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I am interested in food waste disposer, the model is InSinkErator Evolution 200 premium food waste disposer.

What concerns me is that in the kitchen we have a long horizontal waste pipe under the floor (see the attached picture). So my question is if such pipe could couse problems? F.i. grinded food keeps in the horizontal pipe.

Thanks!

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  • Are you sure its really horizontal? Have you put a level on it? The 'normal' slope for a waste pipe that I'm aware of is only about 1 in 50 (1 in 48 if you're working at 1/4 inch per foot).
    – brhans
    Aug 23, 2016 at 19:29
  • @brhans ok, I am no sure regarding slope, will ask. Anyway - if there is 'normal' slope - could the length of the pipe cause problems? Is diameter of the pipe suitable? Aug 23, 2016 at 19:40

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With 1/4" per foot (a normal drain line) you should be fine. If the pipe is totally horizontal it may not work well over time as oils , grease soap scum and just normal organic matter will cause backups. 10' with the drop from the disposal may not be a problem even if close to horizontal. Make sure to run water for a little while after the disposal is clear to flush the material down the drain. If greasy stuff use Hot water and you will probably be fine.

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Thats fine if there is the grade like they said, if you have a level look for about a quarter bubble. Or measure to the floor from center of at both ends of the section of the pipe. There should be a 2 and a half inch difference.

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