Brand | Ruvati |
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Color | Stainless Steel |
Material | Stainless Steel |
Size | 33 x 22 x 10 inches |
Product Dimensions | 22"D x 33"W x 10"H |
Style | Tirana |
Installation Type | Overmount |
Finish Type | Stainless-Steel |
Shape | Rectangular |
Drain Type | Grid |
Item Weight | 50 Pounds |
Base Width | 33 Inches |
Product Care Instructions | Wipe with Dry Cloth |
Hole Count | 4 |
Manufacturer | Ruvati |
Part Number | RVH8001 |
Item Weight | 50 pounds |
Item model number | RVH8001 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Finish | Stainless-Steel |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Number Of Basins | 1 |
Special Features | Includes Hardware |
Included Components | basket strainer, cut-out template, Sink, rinse grid |
Batteries Included? | No |
Batteries Required? | No |
Warranty Description | Lifetime |
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Brand | Ruvati |
Color | Stainless Steel |
Material | Stainless Steel |
Size | 33 x 22 x 10 inches |
Product Dimensions | 22"D x 33"W x 10"H |
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- Topmount Installation: 1-inch wide and 1/4-inch high rim all around for a solid overmount look | 16 GAUGE thick premium T-304 grade stainless steel (18/10 Chromium/Nickel) - 37% thicker than most standard kitchen sinks
- Commercial grade BRUSHED FINISH - Easy to clean and long-lasting. Unlike satin finish, our brushed-finish hides scratches and matches well with your kitchen appliances | Standard 33" x 22" dimension - will RETROFIT into most existing drop-in sink cutouts
- Heavy duty soundGUARD undercoating and thick rubber PADDING to minimize noise and reduce condensation | SLOPED bottom with DRAIN GROOVES to allow complete water drainage | zEDGE - Zero Radius sharp inside corners for a resolutely modern look
- Exterior dimensions: 33" (wide) x 22" (front-to-back) | Interior dimensions: 31" (wide) x 18" (front-to-back) x 10" (bowl depth) | Standard 3.5" drain openings will fit any garbage disposal unit | Comes pre-drilled with 4 holes for faucet and optional accessories installation - 3 of the holes come with removable Stainless Steel plugs if you do not intend to use them
- Included in box: Sink, Bottom Rinse Grid, Basket Strainer Drain assembly, Cutout Template, Mounting Clips and Installation Guide | Limited Lifetime Warranty - Ruvati USA
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material | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
size | 33 x 22 x 10 inches | 33"x22"x10" | 32 Inch | 33 Inch | 33"x22"x10" | 33" x 22" x 9" |
installation | Overmount | Drop In | Undermount | Drop In | Drop In | Countertop, Drop In |
shape | Rectangular | Rectangular | Rectangular | Rectangular | Rectangular | Rectangular |
finish type | Stainless-Steel | Brushed | Brushed | Stainless Steel | Brushed | Brushed |
style | Tirana | Modern | Undermount Workstation | Single Bowl | Drop in kitchen sinks | w/ Strainer |
base width | 33 inches | — | 35 inches | — | 36 inches | — |
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Ruvati is one of the premier names in kitchen sinks. With manufacturing and distribution facilities in US, Italy, Spain and Asia, the Ruvati name is synonymous with exceptional quality products and creative sensible design. Ruvati products are loved by customers, and trusted by leading interior designers and custom home builders.
Model # RVH8001
33-inch Drop-in Topmount Kitchen Sink
This Ruvati sink from the Tirana series sets a new standard for topmount sink. The sink features a 1-inch wide and 1/4-inch high rim all around that sits topmount on your countertop. The sink is constructed from 16 GAUGE stainless steel, one of the thickest steel available for residential kitchens. Ruvati's unique 10mm tight radius inside corners offer a slightly curved corner for easy cleaning while at the same time retaining the resolutely modern look.
- Exterior: 33" (wide) x 22" (front-to-back)
- Interior: 31" (wide) x 18" (front-to-back) x 10" (bowl depth)
- Comes pre-drilled with 4 holes for faucet and soap dispenser installation
- Minimum Base Cabinet Size: 36"
- Standard 3.5" drain openings will fit any garbage disposal unit
- Included in box: Sink, Bottom Rinse Grid, Basket Strainer Drain Assembly, Cutout Template, Mounting Clips and Installation Guide
- DROP-IN Topmount Installation: 1-inch wide and 1/4-inch high rim all around for a solid overmount look.
