(Part 2) Best kitchen fixtures according to redditors

Thanks! Yea - we use that sink all the time. Maybe you could fit a bar sink like this? Good luck!

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Get one/some of these...

Wash and Drain Dish Tub
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AVWE7O2/

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00QVUZWV0/ref=mp_s_a_1_5/144-4662939-1821909?ie=UTF8&qid=1502689029&sr=8-5&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=sink+screen&dpPl=1&dpID=41N%2ByCIGXzL&ref=plSrch

I really like this replacement sink strainer by Good Grips.

The center post is easier to grab than the standard sink strainer/plug, and the silicone part turns inside out over the trash.

Obviously, it does not replace a plug but I'm not sometime who fills the sink to wash dishes anyway.

https://www.amazon.com/InSinkErator-H-HOT150SN-SS-Instant-Dispenser-Stainless/dp/B01LR7AJOQ/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1521385561&sr=8-4&keywords=instant+hot

I once owned an Equator brand countertop dishwasher, like this one, but an older version: http://equatorappliances.com/product-detail.php?product=equator-midea-cd-400-3203-w-dishwasher--countertop-6-place-setting-in-white-17-94&category_id=13

I was able to order an adapter kit with it, that allowed me to hook the input up to the sink faucet with a quick release attachment, and the drain line, I simply left in the sink when using the machine, to allow the dirty water to flow down the sink drain.

I do not quickly find an "all-in-one" kit, such I once purchased, but you can buy the parts individually. This attaches to the sink faucet:
https://www.amazon.com/Danco-36108E-Portable-Dishwasher-Aerator/dp/B005792KTS/ref=pd_sbs_60_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B005792KTS&pd_rd_r=BAX5YPZZH8CR53EKTJFK&pd_rd_w=5dxkh&pd_rd_wg=dj7OV&psc=1&refRID=BAX5YPZZH8CR53EKTJFK

This attaches to the dishwasher's water input hose: https://www.amazon.com/Dishwasher-Coupling-Thread-Nipple-Female/dp/B007DMYQBW/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1500924894&sr=8-8&keywords=dishwasher+faucet+adapter+kit

You hold the hose and push down on the white plastic flange to connect or release the hose from the skinny nipple fitting on the faucet. You can really make any dishwasher portable this way. I have done the same as well with a standard full-sized dishwasher, by building a plywood box on casters to hold it, and plumbing it this way.

If you do purchase any "countertop" or "mobile/portable" dishwasher, consider the size of your dinner plates first. I found that any plates larger in diameter than 10 inches/25.4 centimeters would not fit in this type of dishwasher.

Your experience may vary, but I hope this is of some assistance. Best of luck.

Ruvati 15-inch Workstation Bar... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07J2TLQ4N?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Kitchen Faucet, Kitchen Sink... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RJB9C55?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Aerator wrench

Shortest run? Blind testing? There's only one way to get hot water in a home. From a hot water heater. Unless you have a second hot water heater serving just that faucet, it's the only answer.


The only other way...and I can't believe I'm thinking it. Did you have an instant hot water system put in for that sink and it get misplumbed?

[Example](InSinkErator HOT100 Instant Hot Water Dispenser System - Faucet & Tank, Chrome, H-HOT100C-SS https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZC5QRCI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_pciWDb7XPXY1Y)

i work in a plumbing supply house. ive seen maybe one or 2 home owners come in with something like this before.

that adapter it comes with is made to screw into an aerator on pretty much comes on every inexpensive kitchen faucet. such as where that piece on the end of this spout screws off, http://www.us.kohler.com/us/Coralais-three-hole-kitchen-sink-faucet-with-8-1-2-spout,-matching-finish-sidespray-and-lever-handle/productDetail/Kitchen-Sink-Faucets/421150.htm;jsessionid=3CEABFDB586518D0D4CB3EB8F70F1AC6.kohler-prod1-ecom2?prodColor=G
you wouldnt be able to adapt to that current faucet,as in the end of the spout. thats a machine thread that is most likely specific to the manufacture to aerator thread unless someone makes it but. ive never seen it

the only way that comes to mind is to get a max adapter this to go under that sink. on the hot side
http://www.homedepot.ca/product/brass-max-adapter-3-8-inch-x-3-8-inch/966941
this would go on the speedy valve under the sink.
this to the max adapter
http://www.lasco.net/special-fittings-c-2937_1461_1583/34-female-garden-hose-thread-swivel-x-38-compression-brass-ell-p-13687.html

this into the house end then your adapter for the washing machine
http://www.amazon.com/LDR-500-2050-Aerator-Adapter/sim/B000I1CDEM/2
a little messy but thats the only idea i haave

Rice, grease, coffee grounds, hair can all clogv drains. I'm sure there's other stuff too.

