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Why does a Double sink need a different plumbing system?

When it comes to upgrading a bathroom or even a kitchen, there are few things you can do that will have as big an impact as switching out the sink. Upgrading from a single-basin sink to a double-basin sink is a great choice to increase the amount of space for washing your dirty dishes and cleaning those veggies and fruits for your delicious meals.

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What is a double sink?

The sink’s most important purpose is to help you wash, rinse and place dishes into the dishwasher. It also should be just as clean as it looks. If there are water marks on your sink’s surface, it could indicate a leak in the form of a drip or slow leak.

Double sinks are also super good to be added in your bathroom as they give a bigger usage in a bathroom. This model features built-in drainers for catching water before it leaves your home, eliminating the need for an unsightly disposal or clogged pipes.

The sink’s most important purpose is to help you wash, rinse and place dishes into the dishwasher. It also should be just as clean as it looks. If there are water marks on your sink’s surface, it could indicate a leak in the form of a drip or slow leak. Double sinks offer a lot of extra space, especially in bathtubs. They allow you to wash large items (like clothes and sheets) without crowding around a single-basin sink. They are often used in commercial settings where the plumbing is already installed and need not be changed for this installation. Otherwise, installation follows the same process for both types of sinks.

A single sink is great in a smaller bathroom, but you may need a double-basin setup in larger rooms. In this case, the plumbing configuration is slightly different for this type of sink. Instead of having the tailpiece from the single sink connect directly to the P-trap drain, each sink in a double-basin setup has a tailpiece that connects to a sanitary tee, which in turn connects to the P-trap drain.

Installation of a double sink

Proper sink strainer installation is essential. To prevent corrosion, leaks, and clogs in your sink drain line, be sure to use a sink basket strainer on your sink. The basket strainer can be installed at any time during the process of installing your new sink or faucet, but it is much easier to install before the sink is attached to the countertop.

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A sink strainer basket is an essential part of a kitchen sink system. When used, it will prevent small food particles and other debris from going down the drain while they’re being washed by water. It also helps to keep larger items from blocking the drain or becoming stuck in it. Often, a kitchen sink strainer basket is installed when the sink is being installed but it can also be purchased separately and installed later if need be.

First, the professional will make sure that the caulk around the sink is scraped and clean. Then he will apply a bead of silicone caulk around the top edge of the side of one sink. After that, he will place the first sink carefully into its respective space and allow for proper drying time before doing the second sink.

This product is designed with two separate countertop sinks, which can be placed side by side or one adjacent to the other. The procedure for installing this sink unit will be similar to the single sink installation and should be completed by two people in order to increase efficiency.

Once the plumber is satisfied with the fit,he will check to make sure the stopper function is working, then he will tighten the strainer nut from below with an adjustable wrench to create a tight seal between the sink and strainer.

This step is repeated with the second sink while allowing  the putty or silicone caulk a few minutes to properly set. The distance from the drain outlet pipe to the floor will determine how low or high the sink must be to accommodate it.The plumber will measure from a point at least 1/2″ below the top of the slope in the S-trap and between 3-4″ feet above the bottom of the sink basin.

To ensure that both sinks are able to drain properly, it’s important to measure the height of both the drain tailpieces and the existing drain outlets.  The length that each of your sink tailpieces requires will depend on the height of your floor and the height at which you want to place it. In most cases, this will allow you to cut new PVC pipes with a hacksaw or PVC cutter. An expert can then use a marker to indicate where each pipe needs to be cut, and remove them carefully with a pair of pliers.

Next,You will need to install the sanitary tee either in line with one sink or using the second option which is in the middle of both sinks. You can install the sanitary tee either below or above the sink depending on your personal preference, but it is important that the main drain pipe has enough length to snake around underneath it. Finally, you will need to connect all of the pipes with PVC corners and 90-degree fittings and then install them back onto each side of the vanity top before connecting all of them together with compression nuts and caps on each end.

After that, the plumber must connect the drain trap by first connecting the sanitary tee to the U-shaped trap and then connecting the U-shaped trap to the J-shaped trap. Then he will install the drain tailpiece of your sink to allow water to exit your sink, which will be on the underside of your sink. Now what’s left is mounting the faucet and connecting the water pipes and all is good.

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