- Standard 33" x 22" dimension - will RETROFIT into most existing drop-in sink cutouts.
- 16 GAUGE Premium T-304 Grade Stainless Steel (18/10 Chromium/Nickel) will never rust or stain
- Heavy duty SOUND PROOF COATING and THICK RUBBER PADDING - minimizes noise and reduces condensation
- Includes stainless steel bottom rinse grid that protect the sink from scratches and acts as a drying rack for pots and pans
- Includes basket strainer drain that traps food waste and can be easily emptied into the trash (Note: Basket strainer drain is for standard plumbing only. If installing a garbage disposal, use the drain flange that comes with the garbage disposal unit)
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Perfect Drain GroovesSloped bottom, and 4 drain grooves on the bottom of the sink channel water towards the drain, keeping your sink clean and dry. |
Commercial Brushed FinishEasy to clean and long-lasting. Unlike satin finish, Ruvati's brushed finish masks scratches better and matches well with your kitchen appliances. |
Drop-in Topmount Installation1-inch wide and 1/4-inch high rim all around for a solid topmount installation |
Hole Covers Included3 Matching Stainless Steel Hole Covers included for the additional holes if you decide not to use them for faucet or soap dispenser installation. |
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Dimensions | 33" x 22" x 10" | 33" x 22" x 10" | 33" x 19" x 10" | 33″ x 22″ x 10" | 33" x 22" x 10" | 33" x 20" x 10" |
Minimum Base Cabinet | 36" | 36" | 36" | 36" | 36" | 36" |
Workstation Sink | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
Material | 16 Gauge Stainless Steel | 16 Gauge Stainless Steel | 16 Gauge Stainless Steel | 16 Gauge Stainless Steel | 16 Gauge Stainless Steel | 1" Thick Italian Fireclay |
Inside Corners | Zero Radius | edgeX 10mm Tight Radius | Zero Radius | edgeX 10mm Tight Radius | edgeX 10mm Tight Radius | Tight Radius |
Installation Type | Topmount | Topmount | Undermount | Topmount | Apron-front Farmhouse | Farmhouse |
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ASIN | B01BWG5CN0 |
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Best Sellers Rank | #185,537 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #525 in Single Bowl Kitchen Sinks |
Date First Available | February 18, 2016 |
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Customers like the size, depth, and ease of installation of the sink. For example, they mention it's huge, can handle large pots and pans, and is deep enough. That said, they appreciate the value for money. Opinions are mixed on the draining and ease cleaning.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the sink. They mention it's a solid design, heavy duty stainless steel, and quiet. The sink is comparable with high-end European sinks and is wrapped in a strong cloth bag. Customers also appreciate the flawless manufacturing seams. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...The manufacturing seams are flawless. The bottom is flat, which was one of our requirements, so as to allow more stuff to sit flat...." Read more
"...I love the size, depth, and the single bowl. It's wonderful for everything...can't imagine anyone wanting 2 bowls...." Read more
"...It hasn't been installed yet, but I can see it is of fine quality.Weighs 35 lbs -- very heavy 16 gauge stainless...." Read more
"...The sink is very well made and was easy to install. The faucet we selected mounts directly to the sink basin...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the sink. They mention that it looks sharp, new, and is a great centerpiece to their kitchen. Customers also appreciate the well-designed drain system and the fact that it matches their stainless steel appliances.
"...Overall, the sink is great for the price. Very good quality and looks nice...." Read more
"...What a sink man. This thing is phenomenal. Built like a tank, looks fantastic, very easy installation. I love it so much." Read more
"...Today, I did a thorough cleaning and it still looks good, I think. I've done some dumb stuff to it over the years...." Read more
"It's a beautiful sink..very spacious..seems to be a very nice quality..litteraly the only bad thing I have to say about this sink..is that it..." Read more
Customers like the size of the sink. They mention it's huge, fits a lot of dishes, and maximizes all available space. The dimensions fit perfectly and it still fits in their existing cabinet. It can handle large pots and pans, and the large basin means no space is wasted for setting things flat in the sink
"...I am glad that we did.This sink is great! It is exactly as advertised; very high quality, thick steel...." Read more
"...No space is wasted for setting things flat in this sink. It has no curves or pitches. We love that...." Read more
"...I love the size, depth, and the single bowl. It's wonderful for everything...can't imagine anyone wanting 2 bowls...." Read more
"It's a beautiful sink..very spacious..seems to be a very nice quality..litteraly the only bad thing I have to say about this sink..is that it..." Read more
Customers like the ease of installation of the sink. They say the instructions are simple and straight forward. They also mention that washing large bowls, pots and pans is very easy now. The sink is deep 9 3/4", very convenient to use, and built with high quality thick 16-gauge steel. Customers say it's a beautiful, hard-working addition to their transitional kitchen, and well worth the effort.
