Insinkerator Badger.3. I had a minor leak after connecting the pipes, but it wasn't the Waste King and was just a matter of using a little bit of teflon tape amd rescrewing the pipes together under my sink. It is crucial to make sure that the pipes are screwed together properly or else there very well may be a leak. Check all pipes from both sinks. I also ran my dishwasher afterwards to check that connection (no leak).4. I did use a little bit of soap the first time around, which was a helpful hint from another reviewer to reduce noise. I did notice that there is a little click when I first turn on the Waste King, which is the impellers swinging into place, but after that, the sound is much quieter than my Insinkerator Badger.For those who are worried about the product itself, I could not be any happier. For those worried about the install, I would say that, if you are the occassional handyperson around the house, and like to try things yourself, this install is a piece of cake.Once again, Amazon, and all of those who take the time to review products that they purchase really came through. I continue to be a very happy Amazon customer.

7/1/2015: I finally got around to installing this beast, ordered a few weeks ago. The plumbing under my sink still needs some work, and that is what actually took up most of my time. (I plan on redoing it.) The problem under my sink is that the house was built in 1940, before garbage disposals, and the inlet in the wall is higher than it should be. Short of tearing out the cabinets and the plaster wall to move the current line or install a new one, we have to work around it. The In-Sink-Erator (ISE) has been "retired" due to the common problem with the housing cracking on the side. A former brand I trusted in two other houses, now isn't worth bothering with (at least not their cheaper Badger line of products, where all the failures are at).Aside from the plumbing, the Waste King is a cinch to install. I had the old ISE removed within a couple of minutes. Since it was a stainless sink, the ISE was attached with a rubber gasket. The Waste King was shipped with the EZ Mount system, and it is very simple to screw the new flange into the stainless sink with the rubber gasket (no plumber's putty required). I hand-tightened it, then gave it a few taps with a small hammer for good measure. For the mounting collar on the disposal, I used a bit of dish soap where the pins on the mounting flange rest, so it made tightening up that collar a bit easier.If you're wondering--the Waste King will fit in place of an ISE with no modification to the plumbing. However, you will still need to remove the outlet pipe, as you need to swap out the metal bracket that holds it to the side of the disposal, as the one provided with the Waste King is smaller. (The larger ISE bracket touches the plastic housing and won't rest completely flush.) While you have the pipe off, replace the rubber washer. My ISE's washer was still good, and exactly the same size, but it's best to start fresh and prevent problems.Plumbing tip--does that sewer smell gag you like it does me? I keep a $1 can of Glade air freshener close by, and give the area under the sink a healthy shot of it every so often as I'm working. It doesn't make a disgusting job completely better, but it does make it livable. And lunch is saved. ;)As for grinding performance, the claim is that the motor is faster. It does seem to take longer to grind food, but I believe that is because the Waste King is chopping the particles finer, as there are very small openings inside the grinding chamber compared to the ISE. I'll live with that, as it will save me from having to either use a plunger or disassemble the pipes to clear them out from clogs, which the ISE did on a regular basis. (Even just a few stray potato peels were enough to clog up the system--the ISE just never ground them up!)The Waste King is also quieter than the ISE. The (removable!) rubber splash guard keeps the innards quieter without needing to partially insert the drain plug. And it seems to vibrate less on the sink than the ISE ever did.This is a good, solid replacement for the ISE Badger. So far, it is operating nicely. If that changes, I will be back with an update.