Shape
The general shape of the sink. Note that this parameter is not indicated by the shape of the bowl, but by the shape of the product as a whole (although often these moments coincide).
In addition to the classical forms (
rectangular,
square,
>>> roundnon-standard design, which can have very unusual outlines. These sinks should pay attention to those who try to decorate the kitchen in an unusual style.
Bowl location
Position of the washing bowl relative to the entire body of the product.
The standard, most traditional variants are placement
left,
right or
center (if viewed from the user’s point of view). Some models are available in both left and right layouts; they are marked in our catalogue as
«left/right». There are also t. n.
reversible sinks: they have a symmetrical shape and can be installed both left-handed and right-handed, at the user’s choice.
The choice for this parameter depends primarily on the layout of the kitchen and how it is necessary to fit the sink.
Dish drying drain
Additional drain hole on the wing for drying the dishes (cf. relevant paragraph).
Drain on drying dishes increases the efficiency of removing moisture from the wing and reduces the likelihood that water will get outside the sink.
Overflow
Overflow has the form of an opening located at the top of the bowl; this opening must be connected to the drain by a hose. Such a device avoids the transfusion of water over the edge of the sink: when the bowl overflows, water will flow into the sewer through the overflow and will not rise above the edges.
Minimum cabinet width (base)
The smallest width of the cabinet, pedestal or other base required for the installation of the sink. By width in this case means the distance between the side walls of the cabinet (base). If the width of the sink is too small, it will not get the necessary support, and its normal use will be impossible.
Main minimum dimensions:
>less than 45 cm, 45 cm, 50 cm, 60 cm, 80 cm,
more than 80 cm.
Country of origin
There are many national stereotypes: some countries seem more attractive to many users than others. However, in our time these stereotypes are practically grounded. First, in the country of origin of the brand, often only the headquarters of the manufacturer, and the production may be located in another State. Second, the origin from a certain country is not a guarantee of quality: everything depends on how carefully a manufacturer controls its products. Therefore, to assess the quality should be guided not by «nationality», but primarily by the reputation of a particular brand and price category of the product. Among the countries represented are:
Germany,
Italy,
Poland,
Romania,
Serbia,
list", > 3653/href/list."/list/53/pr-36269/">Switzerland, Japan.Manufacturer's warranty
The warranty period declared by the manufacturer for this model is the period during which the manufacturer guarantees normal operation. The specific terms of the warranty may vary, however, as a rule, it covers factory defects and malfunctions caused by the fault of the manufacturer/seller and discovered during normal use, without violating the rules.
The longer the warranty period (mostly there are models with a guarantee for
5 years,
10 years, 15 years or even
with a lifetime warranty) - the more reliable the sink is, the higher its overall quality, all other things being equal, but the more expensive it will cost in comparison with analogues.
However, depending on the market (country in which it is sold), the warranty for the model may differ. For example, for the countries of the European Union, America and other advanced states, the guarantee can be increased.