"...Now, installing the sink was interesting...." Read more
"...This thing is phenomenal. Built like a tank, looks fantastic, very easy installation. I love it so much." Read more
"...The sink is very well made and was easy to install. The faucet we selected mounts directly to the sink basin...." Read more
"...Instructions are simple and straight forward...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the sink. They say it is a great value in stainless sinks, with excellent quality. Customers also mention that the price and quality are very good compared to other home stores' sinks.
"...Overall, the sink is great for the price. Very good quality and looks nice...." Read more
"...Amazon's price was a great deal. This sink could last several lifetimes, so we are considering it a family heirloom." Read more
"...Sink is massive compared to our old sink. Well worth the price." Read more
"...chance on this sink because it was beautiful, high quality and an amazing value. I figured thousands of people couldn't be wrong...." Read more
Customers like the depth of the sink. They mention that it's deeper than what they had before, the strainer cup is very deep, and the drain basket is deep. They say it'll handle large pots and pans.
"...It was hard to find many sinks over 18 gauge but this is 16 and is quite deep. At 10” it is perfect...." Read more
"...I love the size, depth, and the single bowl. It's wonderful for everything...can't imagine anyone wanting 2 bowls...." Read more
"...We’ve used it more than anything to give our Shih Tzu a bath. Because it is deep, she isn’t as likely to jump out...." Read more
"...The strainer cup is very deep (2") and sturdy and we have no trouble emptying it as needed...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of cleaning. Some mention that it's easier to clean than their old sink, and makes washing big dishes easier. They also say it cleans easily and hasn't scratched after months of use. However, others say that it is hard to keep clean, and needs regular scrubbing. They mention that the sink also attracts water spots and requires a lot more wiping to maintain.
"...The stainless steel of this sink is very thick and cleans beautifully. The manufacturing seams are flawless...." Read more
"...The extra depth also makes it easy to fill a pail or 5 gallon bucket.The sink is very well made and was easy to install...." Read more
"...The only con for this sink is getting into the corners to clean. Also, the grid is a bit of a pain, but a brush or Scrub Daddy takes care of that." Read more
"...After a few weeks of using the polish, the sink is smoother and easier to clean. The edges of this drop-in sink are raised, but wipe down easily...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the draining of the sink. Some mention that it drains well, while others say that it doesn't drain as well as they would have hoped. The contours on the bottom allow water to drain easily, while the grate allows water to hang out in the corners.
"...The large strainer drain is a bonus as is the stainless steel rack - which keeps large heavy items from "dinging" the sink AND functions as..." Read more
"...They commented that without those curves and pitches, the sink did not drain automatically, nor does all the debris slide down the drain..." Read more
"...We've had no problems with draining or pooling as a result of the contours on the bottom, but we do need a sprayer to get into the corners...." Read more
"...only and putting this sink has caused some issues because it doesnt drain as fast now and theres nothing i can do without lowering the drain...." Read more
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This sink is great! It is exactly as advertised; very high quality, thick steel. It was hard to find many sinks over 18 gauge but this is 16 and is quite deep. At 10” it is perfect. Any deeper it could be uncomfortable to work in and bend down for an extended period of time.
The packaging was awesome. I was nervous about shipping such a big, valuable item but it was packed extremely well. Very high quality packaging. The cutout template was included in the box. Although we did not use it since we were replacing an old sink.
Our old sink was the same size, roughly (33x22). The old sink had a rounded hole cut into the countertop. Luckily, we did not have to make any cuts into our counter for it to fit right, but it was pretty close. If you have an existing sink with rounded edges, you might get by without cutting at all. But this is not always the case.
It comes with a nice drain and basket strainer although you won’t be using them if you plan on hooking up to a garbage disposal, which you can with this sink. If you do install a new garbage disposal or use an existing one, you will need the pipe connections and disposal mount, so keep that.
