Utility Sink / Cleaning Area Question ??

[russell d burke]

I am in search of ideas for a good size utility sink / cleaning area for the garage. Mainly used for degreasing engine parts and basic cleaning up. I'm thinking of stainless steel VS PVC or ABS plastic for durability. Maybe a small countertop with a drop in sink. Any pics, ideas, web sites and available suppliers would be greatly appreciated. Happy Motoring. Russ

 

[t. jones]

Plastic breaks when you drop something heavy. Stainless restaurant prep sink
Thanx Trevor

 

[ron in sc]

See link below for review of Veritek sink.

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=16702&highlight=sink

 

[Stuart in MN]

Are you talking about making a parts cleaner out of a sink, or just installing a sink to wash up in? Running grease and dirt down the drain probably isn't a good idea, but there have been several threads here describing how people built a parts cleaner using an old sink and a pump to move the solvent around.

 

[russell d burke]

I picked up a All in One utility sink at Lowes. It's has a much thicker wall than the HD model. I'll either set it in a cabinet base or countertop up and around it. Great addition for cleaning and degreasing parts and general wash area. A little drain grease remover monthly will move/loosen the solids to the street sewer line and keep everyone happy.

 

[AZAV8]

I picked up a All in One utility sink at Lowes. It's has a much thicker wall than the HD model. I'll either set it in a cabinet base or countertop up and around it. Great addition for cleaning and degreasing parts and general wash area. A little drain grease remover monthly will move/loosen the solids to the street sewer line and keep everyone happy.

Everyone EXCEPT your local sewage treatment plant! The grease and hydrocarbons (oil, gas, etc.) will kill their beneficial bacteria in their treatment process. It takes very small amounts of hydrocarbons (tens of parts per million) in the incoming water to start to kill off the bacteria. Do yourself and your treatment plant operators a favor and DON'T dump your grease and stuff down the drain. In many places, if they catch you dumping into the wastewater system, you can be fined, BIG TIME. And they do have ways of catching you and they do monitor the collection system.

 

[sjt78]

Do you have plumbing in the garage already or looking to add? I often think about adding a wash sink to my workshop, but I don't have any plumbing going out there. I thought about running a hose and then having the drain just flow outside or into a bucket. Not sure if that will work or is okay to do though.

 

[russell d burke]

Plumbing all roughed in just strugling on type of sink, size and location.

 

[Cobra4B]

My washer/dryer is inside but backs up to my garage wall... does this mean I could tap into the existing water and drain lines from the other side and install a sink?

 

[russell d burke]

Give your favorite plumber a call..some may say yes..some no...elevation of the drain, load bearing walls, hidden studs in wall, town codes, permits... but it never hurts to ask...

 

[Cobra4B]

I don't need no stinkin' plumber I have the tools! Was just IMing with my father and he suggested tapping into the hot water heater for water supply and the main drain access point is on the back wall too in the even of a major clog. Adding a sink may not be too big of a deal at all.

 

[rwhite692]

Check your local craigslist for restaurant kitchen prep stainless steel sinks with drainboard, etc...They pop up all the time for surprisingly little money.

 

[dps]

If you have the room, consider a double basin. I have one side for all the sloppy junk, the other side stays pretty clean for washing up car washing towels and occasional hand-wash clothing or the turkey roaster that's too big for the kitchen, soaking potted plants, etc.