I know it sounds stupid, but it's a unique situation (at least to me).
I want to replace a non-functioning garbage disposal. To do so, I need to shut off the power to the disposal before removing it. I can't simply unplug it because the power cable disappears into the floor of the cabinet and I can't access where ever it's plugged in to.
No problem, how about just flipping the breaker in the fuse box? The problem is no breaker is specifically labeled as controlling the disposal. There are several that say "kitchen lights/plugs," and if I flip them, they will shut off various lights and certain outlets, but I can't be sure that any is controlling the disposal in particular. For all I know the power cable disappears into the floor of the cabinet and connects to some power source in the basement and in fact none of the "kitchen lights/plugs" breakers controls it.
And because the current disposal doesn't work at all, I can't just flip breakers one after the other and try the disposal until it doesn't turn on anymore to locate the one that controls it.
Any ideas on how I can be sure it's off? Is there another way to test for power (without getting hurt!) Other than this issue, I'm very excited to do this install myself, and it would be a shame if I have to give it over to my plumber just because I couldn't figure out how to turn off the power.
Thank you!
I want to replace a non-functioning garbage disposal. To do so, I need to shut off the power to the disposal before removing it. I can't simply unplug it because the power cable disappears into the floor of the cabinet and I can't access where ever it's plugged in to.
No problem, how about just flipping the breaker in the fuse box? The problem is no breaker is specifically labeled as controlling the disposal. There are several that say "kitchen lights/plugs," and if I flip them, they will shut off various lights and certain outlets, but I can't be sure that any is controlling the disposal in particular. For all I know the power cable disappears into the floor of the cabinet and connects to some power source in the basement and in fact none of the "kitchen lights/plugs" breakers controls it.
And because the current disposal doesn't work at all, I can't just flip breakers one after the other and try the disposal until it doesn't turn on anymore to locate the one that controls it.
Any ideas on how I can be sure it's off? Is there another way to test for power (without getting hurt!) Other than this issue, I'm very excited to do this install myself, and it would be a shame if I have to give it over to my plumber just because I couldn't figure out how to turn off the power.
Thank you!