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Stainless Steel The lower the gauge number, the thicker the material. In our opinion, 22 gauge is bare minimum - builder quality. During the manufacturing process, stainless steel sinks are "stamped" into shape. That means that the material stretches and therefore the corners can be very thin. We suggest at least 20 gauge and preferably 18 gauge. Stainless can scratch and with a mirror finish those scratches will show. We recommend that you do not purchase any brand mirror finished stainless sink (no matter what the price or claimed quality). Unlike a stamped sink where metal gets stretched thin in certain places, True-Gauge sinks are folded meaning that every part of the sink is the same gauge. Whether it be the welds, corners, or bowl; True-Gauge assures that every part of your sink will have the same gauge. Garbage Disposals We are not aware of any garbage disposers or adapters that will work with a 2-1/2" drain hole. If you want to install a garbage disposer, you will need a sink with a 3-1/2" drain hole. If your disposer begins to smell you can clean the disposer by having it grind up a few cups of ice and some table salt. This helps to cut the grease and slime off the sides of the disposer. Then flush it out with cold water followed by half of a lemon or lime to deodorize. Some disposers add enzymes to your septic every time that you use the disposer. From what we have read, bacteria grow naturally after initially being introduced (mostly by nature) into septic tanks, and no additional enzymes/bacteria need to be introduced. From our perspective, adding additional enzymes/bacteria each time seems like a waste of money and resources. Some cities have banned disposers because of concern that garbage disposer waste harms the septic tank and then, later changed their minds and allowed them, such as New York. From what we know, food disposer waste gets consumed by bacteria in sewage treatment plants and septic tanks. One additional note, our Founder/Leader wishes to encourage you to use composting and not throw all waste down your food disposers. Save the Planet and recycle as much as possible. Sink Styles: Self-Rimming (Drop-In) Sinks Pedestal Sinks Self-Rimming, Topmount or Drop-In sinks have overall dimensions larger than the opening in the counter and sit on top of the countertop, requiring no additional rim around the outside of the sink. They will not fall down and gravity over time will not open the seal between the counter and the sink. These sinks are recommended for Formica or tile counters. Pedestal sinks are popular because of their sleek good looks. They hide the plumbing without a cabinet. However, installation is more difficult than for a regular wall-hung sink or vanity. You have to get all the plumbing to fit inside the pedestal, and you must attach the sink at the right height so the pedestal fits just beneath it. Under Counter (Undermount) Sinks Undermount Sink w/ Reveal Under Counter or Undermount sinks mount from the bottom of the counter. Undercounter mounts can be used with solid surface or granite/marble counter tops. Undermount sinks can be installed with the outer edge of the sink flush to the countertop (shown at left) or with a uniform "reveal" (or ledge) all the way around the outer edge of the sink. Vessel Sinks Flat Lip Sinks Vessel sinks are free-standing bowls, available in many styles and sizes. Flat Lip sinks have a flat lip designed to be installed either as an under mount or top-mount sink.