Do I need a utility sink?

[kevy]

this is what you want. yes, its alot more cash vs a regular laundry/utility sink. but you can maybe find used one on craigslist/facebook or if there's any place to get used restaurant equipment near you. i've bought a few for under 100 at restaurant auctions.

sink is great for washing. obviously. but also having a place to put stuff is SO MUCH better. and these commercial style units can easily have casters put on the feet so you can roll it around if you wanna do a mobile wash station like mentioned above.

Yeah. The integrated shelf would make a good place to dry stuff after washing

 

[fuzzybee]

Yeah. The integrated shelf would make a good place to dry stuff after washing

I wish I had room to put in a sink with a side shelf. I think I'm going to mount a drying shelf on the wall over my sink.

 

[Oleson M.D.]

So I’m getting close to finishing my electric HERMS build in the garage and was curious. Should I add a utility sink? Did this change the game for y’all or make things easier? Is it worth it?
My garage has no water or plumbing for a drain, nor do I want to have plumbing added. I would have to just hook up the sink to a garden hose during a brew session and run a drain hose to the driveway/ditch/yard
What are y’all’s thoughts/opinions?

Yes.

 

[D.B.Moody]

Yeah. The integrated shelf would make a good place to dry stuff after washing

Except that's a left-handed sink. Okay, maybe you're left-handed, or adaptable, but drain boards are on the left side. I think it's a law.

 

[Dancy]

I brew 5-6G in my condo kitchen and cleaning up with my standard double kitchen sink stinks. I’d give anything for a dedicated brewing space so I can’t imagine NOT installing a big-ass utility sink with a spray attachment.

 

[OakIslandBrewery]

Just to add some more info on adding a sink. My first design for my basement brewery was using a plastic drop-in utility sink into some counter tops I built. That worked for several years until I snagged a commercial kitchen sink; two bowls and drain side racks on both ends. This stainless steel seven-foot beauty with a new faucet was scored from a guy who didn't have time to install it. At 200 bucks it was a steal but since then I have seen other stellar deals on Craig's list and Marketplace so with a little time other deals are out there. My old design worked fine even though it wasn't very pretty. So do what you can with what you have until you can upgrade.