Best Kitchen Sink Installation Parts
All-In-One-Kit :1 1/2" P-trap ,13" length hose connectors,1 1/2" flexible wall drain coupling, two 75ยบ elbows, and all connecting accessories. ( Dishwasher drain hose can also be left connected to a waste disposal outlet). A minimum of 4" of vertical clearance is required from the bottom of the sink strainer to the center of the pipe entering the wall. A minimum of 2" from the waste disposal outlet to the center of the pipe entering the wall is also required. Refer to diagram on left for minimum space required under the sink.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Because these are not approved for commercial use, and almost seem like a made for TV product, i had the expectations, that while these may save the consumer a lot of headaches; they are sort of second rate quality, when compared to the usual white hard pipes you buy in the store."
"We just ordered and installed a garbage disposal and I knew I would need new sized piping (ugh) but ended up seeing the snappy trap when ordering the disposal."
"If bend in tubing coming off disposal causes problem will be easy to rotate disposal & give a more gradual curve."
"You basically have to remove your old plumbing and put the new flexible tubing in its place. Important note: pay attention to the color of each gasket as some use a white gasket and others use a black gasket. I was really apprehensive at first about ordering but I would order another one in a heart beat."
"Sure, I could have saved some money going with the same sort of crap installation of home center parts that I pulled out while installing my new sink. I'm waiting a few days before I put the crap back under the sink in case I've got tightening to do."
"Every part needed was included and though the instructions are clear, not everything anticipated by the manufacturer was under my new sink."
"After I put this in (bending the pipes was like fighting with a very strong octopus), I was disappointed because I felt some dampness around the pipes. It has been about two weeks since installation and everything is dry and there are no sewer gas smells."
"Also, the material is all plastic and looks of poor manufacturing product; does not look sturdy; specially the flex drain pipes; they look like they are getting stressed too much in bends and turns that the inner accordion-ed parts are too thin and will end up cracking in a short while."
2 Rohl WSG3018SS 14-5/8-Inch by 26-1/2-Inch Wire Sink Grid for RC3018 Kitchen Sinks in Stainless Steel
Color: Stainless Steel. Specially designed to fit Rc3018 shaws kitchen sink.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I decided part of why the old one wore out was that I scrubbed pans on it."
"The only issue is that the little bumpers that go around the perimeter of the metal come off and get lost in the garbage disposal."
"Wonderful for my sink."
"This wire rack fits perfectly and helps to protect the finish on this beautifully made sink."
"Unfortunately the only option for the sink we have."
"The sink rack is fine but it arrived with one of the plastic foot guards missing....which is a problem."
"I can fill the sink with dirty dishes AND a stock pot full of water , even my 14" cast iron pan, on this grate and it doesn't buckle."
"Wish I had bought this when we got the sink."
E-Z Sink Clips Undermount Sink Clips are universal undermount kitchen sink clips and bathroom undermount sink clips that are quick and simple to use. With EZ Sink Clips Undermount Sink Clips, you get a total of 10 sink clips for undermount kitchen sinks and undermount bathroom sinks for one great low price. PERFECTLY SECURE YOUR SINK: Sink clips provide stability to anchor any undermount sink in place!
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I had to repair our bathroom sink by reattaching it to the countertop because the original installer had epoxied the sink to the counter directly (no flexion) and the epoxy cracked loose when the counter happened to encounter a lot of weight on just one side. Then, with a helper, I disconnected the "floating" sink from the P-trap while my helper held the sink up and connected the sink clamps (see pictures). My helper steadied the sink 6" or so below the lip of the counter while I cleaned the sink lip and underside of the counter with rubbing alcohol and applied a 1/2" bead of silicone all the way around the sink lip. I happened to use GE Silicone II Kitchen & Bath but I'm sure any 100% silicone (not water based) sealant would do the job ok. We lifted the sink up to the lip of the counter, made contact, lowered it again to aerate the silicone (this apparently increases bonding strength) then he held it in position while I tightened the wingnuts to clamp it in place. I waited a minute or so for the epoxy to begin to set up, then stuck the clip bases underneath the sink about 1/2" from the edge of the epoxy bead."
