Should main sink and prep sink match?
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Grohe Ladylux faucets, main sinks, prep sink
Comments (2)We got the Grohe Ladylux Pro for both sinks because the Ladylux Cafe didn't have a locking spray. Have they changed that? I don't find splashing to be a problem on the small side of our main sink which is 8" deep. I don't think you need to go with the same shape for both sinks though we did. The shape only stands out when one is right next to the sink since it's just a horizontal hole on the counter that is viewed mostly edge on at any distance....See MoreHow bad is it for prep and main sink faucets to NOT match?
Comments (10)Thanks! I worry that the arc will look high and stick out of the island, like a candy cane decoration in the front yard, so i didn't want to use it for there. OTOH, the two are essentially different shapes, pull-down vs pull-out, and might look funny, as you can see them together in the kitchen. Function-wise, i'll prob. end up using the island sink for clean-up, since i'm more likely to baby the farmhouse sink. So at this point, its more of a design issue, and I'm honestly terrible at that. I wish i had a pix of the two types in the same kitchen...of course, maybe one doesn't exist because people think its a bad design idea? Here is a link that might be useful: Grohe pull-out faucet...See MoreShold garbage disposal be at prep sink or main sink?
Comments (12)Kgypso - your contractor is probably thinking of the ol' Badger disposals--he's likely installed a heap of those, and they don't grind very well. I very much hope you are getting disposals (note the plural; I recommend one in each sink) with either 3/4 or 1 hp motor, and all stainless steel innards. If you have that, your disposals will be powerful enough such that grind will be very fine and not clog up your pipes. I just posted another thread about the This Old House Show visiting the InSinkErator factory in Racine, WI. To test the quality of the disposals coming off the line, they had each disposal grind 35 lbs. of steer rib bones and 6 lbs. of pine cubes. Pretty impressive. Furthermore, the InSinkErator rep said that the bones actually help clean the grinding mechanism which makes it more efficient. Make sure your contractor isn't still thinking of the way they used to make disposals 25 years ago, and make sure that he is installing powerful disposals for you (3/4 hp or 1 hp)....See MoreLocation of Filtered Water Tap: Main 60/40 Sink? Or Veg Prep/Bar Sink?
Comments (13)acauley, you've now spent some time thinking this through (BTW, I used to have poor well water - a lot of iron so I understand why you have a filter!), and it seems like you've come up with the best solution. I don't consider a dedicated tap as 'bling' if this is something you use daily and need (such as yourself) and I would definitely want hot and cold at the prep (I too thought only cold at the prep until I gave it thought). I see no problems with putting them at 10 and 2. I think I'd rather have the faucet at 12 to go directly in the drain with the tap offset in a square sink, but then again, this might restrict the swivel of some faucet necks, particularly in a round sink. So 10 and 2 are probably best in your solution. Also, have you considered putting in a disposal at your prep? Even if you compost, they are pretty indispensable for veggie prep. Below are 2 photos to give examples of what yours might look like: Showing faucet and I assume a tap at about 10 and 2... I think this looks rather nice Showing faucet at 12 with sprayer (like a tap kinda!) offset - if that's a swivel faucet neck looks like it'd bump into a tall tap dispenser which would create a problem I wish you luck in your reno!...See Morebreezygirl
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