Waterstone 5600 PLP faucet
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Comments (44)Wow--so jarring to see my name pop up on page 1 out of the blue! I just really love Sub Zero. I think that the fridges perform fabulously. The difference in food freshness is really noticeable. And their customer service is superb. I just have peace of mind with SZ. We had the old 42" sxs for 12 or 13 years and never had one single problem with it. And so far, so good with the new one. Yes, SZ is really expensive but I think the difference is worth it. About the freshness--my eldest daughter moved out last month to get her own apartment. We are all big salad eaters--we go through the one pound boxes of pre-washed greens in three days at the most. They always stay fresh in our fridge. She has trouble keeping smaller bags of salad fresh in her Kitchen Aid fridge (admittedly probably a lower end model, but still...) As I think I mentioned somewhere in the thread, I went with the 36" French door model this time around because I wanted my produce at waist level and wanted to be able to store wide things like party platters. The side by side was limited in width and I had to bend down to get a piece of fruit. So I am really happy about those two differences. I also like the freezer on bottom because I open the fridge about 10 times for every time I open the freezer. I don't use much ice, other than for smoothies, and am a sworn enemy of ice or water in the door. The freezer is admittedly a bit small and I was a little concerned about that when I made my buying decision. But I didn't really have a choice because I didn't want the side by side again. The freezer is about 2/3 the size of the freezer on the 42" s x s. When my kids lived at home all the time, I think a freezer that size would have been a bit inconvenient without a second freezer somewhere else (and since we live in an apartment, that somewhere else means an actual room). But the kids are mostly gone now. Also, I have a lot more time on my hands and like to cook almost every day (loving that Blue Star!), so I have less reason to cook and freeze. I just have to be strategic when we make a Costco run! I hope that answers your question, bend-or. A bit off-topic, do you live in Bend, Oregon? We did a bike trip from Ashland to Bend a few years ago. We thought that it was a really beautiful part of the country....See MoreHigh end faucets -- your favorite? Any Waterstone fans?
Comments (23)Hey MizLizzie and oldbat (I still love your name the best ;) ) -- thanks for the hijack and indulgence. I may try to contact Kohler then and talk to them. And maybe I should start a separate thread and solicit more info to try to figure out whether I have aberrant useage or installation or a lemon installed...? (or installer, most likely). Anyway, thanks. As for the OP, FWIW, let me just say that of all the myriad decisions over months and months and a gazillion dollars, this one was the hardest for me ... and that was before the ultimate seeming long-term, ongoing mess-up. (Course that could retroactively color that particular decision as well). I just found -- well, given hollysprings' point which I think is well-taken; I found the decision really, really hard. At once the faucets were all similar and good-enough, maybe, except then they weren't, too. And the high end ones really were ultra-nice ... and mind-bogglingly more expensive than the others ... which might have been good-enough. It is all complicated by the fact that the same manufacturer will construct units in different countries with very different innards .. and you can't see them or understand what you're getting, what you can get away with, etc... Anyway, I found this decision toughest of all. Good luck with it! I think the point about water hardness is really important as well. And water pressure. ...whew... I'm still traumatized by this decision! Back still broke, I guess you coud say... MizzLizzie: lol: " But at the end of the day, I think I will sink some serious money into either" .. cute pun....See MoreWaterstone 5500 vs 5600 for Kohler Stages 45
Comments (7)5500 is the best designed faucet on the market with regard to ergonomics. It has a whopping 11" reach. What that means is, the dimension from the center of the base to the center of where the water drops is 11". Most faucets are centered and installed 2" behind the bowl. That means the water, with this faucet model, will drop water 9" into a bowl. Most faucets have the water dropping in the rear third of the bowl, causing the user to bend and reach to work under the water - which is uncomfortable and even painful for many users. The 5600 is a poor design. I worked with Waterstone years ago and offered a redesign for the 5600 - which is the 5610 angled faucet. The angle helps a bit, by allowing the water to drop slightly closer to the user, however, it is not nearly as comfortable to use as the 5500 model. The reach of the pullout is nowhere near as important as the reach in the home position. That being said, we have used the 5500 on 54" sinks with ease.This page has some videos and illustrations that might be helpful....See MoreWaterstone 5600 Anapolis faucet
Comments (3)Congrats! You'll never regret buying a Waterstone. I have the 5500 in my kitchen at my 36" farm sink. I also have a Hampton kitchen faucet at my prep sink along with a side spray. Been over 2 1/2 years and I still pet them. lol Just to clarify, the 5600 and the Annapolis are two different faucets. I loved the Annapolis and wanted to put one at my prep sink, but it was too big and the prep size was too small. Ended up with the Hampton because its graceful arc mimics the arc in the 5500. Also, another side note, it is possible to purchase a prep size version of the 5500/5600. Last time I looked, Waterstone doesn't have it on their website but they do offer one. But it is special order and extra pricey so I declined. I'd already busted the budget with the sinks and faucets. lol...See Morethat_one_guy
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