The rinse grid that it comes with seems to work well as already stated. It does help prevent scratching and such; however, it makes it slightly inconvenient since you have to use water to get stuff into the drain instead of just wiping some things. To keep it looking nice, you will have to remove the grid every so often and clean the bottom, especially the corners. It’s not too bad though.
So far, it has not scratched easily which is nice! As others have stated, the one thing that is not great is the angle of the sink floor. Water and food particles tend to sit comfortably around the sink edges. It’s really not that much work to spray it towards the drain, but if you don’t have a good spray nozzle this might be inconvenient for you.
This sink is not undermount, so we can’t expect it to be that easy to wipe stuff from the counter into the sink. The edge of the sink sticks up above the counter about 3/8”.
Overall, the sink is great for the price. Very good quality and looks nice. It can seem weird getting something like this online, but really, it’s simply just what it claims to be.
Now, installing the sink was interesting. I’m not sure if I could say anything bad about the design, I’m definitely no plumber; however, I thought I would share some pictures and information about what I experienced. Keep in mind, I did not have to do any cutting in my countertop, so I’m skipping that part.
IMPORTANT! You will probably want to install your faucet FIRST before mounting your sink. This is a 10” deep sink and once its installed you have only a few inches to work with between you and the wall in a tight place, that goes up 10”. I was glad I did the faucet first when I had all the room in the world.
Next, the instructions say to attach the “mounting clips” to the sink. I’ll talk more about those in a moment. You will definitely want these on the sink though before you lower it into the counter.
The instructions said to place a “rope” of plumber’s putty along the bottom edge of the outside rim of the sink (the bottom edge that sits on the countertop). What this meant was to get some plumbers putty and roll in your hand until it’s small enough to push up onto the bottom of the sink’s outside edge. (SEE PICTURE OF PEN AND PUTTY)
Now, the edge of the sink is really thin, perhaps as thick as a piece of cardboard. So this was not easy. Plumber’s putty sticks better to my hand than stainless steel so this was a bit of a pain. It kept falling off. I don’t have any magical tips for this. Sorry…
After that we had to place the sink in the counter. Funny now that all of the edges that I would otherwise grab are covered in putty… The only way I figured to do this without disturbing all of the putty was to get under the counter and hold the sink up from the bottom while I lay down, and then my wife guided it from the top as I lowered it.
Now… The mounting clips… First, I read other reviews where people said they were fine without them. I noticed that while fiddling with the sink it would scoot some out of position, so I personally did not feel like the weight of the sink was enough. Also, silicon is a great sealant, but it’s not really a strong adhesive; so I would not depend on it to hold your sink in place when you put it around the edge at the end. Thus, I opted to install the mounting clips.
The clips work like this: as you tighten the nut on the clip, it pulls the sink down as it jams a bracket into the ceiling of under your counter. However, if there is too much space between the wall of the sink and the all of the counter these will not work so well. I’ll show you what I’m talking about.
There are a couple pictures (SEE ATTACHED) of the clips on the sides of the sink looking up from the bottom. The two pictures where the side of the sink is very close to the counter wall is how it should look. You'll notice that one is a pretty tight fit, it barely worked for me.
The brackets are threaded. You can see now that as you tighten the bolt it pulls the mount down, which in turn pulls the sink down, and since the edge of that bracket is digging into the bottom edge of the counter there, it makes the sink really snug.
Okay, so the tough part. If you look closely, this only works if the space is really tight. If there is no wall on either side, the bolt will start tilting to the side instead of pulling the sink down. Since the back of the sink has more space for the faucet stuff, the mounting clips did not work so well in the back for me. (SEE ATTACHED PHOTOS - note that the pictures of the back shows more room than others and includes a picture of what happens when a bracket starts to tilt sideways).
As I tried to tighten it, it just leaned towards the sink and never got tight (SEE ATTACHED). So I figured I could get some adhesive and shove a 2x4 scrap wood in there and make it more tight. (SEE ATTACHED)
I used Titebond polyurethane liquid glue (in a purple bottle). It is supposed to adhere to both metal and wood.
So it’s not perfect, but the mount is able to tighten now because it starts to press against the wood (SEE ATTACHED).