I had no idea about bar soaps clogging drains though. I learned something today.

This Umbra Starfish Drain Cover/Hair Catcher, White https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00B8RZXV0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_IN23E5WtdhQXe

And this NH Sunray 2pcs Stainless Steel Kitchen Sink Strainer Removable Heavy-Duty Drain Filter Perfect for Kitchen Bathroom Basin Laundry Stop Hair Disposal W https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01N5NJMM6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_Ia3PQLM2KAQYd should help.

My SIL evaded up renting some kind of drain declogging device from home depot and they found all the stuff I mentioned above through the kitchen sink.

We purchased this single-bowl undermount sink for our 30” sink cabinet (also an IKEA kitchen).

The sink is very deep (in the best way) and we’re super happy with it.

Frigidaire undermount stainless steel kitchen sink 27”

They do have instant hot water heaters like this, but I do like your idea:

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https://www.amazon.com/InSinkErator-H-HOT150SN-SS-Instant-Dispenser-Stainless/dp/B01LR7AJOQ/

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Back when people had wood burning stoves they would keep kettles with water on them to always have hot water ready I think. As long as the water gets changed out every day or so it would be fine I think.

I just went through this trying to get my siphon working. Two products I recommend:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B012YVX1BC?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
And then
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DLHYR71?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

If you’re lucky one side of the cache key will fit. Then if you’re even more lucky one of the adapter pieces will allow you to convert the inside threads to outside threads.
The cache key fit my aerator but none of the adapters did, but the selection in the pack is pretty decent.

You can buys water dispensers on Amazon that just pour room temp water. Walmart has some too.

Primo Countertop Porcelain Ceramic Crock Water Dispenser - BPA and LEAD FREE https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F3HD26O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ogtmDbBATX13K

Edit: I added a link.

We just revamped our entire kitchen and installed this sink: http://www.amazon.com/Kraus-Undermount-Single-Stainless-Kitchen/dp/B003U26QZS

We under mounted it to quartz counter tops. It works great for washing big pans (those are much harder to fit in double sinks.

http://www.amazon.com/Kraus-Undermount-Single-Stainless-Kitchen/dp/B003U26QZS/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1421776419&sr=8-10&keywords=kitchen+sink

Check out Kraus kitchen sinks that they sell on amazon. That's where I bought mine. Great quality and thick gauge of stainless steel means less noise when water hits it.

Those are all opened box, appears new condition. But I did find similar insinkerator on amazon new from 175-400.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/ol/B00ZC5QRCI/ref=olp_tab_new?ie=UTF8&condition=new

That’s interesting, turns out there are insinkerator models in Aus for about $AUD800

https://www.bunnings.com.au/insinkerator-hot-water-tap_p5110344

which is the cheapest I’ve seen, obviously 240V options are different to 120V

My mum boils all the farm water she drinks and I wanted her to get one when she recently renovated her kitchen but $2000 was too expensive, she probably would have said $800 is too. $2000 is cray but these aren’t common in residential installations in Aus so the prices are maybe targeted and inflated for commercial applications.

Price is really going to come down to how nice of a faucet you want and if you’ll put it in yourself. More faucet installs are pretty simple with an adjustable wrench and maybe a screw driver. Most newer faucets are made to be weekend warrior proof. Just make sure you find one that is a single post and not one with separate posts for the valves. Something like this would likely work great for you and be a nice little upgrade over what you had. You would just install it without the rectangle plate at the bottom, which will be one of the install options n the instructions.

If you show the underside where the faucet attaches to the waterline I can say for sure if it’s a simple DIY or not. You’ll be looking for a hex nut fitting on copper or braided flexible tubing (or one connecting to the other). As long as the faucet isn’t soldered to the water line, you’ll be able to do it without any issues.

http://www.amazon.com/LDR-500-2050-Aerator-Adapter/dp/B000I1CDEM/ref=pd_cp_hi_0

Just get a sink strainer. Anything that goes past that is fine, and you can clean it daily.

Jesus Christ

I got this guy for my concrete countertop. I was working with a small'ish space, so this was the biggest I could go (garbage disposal adds some height too, so don't forget that)

I did have an issue, it was too heavy for the hookups, so we put in 2 legs to hold it up, work perfectly.

Go big with sinks! I wanted bigger!!!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MEEBY1L/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0011YHVN8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/Delta-RP54870-Renovation-Kit-Shower/dp/B003NLHR40/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1537796596&sr=8-3&keywords=delta+replacement+shower+handle

Would this work as well? I am missing the handle too so I need it all.

Naa I got a converter kit and a diverter plug. Works perfectly. Cutting into the wall and buying/replacing the valve would have taken many more hours of work and actually would have costed a lot more. No regrets ;D

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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003NLHR40/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Something like this or this?