"These style of undermount sink support is perfect for DIY'ers."
"Perfect for the undermount sink I got for a granite vanity top that already had a hole cut for a sink I didn't have so the holes didn't match."
"Key is to allow the epoxy to dry a little bit before you stick them in and don't tighten them until after the approved set time."
"Shaft is smaller than original mount but shaft appears to be welded on well."
"I don't know if the shelves shrank or the refrigerator sides expanded, but the shelves kept falling down and we thought we were going to have to buy a new fridge."
"I used them when 1/2 of my undermount sink fell in due to poor install under a granite countertop."
"Cleaned up with rubbing alcohol.BTW Home Depot and local plumbing supply stores did not carry this bracket."
Best Kitchen Drains & Strainers
Stop the sea of inadequate gadgets flooding your trash, and save big on plumbing expenses now Fengbao 4.5" dia. Stainless steel sink strainer is the high quality solution to get the job done and exceed your expectations easy, efficient, clean use "water in. Hand wash or quick rinse with the kitchen hose recommended to keep the mirror finish shine impeccable over time. Fengbao sink strainer boasts a 2.75" micro-perforated bowl area designed to sit over the drain while the contouring metal sheet (2-ply) flat rim rests above providing excellent stability. Includes 2.75" micro-perforated bowl area contoured by a 2-ply metal sheet flat rim to rest over sink's drain.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"For years I was buying the plastic ones or the wire mesh ones and they would leave me feeling an array of negative emotions. A constant battle with food slipping under them and down the drain (which is a no-no with no disposal and a septic system) or getting caught and mashed into the mesh - so gross!! I was a little nervous when reading reviews that this thing was going to be tricky to remove to empty,, would I be able to?"
"This 2 piece stainless-steel kitchen strainers are truly a blessing in my home. We, a family of 5, are notorious for letting utensils or our cleaning squares scrappers go down the drain, then they get all scratched up by the garbage disposal :/. The strainers themselves are thin but strong and they stay put where you need them to be."
"The second set arrived a few days later and were in perfect condition. These work great, look great, and I am very happy with my purchase."
"Then you can either just throw it back in the drain and run a bit of water to see if what's left goes through, or do an official rinse and run the garbage disposal. This makes that less of an issue as no large things go down there anymore, and much less in general since it goes into the trash instead of being run through the garbage disposal."
"I've looked all around my town, including hardware stores, for really good sink strainers, I needed them really bad!"
"Strainers work great. I've struggled finding a good strainer. I've purchased $15 pop up strainers but they restricted the water flow so much when open that water wouldn't drain through fast enough leaving residue in sink. I ranked it 4 because it's very lightweight. But the flow is great and it looks good. Fits good and serves its purpose."
"Have had these for some time now, they keep out the tiny particles that, over time, clog the sink side without the disposal."
"These strainers fit perfectly."
Best Garbage Disposals & Parts
Energy efficient permanent magnet motor and stainless steel swivel impellers reduce jamming. EASY INSTALLATION AND CLEANING: EZ Mount for a quick and easy kitchen sink installation, removable splashguard for easy cleaning.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This is true ONLY if using a flat lipped SS sink, and even then the rubber seal is optional as opposed to the putty (you can use only one, the putty or the seal with a SS sink, but not both). It's better said that you WILL need plumber's putty, and if you have a stainless steel sink, you have the option to use the thin rubber gasket (I'd use plumber's putty)."
"Update: As an aside, I also learned from my research that the best way to clean my disposal is to use citric acid. Having previously had no idea what citric acid was used for, I decided to order some from Amazon, going with the brand my sister uses: Citric Acid Powder - Ultra Fine Pure Powdered Crystals - Natural Preservative Food Grade Quality (16 oz) and gave it a whirl after 3 months of using my disposal. I let the citric acid sit with some water in the disposal for about ten minutes, and then I let it run for a solid 2 minutes."
"The immediate issues I have with this product is the plastic connections and the sound of the motor. This is the first disposal that has had plastic connecting the disposal to the sink."
"All I needed to do was to install the new fitting for the sink and take apart the p-trap to make it slide over the outlet tube (I needed to trim that tube to the same length as the one from the Badger)."