Question 1

Is this an on/off switch or a momentary on switch?

Accepted Answer

It is a momentary on/off switch controlled by your toe, but it can be turned off by the wall switch to your garbage disposal.

Question 2

The dimensions given are 10.5 x 4.5 x 3.5 inches. That doesn't look right when looking at the photos. The toe kick space under my cabinets is about 1"

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That might be the dimensions of the box not the switch. It's hard for me to measure my own switch while it's installed but it's about 8" long by 4" high and 2+" thick. The thickness or depth of the switch was the most limiting aspect for me because my cabinet toe kick area isn't standard. You need about 2" (maybe a bit more) in the channel above the toe kick area measured from the back of the toe kick wall to the back of the cabinet face (where the switch would slide up into the channel). My cabinet's channel width was only 1.75". The channel height on my cabinet is about 7/8" so it's less than the 1" you measured on your's. You should be fine if you have enough depth in the channel to slide the switch up and in. The height should not be a problem for you. In my case, the depth was too large and would not have fit without a modification to the casing of the switch (which worked in my case but it was very to not working out for me). So far it's been great!

Question 3

Do you have to hold the button down to run the disposal? Or wil it stsy on with one push of the button and turn off with the second push?

Accepted Answer

Mike,
The switch activates the disposal with constant upward foot pressure on it.  When you release the pressure the disposal turns off.  It gives the user better control by not having to reach twice to operate the switch to both turn it on and off.  
Mark

Question 4

My garbage disposal is hard wired. can i change out my gd power cord?

Accepted Answer

Yes, just hire an electrician to disconnect the disposal "hard wires" and wire up a replacement plug. OR, go to a hardware store and buy a repair plug, shut off the power and do it yourself. Pretty easy job if you're comfortable with any level of DIY.

ASIN	B0722MPKLD
Actuator Type	Foot
Brand	TOEKICKswitch
Brand Name	TOEKICKswitch
Circuit Type	1-way
Color	Black
Compatible Devices	Garbage Disposal Units with Micro USB Port
Connectivity Protocol	X-10
Connector Type	Micro Usb
Contact Material	Metal
Contact Type	Normally Open
Control Method	Touch
Control Type	Partial
Customer Reviews	4.1 out of 5 stars 81 Reviews
International Protection Rating	IP00
Manufacturer	Tesign Kitchen Solutions, LLC
Model	1202
Mounting Type	Inside Toe Kick
Number of Items	1
Number of Positions	1
Operation Mode	Foot
Part Number	1202
Switch Type	Foot Operated
Terminal	Screw
UPC	861633000405
Unit Count	1.0 Count

Hands-Free, Foot Operated, Garbage Disposal Switch

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