If so, you can use Insinkerator STS-00 SinkTop air switch instead. It’s a simple push button located on your sink or countertop for you to press once to turn it on and press again to turn it off.
When compare to the electrical wall switch, it is a more convenient and safe way to run your food waste disposer. What’s more, you can even install the air-activated switch next to your faucet.
In this article, we give you a review of this product, and then you can decide if this is the right one for your household.
Insinkerator STS-00 Air Switch Features
Power Module Unit with Dual OutletAlthough Insinkerator STS-00 SinkTop Switch has a double outlet, it does not mean that both can be “on” or “activated” together. Instead, either one or the other outlet will be active at all time. When you push the air button once, you are switching the electrical power between both outlets.
For example, let’s say you plugged in your disposal unit and an instant hot water dispenser. You run the garbage disposal by pressing the air button once. In this instance, power to the hot water dispenser is cut off. When you pressed the air button again to turn off the garbage disposer, power is restored back to the hot water dispenser.
The dual outlet design provides you an easy way to connect both gadgets using only one electrical outlet instead of two. This is a great solution or useful to you if you need to plug in an extra appliance besides your kitchen food disposal.
The module unit comes with a 33 inches of power cord and the dimension is as follows:
4-3/8" x 4-3/8" x 2-1/2"
Push Button
The Insinkerator STS-00 SinkTop air switch package has a chrome and white finish buttons for you to choose to suit your kitchen decor. If you have preference for other colors, you can get it separately too.
The available colors are as follows:
- Biscuit
- Mocha Bronze
- Oil-Rubbed Bronze
- Matte Black
- French Gold
- Polished Nickel
Do take note that the maximum countertop or sink thickness is 1 3/8 inches. If your thickness is greater than that, then you will need an extended air transmitter. You can contact the manufacturer directly for this item.
The required hole size for the SinkTop switch is 1 ¼ inches in diameter.
Warranty Period
Insinkerator STS-00 switch has a one (1) year over the counter replacement warranty.
What Is Inside The Package?
The Insinkerator STS-00 switch package includes the following:- 1 x power module that comes with two (2) grounded outlets
- 1 x pushbutton with chrome decorative button and ring
- 1 x optional white decorative button and ring
- 1 x 6-foot-long air tube
- 1 x optional stainless steel washer
- 1 x installation instructions.
Customer Comments
InstallationInstalling the air activated garbage disposal switch is a breeze with the simple straight forward instructions. Decide where you want to install the push button and the power module unit. Then make it happen. No need to run messy electric cables under your sink or up the wall.
Operation
Most of the consumers don’t have issue with the Insinkerator STS-00 operation. You can see their comments as follows:
- “it works flawlessly”
- “working fine”
- “works reliably”
- “it works really well”
- “works great”
- “works like a charm”
- “worked perfectly”
- “does what it's supposed to do”
- “works as expected”
- “provides good performance”
Some of them have Insinkerator STS-00 dual outlet SinkTop switch for two years, and have no issues with them. They also highly recommend them to other customers.
Outlook
The customers are also satisfied with the button outlook. Checkout their comments as follows:
- “button looks great”
- “looks really nice”
- “it is slick and nice”
- “nice clean look on the countertop”
- “stylish SinkTop switch”
- “elegant accessory for the kitchen”
Most of the consumers are happy, and satisfied with their purchase of Insinkerator STS-00 dual outlet sinktop air switch. They also claimed that it’s a great and awesome product.
Pros
Simple for you to install and an easy way to add your food disposal unit without the need to do any wiring works. Easy for you to use Insinkerator STS-00 SinkTop switch, and run your garbage disposal in a convenient way. Offer you a high quality switch which is sturdy and durable that will last longer for you. Gives you a nice and stylish design button to beautify your kitchen decor countertop or sink. The dual outlet on the power module unit let you plugged in another appliance without wiring a new electric outlet under your sink.Cons
No major issue.Our Opinion
Insinkerator STS-00 dual outlet SinkTop switch is a good quality air switch that’s easy to install. The installation alone will save you time and money. You don’t have to install new electrical cables or outlet under your sink.The air switch also works perfectly with your household garbage disposal. With the air button near your hand, you should have a better dish washing experience. The switch works on air pressure instead of electricity. Hence, the air switch offer you a safe, convenient and efficient mean to turn on and off your garbage disposal.
The extra outlet on the power module also allow you to plug in the second device.
What you have in the end is a clean, elegant and functional air switch that adds value and safety to your kitchen.
If you need a dual outlet to add in your hot water dispenser (or other appliance) and a good quality air switch, then this Insinkerator STS-00 model might be the one for you.
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