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If you own a mudroom or work with messy materials that necessitate a designated clean-up space, installing a laundry sink is an excellent investment. These sinks are oversized and far deeper than standard kitchen and bathroom sinks. It may be helpful to refer to these sinks by their other common name, the utility sink. They can be used to clean oil and grease-stained hands that have been working on automobiles, or as a place to water potted plants. Likewise, many people use these sinks to place mop buckets in when they want to clean their floors, given their depth.
Ultimately, a utility sink is a great way to keep harmful contaminants from the spaces where you eat and brush your teeth. Thus, they are great for sanitary reasons alone. These sinks can be installed indoors or outdoors, but you will need to make sure to install them where a water connection is present. The installation process is not too difficult of a job, but you may want to consult a plumber before attempting to do so by yourself. Hiring a plumbing contractor to handle the install will save time and money, especially if you lack the requisite skills and experience. If you are planning on installing the sink without expert assistance, here are some tips for doing so error-free.
How to Install a Laundry Sink
- If replacing, make sure to measure the dimensions correctly and the location of the drain. This will make finding the right size sink easier, and will keep you from buying one that does not fit. The sink will need to be mounted to the wall via a bracket, so make sure to double-check all measurements before anything else.
- Mount the sink onto the bracket and proceed to hook up the faucet. Attach the water supply lines to the faucet. Remember to hand tighten them snugly. Finish the job with a wrench, but make sure not to over tighten, as this can strip the threads.
- Attach the drain pipe hookups; the tailpipe will fit directly on the sink and the trap will install on the tailpipe. The end of the trap will install on the wall.
- Make the finishing connections and turn on the water to test for any leaks.
If you are unsure of how perform any of these steps correctly, don’t hesitate to contact a local plumber. A professional can easily have this job complete in no time at all.