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I am very happy with my Elkay workstation sink. Did alot of research and went with Elkay

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The inconsistent and wandering measurements I experienced were well beyond the stated tolerances, as mentioned in the video. The base was not moved or bumped. The strain relief is necessary to keep the vinyl tube from bending or prematurely failing.

We had an almost brand new Kohler touchless faucet from before the major remodel and felt wasteful replacing it even though it does not completely align with our aesthetic.

Exactly I live on a well and these flow restrictors are beyond annoying

@@littlepinkguitargirl oh but it saves water, if it takes 10 minutes to fill a 1 gallon bucket with a restrictor and 1 minute without, that's 10X the savings! (sarcasm)

If you read through all of the comments you might see additional answers to your question, but in short, I chose the Ruvati and have been very happy with the decision. It's holding up well and we use it every day.

Let us know how it works out for you. A 3-tier shelf sounds like options, but it comes down to how it works in practice for how you use a sink, and if the additional ledges end up getting in your way more than they help. If you decide to review for the benefit of others, post a link back here.

@@luke9822 I think I'll like the extra tier. The only disappointing thing about the Kohler is the few included accessories. I'm wondering if the Ruvati accessories will fit the Kohler. The measurements seem to be nearly identical.

Ruvati is headquartered in Austin, TX. Kraus is headquartered in Port Washington, NY. Both have large facilities in those states. As mentioned in the video and in other comments, the stainless steel used to manufacture the sinks is likely from China. U.S. sourced stainless steel is much more expensive.

@@luke9822 I guess that makes sense, but they actually don't make a single product in America. I feel it's pretty misleading

@@johnsolomita1888 If you visit the "about us" section of the Ruvati site, they will discuss where their products are made. I believe they are made in Texas. I mentioned in the video that workstation sinks made with _U.S.-sourced stainless steel_ were outside the budget of this build. Those typically start at several thousand dollars. U.S. stainless steel isn't cheap. If you are looking for options, look at Rachiele. I believe Haven's Metal is also U.S. steel, but you will have to ask them.

It's holding up well. No major complaints. Just make sure to have a can of Bar Keepers Friend powder and a non-scratch sponge for routine cleanings around, and you'll be good to go.

@@luke9822 awesome thanks you for the tip !! I got mine delivery yesterday.so exciting news

I'm happy with the sink choice and have answered some specific questions in these comments. A super minor quibble is that the bumpers surrounding the bottom grid tend to fall off when cleaning, and can get lost down the drain. You can pick up replacements online and is not that big of a deal. www.amazon.com/Ruvati-Rinse-Grid-Gray-Bumpers/dp/B09SBQCS9C/ Also, I think that a strainer with rounded inside corners would be nice to have vs the squared style they provide, for cleaning purposes. Not a big deal though.

We installed the Ruvati, not the Kraus. We have not had rust issues. 304 stainless steel should not rust with either brand. My guess is that the people who experience initial rust are getting surface rust off something else rusting, which is nothing that some Barkeeper's Friend and a scratch free sponge couldn't easily remove. I wouldn't worry about that.

@@luke9822 Thank you so much for confirming so fast! I don't have a lot of friends or family who are experienced or specialize in sink products. Haha.

Around $200

You can call Delta customer service with your faucet model number and they will send it to you. Tell them which flow rate you would like. Look up what options exist by googling your faucet model number + "flow restrictor", or just ask them what options exist.

RTK is not that accurate, 10cm without correction, 1cm if corrected but not 0.01 inch.

I'm not quite sure what your question is. Can you clarify? If it is about how a manometer works - which I believe is how this level operates - the video at this site sort of explains the principal. www.prolevel.com/how-it-works/

I do not believe they are standardized across brands, or even among the same brand in different size sinks. Here's a link to available drying racks: www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=betterthing04-20&keywords=workstation_sink_drying_rack&index=aps&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=ur2&linkId=c4678db061354bd7f72e7e440b479f9b Here's a link to colanders, and some are over sink if you want to simplify and just have it extend over the counter: www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=betterthing04-20&keywords=workstation_sink_replacement_colander&index=aps&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=ur2&linkId=c2927959087b340e544830c69f5e2f1d

@@luke9822 Thanks Luke... quite a few makes, but no consistent widths... 16.75 to 18 inches... I hope that your purchase worked out well. A very impressive sink. I'm just not a stainless steel guy.... thanks for the feedback.