From here, you still have to install your drain and caulk the outside edge of the sink with silicon. I just got some Kitchen, Bath, & Plumbing waterproof silicon and a calk gun. I put a bead around the edge about the thickness of a string of yarn and ran my finger around to push it into the edge between the sink and the counter more. Some places online recommended putting painters tape down on the counter almost up to the edge of the sink; I got by without it. If you like things really neat, it might be worth it. I would probably do that next time, but it turned out okay this time. The back of the sink was hard because the caulk gun would not angle right into the crack; I had to kind of smudge it in by hand. In hindsight, I might purchase a “tube” of silicon instead of using a caulk gun, just because they are so much smaller and easier to handle. I probably could have gotten to the back of the sink just fine with that.
You can see the finished product in 3 of the pictures attached (one is of the sink/garbage disposal/sewer connection, the other two are of the top of the sink).
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2016
This sink is great! It is exactly as advertised; very high quality, thick steel. It was hard to find many sinks over 18 gauge but this is 16 and is quite deep. At 10” it is perfect. Any deeper it could be uncomfortable to work in and bend down for an extended period of time.
The packaging was awesome. I was nervous about shipping such a big, valuable item but it was packed extremely well. Very high quality packaging. The cutout template was included in the box. Although we did not use it since we were replacing an old sink.
Our old sink was the same size, roughly (33x22). The old sink had a rounded hole cut into the countertop. Luckily, we did not have to make any cuts into our counter for it to fit right, but it was pretty close. If you have an existing sink with rounded edges, you might get by without cutting at all. But this is not always the case.
It comes with a nice drain and basket strainer although you won’t be using them if you plan on hooking up to a garbage disposal, which you can with this sink. If you do install a new garbage disposal or use an existing one, you will need the pipe connections and disposal mount, so keep that.
The rinse grid that it comes with seems to work well as already stated. It does help prevent scratching and such; however, it makes it slightly inconvenient since you have to use water to get stuff into the drain instead of just wiping some things. To keep it looking nice, you will have to remove the grid every so often and clean the bottom, especially the corners. It’s not too bad though.
So far, it has not scratched easily which is nice! As others have stated, the one thing that is not great is the angle of the sink floor. Water and food particles tend to sit comfortably around the sink edges. It’s really not that much work to spray it towards the drain, but if you don’t have a good spray nozzle this might be inconvenient for you.
This sink is not undermount, so we can’t expect it to be that easy to wipe stuff from the counter into the sink. The edge of the sink sticks up above the counter about 3/8”.
Overall, the sink is great for the price. Very good quality and looks nice. It can seem weird getting something like this online, but really, it’s simply just what it claims to be.
Now, installing the sink was interesting. I’m not sure if I could say anything bad about the design, I’m definitely no plumber; however, I thought I would share some pictures and information about what I experienced. Keep in mind, I did not have to do any cutting in my countertop, so I’m skipping that part.
IMPORTANT! You will probably want to install your faucet FIRST before mounting your sink. This is a 10” deep sink and once its installed you have only a few inches to work with between you and the wall in a tight place, that goes up 10”. I was glad I did the faucet first when I had all the room in the world.
Next, the instructions say to attach the “mounting clips” to the sink. I’ll talk more about those in a moment. You will definitely want these on the sink though before you lower it into the counter.
The instructions said to place a “rope” of plumber’s putty along the bottom edge of the outside rim of the sink (the bottom edge that sits on the countertop). What this meant was to get some plumbers putty and roll in your hand until it’s small enough to push up onto the bottom of the sink’s outside edge. (SEE PICTURE OF PEN AND PUTTY)
Now, the edge of the sink is really thin, perhaps as thick as a piece of cardboard. So this was not easy. Plumber’s putty sticks better to my hand than stainless steel so this was a bit of a pain. It kept falling off. I don’t have any magical tips for this. Sorry…
After that we had to place the sink in the counter. Funny now that all of the edges that I would otherwise grab are covered in putty… The only way I figured to do this without disturbing all of the putty was to get under the counter and hold the sink up from the bottom while I lay down, and then my wife guided it from the top as I lowered it.
Now… The mounting clips… First, I read other reviews where people said they were fine without them. I noticed that while fiddling with the sink it would scoot some out of position, so I personally did not feel like the weight of the sink was enough. Also, silicon is a great sealant, but it’s not really a strong adhesive; so I would not depend on it to hold your sink in place when you put it around the edge at the end. Thus, I opted to install the mounting clips.
The clips work like this: as you tighten the nut on the clip, it pulls the sink down as it jams a bracket into the ceiling of under your counter. However, if there is too much space between the wall of the sink and the all of the counter these will not work so well. I’ll show you what I’m talking about.
