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    Why does water leak from the bottom of the disposal?
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    If the source is not a connection from above then your disposal needs to be replaced. Try cupping your hands around the very top under the sink while running water. The ring that seals the gasket turns clockwise to tighten. The only other repairable leak would be where the piping comes out the side. There can also be a smaller dishwasher drain hose above that.
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    Can I remove a garbage disposal and add a hose that goes to the sewer in its place?
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    You need to replace it with a strainer basket assembly, tailpipe and additional piping to meet up with the existing piping. The trap or U bend is essential to prevent sewer gas from backing up into your home.
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    Where do I attach the dishwasher hose once I have removed the garbage disposal? Does it have to be fed just before the pipe goes into the wall?
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    No, there are special tailpipes with a fitting for this. Bypassing the trap can allow sewer gas into your home.
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    My disposal hums when reset, but doesn't work. I tried using the Allen key, it was very difficult to turn, tried the broom stick, no good. Any suggestions, do I need a new disposal?
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    It sounds like you need a new one. If the wrench is hard to turn, that indicates that the unit may have bad bearings or the motor is going bad.
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