My wife and I bought this one 5 years ago

7594ORB Arbor One-Handle Pulldown Kitchen Faucet Featuring Power Boost and Reflex, Oil Rubbed Bronze https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00499XL2W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_SJrnDbJMPJQAC) and it's been amazing. Never an issue

I would:

• completely lose the wall between the dining and living room
• take the bar height counter down to counter height
• extend the countertop into the living room more, giving 14-16 inches of countertop beyond the wall to allow for leg room when sitting, and maybe extend the peninsula a bit towards the dining area
• replace the top mount sink with an under-mount sink, or a farm sink if it's in the budget
• replace the current kitchen faucet with a very cool, conversation piece type faucet, like this, this, this, or this, depending on your particular style.

Edit: formatting

Edit #2, I was in a rush yesterday, and my google search for "cool kitchen faucets" was underwhelming, so these faucets are techno free:

• this touch-to-turn-on one is cool
  
• this on might be cool for a country styled kitchen
  
• this one which is cool by its minimalism
  
• this modern one with a traditional style finish
  
• and this one, that I have always loved in put a similar, but less cool one is a house we remodeled 10 years ago

If I have been lazy and have significant growth I will first trim with a hair trimmer. In that case I put down a plastic shopping bag in the sink to catch the worst of it. I also notice less clogging since I switched to tallow based soaps.

Now my wife's long red hair is a hole other battle. If you have an open drain and not a built in plug I would suggest grabbing one of those fine mesh screens that fit in there. In the long run it is cheaper and less wasteful. If you have a built in plug then perhaps you could fashion one out of some stainless steel window screen.

Edit: Here is an example https://www.amazon.com/Maxware-Stainless-Strainer-Kitchen-Bathroom/dp/B00QVUZWV0/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1484896541&sr=8-3&keywords=sink+screen

Snappy Trap 1 1/2" All-In-One-Drain Kit for Double Bowl Kitchen Sinks https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I2XQ56U?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

This could work if under the sink

Are you in an apartment? Or do you have yard space?

Water can be stored, hiding in plain site - in a yard. Fish ponds or other water features will "store" water. It won't be potable as is, but a still will clean it up. Just keep the chemicals out!

Rain barrels will collect a large amounts of water. It'll be some of the grungiest of the collecting systems - but perfectly good for flushing the toilet - one of the single biggest water uses in industrial countries - the toilet. If you're in a position to switch to a composting toilet - something to consider.

Most of the water you will use doesn't need to be potable. Merely clean. Doing dishes, laundry, washing up will use more water than you need for cooking and/or drinking.

If you're in an apartment, consider using the [large water jugs.] (https://www.amazon.com/Primo-Countertop-Porcelain-Ceramic-Dispenser/dp/B00F3HD26O/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=bluewave+water&qid=1572221548&s=kitchen-bath&sr=1-2) Two, one in use, the other waiting to be used. They last quite a long time as it's only used for drinking. Depending on your system, you may be able to use 1/2 size glass wine carboys.

So I'm trying to connect a hose from here to the sink faucet here.

The adapter I have is this one

No clue.. we do have the ones that get permanently installed, like this -

http://www.amazon.com/Waste-King-H711-U-SN-Coronado-Dispenser/dp/B0095SNHBC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1393887121&sr=8-1&keywords=instant+hot

but those are expensive and hard to install. I can't say as I've seen anything like what you linked and there's nothing like it on amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AVWE7O2/ref=twister_B00BJGFTKU?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

This helps me a lot for cooking in my tiny kitchen. Keeps your sink free while dirty dishes soak. When I get one minute free, all I have to do is rinse quickly. Plus if I run out of space... well there's always the floor.

> It's this one.

Thanks for the link. I've added that to my shopping list.

https://www.amazon.com/TeraPump-TRPMW200-Universal-Drinking-Excluding/dp/B00APU2XAK/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1504114324&sr=8-3&keywords=5+gal+water+pump

It's this one. Handpump that fits basically any standard large water bottle. We just went on a roadtrip in Wyoming, and it was so nice to not have to buy bottled water.

Water bob is the big thing that goes in the bathtub. It probably wouldn't be super helpful in a hurricane unless you could stay put and you didn't have tap water. I think wildfires, power outages and snow storms are more of a problem for me. I honestly don't know exactly when I would need it. I do know that I would fill it up if something crazy went down, like widespread riots or a missile strike. Cause I have it and water is really really important.

If you are open to replacing it, buy a snappy trap. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I2XQ56U/ They are made for shallow sink and drain applications. Mine was worse than yours so you should have room for your disposal. Here's a pic