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DesertArtist (NV)
I'm upgrading the sink in my kitchen and would like to know what issues I need to consider in swapping out sinks before I call a plumber for the install. The old sink is a stainless steel drop in over the counter on granite countertop. The new sink is a black composite granite sink over the counter with a deeper basin on the dishwasher side. Both measure 33" x 22". The drains in the new sink are not in the center like the old one, but located toward the back. I plan to use the same garbage disposal but bought a new faucet, aerator, garbage disposal button, and flange set to match. I realize the piping underneath will need to be reconfigured due to the depth difference in the new sink. Am I missing something else I need to consider or purchase before I contact a plumber? Thanks in advance for your help.
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Anonymous User
I have a few questions for you. Is the old sink a drop in stainless steel or undermount (mounted under the counter)? Is the new one a drop in/undermount? That would be removing the old sink and faucet, which technically would come out with the sink unless it's mounted through the countertop (single hole mount in granite/Corian,etc), pulling old garbage disposal off and retaining mounting ring, pulling old sink, installing new sink, installing customer supplied faucet, reinstalling the existing garbage disposal, piping in all necessary trap(s) and drain line (arms). There are variables thus I gave a range. A variable would be if the new sink doesn't quite fit the existing hole on a drop in, if there are issues with your new faucet, etc. I never quote prices over the phone because of variables. If a customer tells me they have a new kitchen sink faucet and they tell me it's a single hole mount, then I get there and it's an electronic touch faucet, well that's a little different than an ordinary install. Time is money. Hope this helps. Also, always ask about a warranty and if your plumber is licensed so you avoid the old " I can do it for less money, yet they're not around for any warranty issues.
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North Carolina Plumber (NC)
We're not suppose to discuss price here. This thread may get poofed.
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DesertArtist (NV)
oops. Sorry. I am new to this site and googled plumbing questions.I will edit the post removing that aspect.
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srloren (CA)
With a deeper sink on one side many times the wall has to be opened up and the san tee lowered to fit up to the lower sink level. It is only a couple of inches but may need to be done depending on how high the current san tee is stubbed out. Measure that height first.
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Anonymous User
Sorry about that.
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hj (AZ)
How old is the disposer? Few "old" disposes are worth the time and effort to reinstall them.
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DesertArtist (NV)
It's 4 years old but I really do not use it. I prefer to dump scraps, peelings and left overs in the garbage. I just run some dish soap through it every now & then and turn it on to keep it somewhat fresh. The sink is only 4 years old too. The house was a new build but they put in a cheap sink and cheap faucet that already broke once.
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hj (AZ)
Actually, NOT using it too much is about the worst thing you can do, especially with the grade disposer they probably installed, since they were apparently "on the cheap".
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