I have not personally seen that sink and cannot remember if it was available at the time. I was unable to accommodate a 32" sink in my base cabinet, so it would not work for us. At the time, I know they did not offer a 30" undermount sink with rounded inside corners. I had suggested that they make such a sink when I reached out to them to confirm that the sink that I purchased would work for mounting underneath.

Just purchased this - not installed yet but it’s beautiful 😍

The cutting board is designing to rest on the inside edge of the workstation like every other workstation item supplied with the sink. It is shorter than the sink and does not extend to rest on the counter. If you prefer a cutting board to rest on your counter, you can buy any cutting board longer than the sink and would not necessary need a workstation sink. It's possible that the sink was slightly tweaked and would straighten if installed with pressure (like if you used a sink strap). It's also possible it was a warped cutting board and you could have them send another one. I didn't diagnose it further because I ended up going with the Ruvati.

We only recently moved into the place this weekend, and in the process of finishing the kitchen the cutting board was damaged by dropping it on the corner on the ground. We were planning on replacing it anyway with a wood color that matched the rest of the maple wood in our kitchen, so we are having another one cut and remade. I'm not sure if it was the cutting board or the sink not perfectly aligning. There was very little play with this Ruvati sink/cutting board setup and it wasn't a big issue.

0:28 It looks like I might not have been as good of a communicator as I had hoped, because the point I was intending to make was that even though these are both "U.S. brands," they are made with Chinese steel, and in fact every brand I found, even if it said Made in U.S.A., was made with Chinese steel - even if it was assembled in the U.S. 0:50 I discuss that there are sinks made with U.S. steel, but those are custom sinks costing thousands of dollars. All of that was a long way of trying to let people know that you can use price to determine if it is _not_ U.S. steel because if you are paying less than a couple thousand dollars, you are buying steel that is not from the U.S. based on my research. If people have done research to show that there are workstation sinks made with U.S. made steel that are not that expensive, please do post the verified information in the comments for everyone's benefit.

Hi Luke - I'm sorry if I misunderstood you. I thought when you said this was a US Brand, you were indicating it was manufactured in the US. I apologize if I just confused people more - not my intention. On a side note - I was also searching for faucets to go with the new sink - (of course). I found this amazing website that has very in-depth, informative reviews of over 250 brands. It lets you pick the brand and read the full detail. They had some good detailed information about the Kraus company. Below is the link if you are interested. It is a great resource for reviews of other products as well. Again, sorry for the confusion. www.starcraftcustombuilders.com/sources.faucets.Kraus.htm

Please delete this comment. He clearly and explicitly said they are made in China. And added that there are other US version costing thousands of dollars too.

It hasn't been used yet because we haven't moved in. That said, it's 16 guage 304 stainless steel, so it should hold up like other similar sinks. We mostly chose it because of the rounded inside corners while still maintaining a modern look.

@@luke9822 Best wishes! Saw a homeowner’s review on the Zuhne ss sink & a year later, no rust, maybe bcuz of softer water. Family isn’t obsessed with cleaning hence they’ll need to replace the bottom grid at some point, but they use Bartender’s cleaner & pleased. Scratches as expected.

It turns out that after removing the plastic wrap on the Ruvati cutting board and attempting to use it after the sink was installed tight to the slab with a Hercules Universal Sink Harness, the Ruvati cutting board is also a bit warped. It's likely that the drop shelf ledge is not even across both sides. I suppose that's easily checked by placing it on the counter (which I'll have to do).

We went with the Ruvati. It's being installed tomorrow, actually. We like the easier to clean corners. Keep in mind, it's only on this top mount version (RVH 8030, linked to in my video description) that has rounded inside corners. We are having it undermounted, however. The version meant for undermount (RVH 8300) has tight radius corners like the Kraus.

@@luke9822 Can you show us how undermount a top mount sink. it would really helps.. Thanks

@@honglee87 This was my own home, so I don't have another sink to install for demonstration. That said, it's no different of a process than if you used an undermount sink. You would just need to ensure you cutout the appropriate size hole for the undermount. With a workstation sink, you pretty much want it right on the money with the sink opening, if not slightly positive (larger hole) to accommodate the workstation accessories sitting on the short shelf. Also, I would suggest not using clips and instead using a sink harness or strap, like this one: www.regentstoneproducts.com/sink-mounting-hardware-sink-strap Or, if you are a little better at getting it lined up at the right height, this one: amzn.to/3fGSqs6 Also, use 100% silicone with antimicrobial additive, and not acrylic caulking or things marketed as _"siliconized"_ caulk. Needs to say 100% silicone.