Air Switch Kit

I rarely write reviews. So let this serve as an indicator that I am impressed. I was hesitant on this switch. Some of that is because I think such things are often just a gimmick, or a "nice to have" that actually makes us lazier. Perhaps it could said that it has made me lazier, actually though... I think I use my disposal MORE often now. I was lazier before I got this because reaching up to turn on the toggle switch on the wall was just a bother right? ( Yeah I'm that lazy at times. ) Anyhow, this thing is "air-gapped". And it's great. This means there is zero interaction between electricity, water, and your hand. When you depress the button to turn it on, you can feel the air pocket as if your squeezing a barely inflated balloon. This sensation is very different than what I am used to, so it makes me skeptical about whether or will actually turn the power off. But it does, every time. It just took some getting used to. And I did get used to it. I love pushing the little silver button, letting it run, and then pushing it again to stop. It's not a momentary on switch. It's a toggle style switch. The installation was insanely easy, it was only exasperated by the fact that it was under the sink -- all under sink work is harder of course because of various factors. I don't count that against this device of course. It's necessary. I am very mechanically inclined, have all the tools type of thing. And I say this with the complete newb DIY person in mind. You can definitely install it. Now I already had a spare hole in my sink basin from a previously installed soap pump that we no longer use. So I didn't have to drill another hole. Keep that in mind, you will need to drill one out if you don't already have one. A drill, drill bit, and a large enough stepper bit will be required. But that too is VERY easy. If you have a metallic basin that is. If you have stone or something else, you're on your own. That is slightly more difficult, but still not too bad with diamond hole saws and burrs. As for looks, looks professional. And this is my greatest appreciation of the button above all, and also another reason I was hesitant. I was concerned that like might accidentally activate the switch, or it might get brushed/hit and turned on. I have pet parrots, and they like to play on the sink. I was thinking if they stepped on it, it dropped a toy on it, it may activate. After using it, I can't really see how that would happen. You have to depress the switch about an inch, to an inch and a quarter past the bezel in order to activate it. The further you press it, the harder it gets (it's an air activated switch remember). It feels very natural and satisfying. And the button press has to be intentional. You plug the switch into your existing outlet, and then plug the disposal into the new box - like an outlet expander or extension cord. That box then only turns on when you activate the switch. So in practice, you will leave your old disposal switch "on" all the time. When you want the disposal to come on, you press the switch, then press it again to toggle it off. It's simple and clever. The switch is connected to the toggle device by an air hose. You can sort of adjust the switch functionality dependent upon how long the hose is, and how many turns/loops you leave in it. For me, I just made a mostly straight run from the switch to the box, no loops, I left a little extra length in case it is needed in the future. Take the robe to think about how you will route the air hose connection, the instructions say you want to keep it straight for it to function properly. I advise doing that. But giving yourself a little extra hose so it doesn't bind it kink (like a water hose) is probably a good idea. Buy it, you won't regret it.

Clean look on countertop. Works great, easy to install.

This garbage disposal air switch works perfectly and was exactly what I needed for my kitchen sink. The finish matches my sink and the rest of my fixtures beautifully, so it looks clean, intentional, and well integrated rather than like an afterthought. Functionally, it performs exactly as it should, responsive, reliable, and very convenient. I love that it eliminates the need to reach into an open cabinet under the sink to access the garbage disposal. Having the switch right on the sink is a huge upgrade, especially for a kitchen island setup. Installation is worth noting, I did need to drill a hole through my granite countertop to install the button, so this isn’t a typical DIY project unless you already have a pre-drilled hole or space available. That said, once installed, everything works flawlessly and feels very solid. Overall, this is a high quality, practical, and sleek addition to any kitchen. It adds both convenience and a polished look to the sink area. I highly recommend it and would absolutely buy it again.

Needed this as a replacement part. It fit and was compatible with what I needed. Easy to install and figure out. Would buy again if needed.

This device was easy to install (other than our space for our hands under the sink was limited). I like the option where the controller is not part of the plug in because our outlet placement under the sink was not well thought out when placed; this option made this a breeze for us. The only issue that we had was that we wished the gasket was a bit larger that fits between the top of the counter and the button. We had a 1 3/8" hole drilled and the gasket would slip down the hole.

Great products and cheaper than home depot

Wish I bought one of these switches years ago. In my three previous houses I installed a garbage disposal and ran a line for a standard wall toggle switch. Sometimes it was a bit of a pain but did it anyways. In our most recent (and hopefully last) house I did not want to cut through the glass tile on our wall to install a switch. Simple solution, drilled a hole in our counter top and install the switch. It took longer for me to write this review than it did to install the switch. Insert switch body in the hole. Tighten the nut. Insert air line. Mount pump. Plug in. DONE. NOTE: I drilled through granite. I spent a few extra bucks and got a decent hole saw for stone. It may cost you $30 - $50 but it will work, do not bother with any of the cheap ones. You may want to purchase a guide (which may cost an extra $10). This is to prevent the bit from "walking" on you and really damaging your stone. If you get a good bit and your are comfortable you can just mark your spot and drill. If you are using a drill I would not expect a cordless drill to do the job, dust off your corded drill for this job. I actually used a hole saw that was designed to attach to an angle grinder. It had the necessary power, the handle made it easy to control and prevent walking and it cut like a hot knife through butter. Either way I would lean the bit to one edge to start the cut and then level it and finish the hole. I purchased brushed stainless steel. It looks great and seems like it will be durable. Will update if I have issues.

This switch is easy easy to install and works great. No more opening the door under the sink to turn on the garbage disposal. Remove the cover plate on the sink. Drop the switch in the hole and tighten. There’s an air tube that runs from the switch to the plug assembly. Plug the tube into the assembly as well as the garbage disposal. That’s it. I used double sided tape to attach the plug assembly to the wall under the sink. The old garbage disposal switch I had to turn off. That’s all there is to it.

Installed for over a month and works great. Similar item was 3x the price at Home Depot. Super easy to install, low profile, dummy proof. That last part was more for my benefit

Muy práctico porque arranca y para el triturador y su vista es de buena calidad, opera bien y sin problemas.

Very nice product. Slick install. Looks great

Muy buen precio y trae todo lo necesario para instalarlo y usarlos con facilidad.

LLEGO EN TIEMPO, LA INSTALACION ES MUY SENCILLA, Y HASTA LA FECHA FUNCIONA MUY BIEN, HAY QUE OPRIMIR EL BOTON 2 VECES PARA QUE SE ACTIVE EL INTERRUPTOR, PERO SIN PROBLEMA ALGUN