Types of Sinks
Hand Sinks In most territories, staff are not allowed to wash their hands in warewashing sinks, food prep sinks and service sinks, making hand sinks a necessity. Unlike compartment sinks, there is not as much bowl size variety (most bowls are 10" x 14" x 5") and gauge (most hand sinks are 20ga.). However, there are still several different styles and configurations available: • Side-splash units – These are becoming more common throughout the industry to reduce unnecessary splashing and are available with a side splash on one or both sides • Space-saver units – Sometimes space is tight in a kitchen. You still need to comply with local health codes, but may not have the space for a standard size hand sink. Space-saver sinks are a great option for this situation. With a bowl size of 9”x 9” x 5”, these sinks have a smaller footprint • Hands-free solutions – In certain applications such as healthcare, preventing the spread of harmful germs is extremely important. Hands-free faucets eliminate the need to touch anything when washing hands. Popular hands-free solutions include knee and foot pedal operated faucets as well as electronic hands-free faucets • ADA-compliant hand sinks – ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) guidelines require hand sinks be manufactured to a different specification than other hand sinks. They require the sink bowl to be tapered and the drain to be pushed towards the back. This allows individuals in wheelchairs to safely and comfortably position themselves underneath the sink to wash their hands
• Built-in soap and towel dispensers – health codes require hand soap as well as an adequate way to dry off at every sink. Because of this, many people turn to “all in one” hand sinks that include built-in soap and towel dispensers. They are a great way to meet health codes while maximizing space These are just a few examples of available configurations. Hand sinks can also be modified or customized to meet specific criteria when required
Compartment Sinks
• Standard compartment sinks range from one to four bowls. Standard bowl sizes range from 15" x 15" to 20" x 28" (check with the manufacturer for full range of sizes). Decisions should factor in local health codes, sink usage and operator preferences • All standard sinks can be purchased with drainboards, which provide an additional space for cleaning and drying and can be placed on one or both sides. Drainboards are pitched toward the sink bowl so all excess water is properly removed. • Sometimes you will be required to fit certain sink specs into a small space. As a result, you will not always be able to use a “standard” size
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