Will I regret not having disposal in prep sink?
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Disposal in island prep sink?
Comments (7)I use essentially all fresh fruits and vegetables and have a lot of scraps-consequently I use my disposal in the prep sink more than the one in the main sink. If you compost, you obviously do not need one, but otherwise I would say yes. You can minimize the impact of a disposal in a cabinet by getting a sink with a rear or even better, rear corner drain. This makes all the space in front of it available. My prep sink is roughly 15" square, and is a Blanco. No great affection for the brand, but they had the corner drain I was after. I have a 1 HP disposal, air switch, 13 gallon trash can, three gallon bottles, plumbing from the floor, plus some miscellaneous items in my 24" cabinet, all because of the rear corner drain. Literally one of the best design decisions I made in the kitchen....See MorePrep sink - faucet height and disposal?
Comments (6)I have a disposal, and if you plan to use the prep sink for most of your prep work, it makes sense to put one there -- unless you hace a compost bin fro all the trimmings, peels, etc. I would advise against a bar faucet. I found one that I loved the look of, but it's reach is not enough to hit the middle of the sink. As a result, andy rinsing of veggies, cookware or even hand washing results in splashing out the back of the sink. It's the one thing we plan to replace in our kitchen redo. Smaller size pull downs are limited in choices, but I think they will work better -- plus you have a spray for rinsing veggies, rice, beans, etc. DH is now insisting on a spray for the new faucet and I have to agree that it will be nice to have there....See Moreskipping disposal in prep sink?
Comments (9)There have been threads discussing this if you search. You might find other insight.... We have one GD at the clean-up sink and none at the prep sink. I don't really need the main sink one because of the septic + compost situation. (The GD was already included in our build, so I put it in the larger sink to leave room in the smaller sink's cabinet area.) If you truly do compost, I wouldn't worry about adding it. The only time I use the GD is when I think something (food related) might have fallen down in there.... maybe once a week. Now that I'm thinking about it, I should just put a strainer on that sink and eliminate that issue. :) My prep sink is 20", and I think it's a nice size....See Moreif i have a shaw's white apron sink, can i have a ss prep sink?
Comments (4)I think you'll be fine with a stainless prep sink. It'll be an undermount, so it's not as if you'll have a big stainless apron front sink which might (depending on placement) look out of place with your Shaw's. If you really do want a stainless then you must get it. It's going to be your workhorse sink and the last thing you want to have to do is baby it or worry about it....See Moremarcolo
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