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Hobart FD4/50 Basic Unit Food Waste Disposer, 1/2 HP, Aluminum Housing

SKU: FD4/50+BUILDUP
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Hobart FD4/50 Basic Unit Food Waste Disposer, 1/2 HP, Aluminum Housing

Basic unit only; heavy aluminum housing

Built for dependable food waste reduction, this 1/2 HP disposer pairs rugged aluminum construction with dual-direction grinding to handle daily commercial cleanup.

  • Basic unit only disposer; control groups and accessory groups are sold separately.
  • 1/2 HP continuous-duty motor with manual-reset thermal overload protection.
  • Heavy aluminum grind and discharge housings for durable commercial use.
  • Dual-direction flywheel operation helps clear jams and improve grinding efficiency.
  • Mounts to 7 in. I.D. cones with a vinyl isolating ring to reduce vibration and noise.
  • Chrome-plated brass tailpiece connects to a standard 1 1/2 in. drain trap.

Product Weight:

60.0 lb

Continuous-Duty 1/2 HP Motor

Designed for commercial food waste grinding, with a manual-reset thermal overload inherent protector for added motor protection.

Heavy Aluminum Housing Construction

Aluminum grind and discharge housings provide rugged durability while keeping the unit relatively lightweight.

Dual-Directional Grinding

The flywheel can operate in either direction to help clear jams and improve grinding element life and efficiency.

Vibration-Reducing Mounting

Fastens to 7 in. I.D. throat opening cones and uses a vinyl isolating ring to eliminate metal-to-metal contact.

Replaceable Grinding Elements

Includes hardened stainless steel cutter blocks and a breaker blade arrangement designed for long service life.

Cartridge-Style Shaft Seal

A high-quality mechanical face seal helps protect the motor shaft area from wear and leakage.

Standard Drain Connection

A chrome-plated brass tailpiece is provided for connection to a 1 1/2 in. standard drain trap.

Permanently Lubricated Bearings

Upper and lower ball bearings are permanently lubricated for reduced maintenance.

Horsepower 1/2 HP
Type Food Waste Disposer
Style Unit Only
Installation Type Built-In
Material Aluminum
Selling Unit Each
Units Per Case 1
Shipping Weight 60 lb.

Frequently Asked Questions

No. This listing is for the basic unit only; control groups and accessory groups are sold separately.
It uses a 1/2 HP motor.
The grind and discharge housings are heavy aluminum.
It includes a chrome-plated brass tailpiece for connection to a 1 1/2 in. standard drain trap.
Yes. The disposer operates in either direction of flywheel rotation, and direction can be controlled by the operator when used with Control Groups 5 or 6.

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