Outdoor Kitchen Sink depth?

[Jimqpublic]

I'm building a small 7 foot long counter for bbq prep/staging, drink prep, etc. I'll continue to use separate BBQ's and grills.

My question is about sink depth: 4" deep or 9-1/2" deep? It will be a cold-only, mostly for rinsing, washing hands, and cleaning barware. Drainage will be by hose to planting beds so I will avoid letting food particles in. The island is surrounded by pavers so any splashing isn't a big deal.

I found two suitable sinks from Sunstone Metal Products. They are each around 16-18" squarish, have a faucet, soap dispenser, and sink cover.

One is an "ADA" sink that's shallow at only 4" deep so a wheelchair can fit under it with the correct installation- I don't need that feature but the price is good at $430. I like the style of this one better. Sunstone ADASK20

The other model is 9-1/2" deep, adds a cutting board and drain grid. The price is $530. Sunstone B-PS21

Any opinions?

 

[SmittyJonz]

Elbow deep so you can warsh up properly.........

 

[cowgirl]

I like deep sinks... but I use a lot of large pots when cooking. Crawdad boils, fish frys, etc..

 

[TravelingJ]

Big wide sink was one of the better decisions in our kitchen remodel. I say go big while you can.

 

[Robert]

I would go as deep as possible for greater capacity, but that's just me. I'm like Cowgirl with the need for washing large pots like boiling pots and big cast iron pots for jambalaya.



Looks like they are all out of stock on the link below.


https://www.equippers.com/wall-mount-hand-sinks/24462.asp


Lot to choose from in the link below.


https://www.webstaurantstore.com/search/hand-wash-sink.html


Good luck with your kitchen.


Robert

 

[Smoke Dawg]

Go big or go home!

You would regret the shallow sink down the road

 

[gcs]

Ugly, but I'd get a laundry (slop) sink, can clean up anything except maybe a cannibal pot....cheap too....

 

[SonVolt]

There's nothing more infuriating than a shallow sink.

 

[mchar69]

That seems like a lot of money for an auxiliary sink. I'd go deep also if I had a chance.

 

[Smoke Dawg]

We replaced our sink with this right after moving in. Would be great outdoors.

https://www.amazon.com/Kraus-Standa...=1645122302&sprefix=Kraus,aps,867&sr=8-5&th=1

I did not search much but Ruvati has an 18" version also, not sure about Kraus

 

[Jimqpublic]

Thanks everybody for the ideas and comments. We're trying to decide if the extra $$$ for an outdoor-specific sink with lid is worth it. We want quality but are on a tight budget.

I poured the slab earlier this week and plan to frame the island this weekend so decision time is here!

 

[Learning to BBQ]

I'd go deep. What's a $100 in the grand scheme of things. Even on a budget. You'll have to deal with that for years.