(previous message didn't post for some reason, so if this shows up as a duplicate, I apologize). 1.) As always, kaseki is 100% right on the money when it comes to ventilation. Tubular hoods, while offering a sleek look, are not the best choice for ventilating a kitchen you're actually going to cook in. Regardless of the power of the blower (CFM) - if the capture area is too small, the hood physically won't be able to capture all of the "effluent stream". On the other hand, since there are *2* blowers involved, you are getting more ventilation power overall. IF - and that's a big IF - there's sufficient make-up air (which is a whole debate in itself), the increased airflow may partially compensate for the decreased capture area. In other words, while it may not catch everything as soon as it rises, it will increase the overall flow of air in the room, extracting the polluted air and forcing fresh outside air to come in, via the difference in pressure. If you're planning to cook a lot on a regular basis, this may not be a good solution. But I've had clients who, although I tried to talk them out of it, did opt for a 2-unit installation like this, for a 2nd home / kosher kitchen / vacation home, and were perfectly happy with it. If style is more important to you than performance, go for it. Just don't expect a Lamborghini to be able to pull a trailer like a Ford truck.. 2.) The problem with buying appliances that are made for Europe and shipping them to the US, is not the cost of shipping, as much as incompatible power supply and certifications. The electrical standard in Europe is 220 volts AC, with a frequency of 50 hertz. The electrical standard in the USA is 110 volts AC, with a frequency of 60 hertz. You will need a converter that not only lowers the voltage, but also changes the frequency. Otherwise, when you have electronics that expect 50 Hz but get 60 Hz, motors may work at weird speeds, and electronics may act up or not work at all. Also, the converter must be able to supply sufficient amperage on a sustained basis, and not generate too much heat. Also, European appliances are certified to CE / TUV / GOST standards, while in North America, UL and CSA are the predominant standards. UL certification allows an appliance/electronic item to be used in homes in the USA (but not Canada). CSA certification with the C and US submarks means the item can be used in the USA and Canada: CSA logo with US and Canada compliance 3.) There are plenty of European appliance brands which also manufacture items for the North American market. There's no reason to spend $$ on shipping, then deal with the voltage converter issues, and lack of certification (hello, home inspector!), when you can buy an appliance that's already made for this country. Miele USA, Futuro Futuro, Faber, Gaggenau, and others - you have a lot of choices for European-design appliances without having to jump through hoops. Here is a link that might be useful: Cylinder hood with 110-volt power for US/Canada

So does that mean you see something wrong with this sink? From many articles I've seen they said brand name doesn't matter and gauge really didn't always do much to help with sound and such either. Is there a difference between what this sink looks like and other sinks by some other brand that going to cost twice as much? Once the sink is mounted, what would make this sink better or worse than any other sink?

I first saw these ovens while watching The Great British Baking Show. I love them, really wish they were available in the US. It's so tough on your back if you have a very heavy cast iron pot with lid, or anything bulky and heavy that has to be lifted from our traditional ovens. Maybe letters to Bosch???

We bought the kitchen sink and faucet set. Now a year after installing we have a leaky hose near the pull-down sprayer. I removed the hose and took it to Lowe's (where we bought it last year) and Home Depot. Neither could find a replacement hose. I call around a few local plumbing supply stores and they recommended contacting Ruvati company in Texas to get the part number. I had to open a warranty ticket to find out they have no replacement hoses and they do not have any information on parts. Sink, faucets and accessories look good, but with the time I've sunk into trying to find a simple part, I wouldn't recommend anything of theirs. Stay with a company that sells replacement parts for what they sell.