There are a couple pictures (SEE ATTACHED) of the clips on the sides of the sink looking up from the bottom. The two pictures where the side of the sink is very close to the counter wall is how it should look. You'll notice that one is a pretty tight fit, it barely worked for me.
The brackets are threaded. You can see now that as you tighten the bolt it pulls the mount down, which in turn pulls the sink down, and since the edge of that bracket is digging into the bottom edge of the counter there, it makes the sink really snug.
Okay, so the tough part. If you look closely, this only works if the space is really tight. If there is no wall on either side, the bolt will start tilting to the side instead of pulling the sink down. Since the back of the sink has more space for the faucet stuff, the mounting clips did not work so well in the back for me. (SEE ATTACHED PHOTOS - note that the pictures of the back shows more room than others and includes a picture of what happens when a bracket starts to tilt sideways).
As I tried to tighten it, it just leaned towards the sink and never got tight (SEE ATTACHED). So I figured I could get some adhesive and shove a 2x4 scrap wood in there and make it more tight. (SEE ATTACHED)
I used Titebond polyurethane liquid glue (in a purple bottle). It is supposed to adhere to both metal and wood.
So it’s not perfect, but the mount is able to tighten now because it starts to press against the wood (SEE ATTACHED).
From here, you still have to install your drain and caulk the outside edge of the sink with silicon. I just got some Kitchen, Bath, & Plumbing waterproof silicon and a calk gun. I put a bead around the edge about the thickness of a string of yarn and ran my finger around to push it into the edge between the sink and the counter more. Some places online recommended putting painters tape down on the counter almost up to the edge of the sink; I got by without it. If you like things really neat, it might be worth it. I would probably do that next time, but it turned out okay this time. The back of the sink was hard because the caulk gun would not angle right into the crack; I had to kind of smudge it in by hand. In hindsight, I might purchase a “tube” of silicon instead of using a caulk gun, just because they are so much smaller and easier to handle. I probably could have gotten to the back of the sink just fine with that.
You can see the finished product in 3 of the pictures attached (one is of the sink/garbage disposal/sewer connection, the other two are of the top of the sink).
This sink comes packaged as finely and elegantly as the sink itself, so the sink is well protected upon arrival. After almost two years of using this sink as a maniac cook who does nothing in a delicate way, I can attest to the fact that this sink can take a lot of beating with not a hint of marring or discoloration to it. After I clean it every night, it looks as good and new as the day we received it.
It is a very heavy sink; it took two of us to lift it into the pre-existing countertop hole that accommodated the previous old sink, which was standard size: about one inch deeper than this sink. However, we got creative with the countertop to close that one inch gap left at the back wall. No one will ever be the wiser unless they crawl deep into the sink cabinet with a flashlight, turn upside down on their back and examine the countertop patch at the wall. Our guests are usually not inclined to do so.
The stainless steel of this sink is very thick and cleans beautifully. The manufacturing seams are flawless. The bottom is flat, which was one of our requirements, so as to allow more stuff to sit flat. No space is wasted for setting things flat in this sink. It has no curves or pitches. We love that. We hated that our old sink's sides were curved and it was pitched towards the drain, which wasted a lot of the usable space. When we read reviews of this sink while doing our research pre-purchase, we noticed that some had complained about the flat bottom without curves and pitches. They commented that without those curves and pitches, the sink did not drain automatically, nor does all the debris slide down the drain automatically. That seemed like a trite and silly complaint to us. After all, to properly clean a sink and rid it of all debris, one does not just allow whatever is visible on its bottom to slide down the drain. There is much left behind that is not visible to the naked eye, and therefore the sink must be scrubbed out properly with cleaner to be sanitized. So, no matter if the sink has a 45 degree pitch, it still needs to be scrubbed out. I should teach a class on sanitation and hygiene to those complainers. If they are not regularly scrubbing out the sink with sanitizing cleaner, they do not have a clean sink!
There is no sound, vibration or movement what-so-ever with this sink. It is totally solid and quiet as can be. The bottom rack is heavy duty and most sturdy. Our large cast iron Dutch Ovens full of liquid do not bend it in any way, even with the pressure of scrubbing them. The rack saves the bottom of the sink from any scratching or marring. Great addition! Even the rack is still in perfect condition after almost two years of heavy duty use and cleaning.
This was one of our most excellent purchases of the whole house remodel. Amazon's price was a great deal. This sink could last several lifetimes, so we are considering it a family heirloom.