Ruvati 15 x 20 inch Drop-in Topmount Bar Prep Sink 16 Gauge Stainless Steel Single Bowl - RVH8110

I got this puppy installed yesterday (Sat 3/10/2018) and I have to say it is a beast! I purchased the 33x22 inch model unit and I am very happy I did. This is a great sink but there is some room for improvement. I dont like the way the provided retaining clips angle into the sink as you tighten them down. In my case the sink fit the hole from my previous sink perfectly but very tightly. It mounted completely flush on either side so there was no possibility of side-to-side movement ergo I left out those clips. I managed to anchor 2 clips in front and back of the sink and I think that would do nicely to keep it stable. A bit of advice to those who purchase this sink....dont try to fill it up with water. This is a large volume sink and unless you have granite counter tops or some other very hard surface the weight of water in this fully filled sink would crash through the hole mount and damage the plumbing in the sink cabinet. My kitchen is a lower end model with particle board and laminate counter tops. I dont think mine would be strong enough to support the weight of this sink fully filled with water. It is not really a problem I think because most people would just use it to wash and rinse stuff with the water running and the drain open. I have a dish washer for doing dishes this baby was purchased mostly for my over sized cast iron enameled cookware and my large stainless steel pots. I gave it 4 stars because of the retaining clips issue but dont let that deter you from buying this baby if you really want it. It is a solid design and they send it very well packaged a secured. Its very unlikely to get damaged in transit.

Incredibly study and good-looking sink, an excellent value. However must knock a star off for the reason most people are complaining - the back mounting clips. They clips are designed to rest against the sink as they tighten, however this doesn’t happen in the back, where there is more space due to the faucet. I had to put small metal blocks between the faucet and the mounting screw to make the sink sit tightly against the countertop, otherwise there was a gap and wobbling when using the faucet. When contacting Ruvati, they said placing wood to rear against the screws was one solution, however I feel that there should not be any DIY aspect during sink installation. I consider this a flaw in design. Silicon adhesive by itself was not enough to have the sink sit flat against the countertop. Only other problem is food and water will not drain from all parts of the sink, but not sure other sinks like this are any better. Overall, happy but they should really consider a better mounting clip

This is a first class 16 gauge stainless sink. Since is 10 deep it cannot be drawn so it is welded. Perfection is what I would call it. Deep strainer basket. A stopper that actually works. If I were the manufacturer I would have put additional clamps on each side (close) to the single hole. A sink this size will have a large (tall) faucet and therefore someone will pull on the tall neck. The stainless will flex. Is this a problem? NO. However people tend to be abusive. Do I think this could cause a problem in years to come? I doubt it as it have to be deliberate to work 16 gauge enough to either crack or bend. Just my thought on what is a perfectly fine sink and well worth the money. And the 10 depth allows to was the dishes and not have to change a soaking wet shirt! 5 STARS EASILY!

We built a new home so I decided to try a new sink. At first I was very angry because before we even moved in, and it was just the construction workers here and the sink had a bunch of rust spots. However, I read one of the reviews and they suggested using bar tender, so I bought that and the spots went away and I havent had a problem since. We have been using the sink for several months now. I absolutely love this sink!!!! This is my first experience with a huge sink. I have always had the traditional sink that one cant lay big dishes down in. Now that I can lay the big dishes down to soak they are so much easier!!! I love it! I also love that when someone is coming over and you dont have much time to clean, it fits a lot of dishes. I can make the kitchen look cleaner in a few minutes just by quickly putting the dishes on the counter in the sink and it holds a lot of dishes. It is true that food gets stuck on the outer edges and you have to spray food out of the corners, but to me its totally worth it! It was a game changer for me because it has made washing big dishes so much easier for me. I also love the modern look it gives my kitchen because our house has a modern look. It is true that sometimes spoons or forks slip under the metal sink grid but its not a big deal. Also, you have to take the sink grid out to wash the sink, but its totally worth the hassle to me. I did notice there is a sink with a cutting board and a dish drainer that comes with the sink. I might be tempted to get that one if I had to do it over again, but overall I am very happy!

The quality of this sink is amazing. It was obviously crafted with care. We had our handyman install it for us and he had no problems at all. These are the positive points for the sink: 1. 16 gauge stainless steel This adds to the quality of the sink. One can tell immediately it is not a run of the mill unit. From Amazon Customer Cookalagoonga 2. Sound dampened This makes our disposal almost soundless. In our old sink that was very thin the disposal would wake the dead! 3. Huge work area compared to our old two basin sink. Wow! We can put our largest roaster pan in the sink to soak and wash it--no more sticking on end in the sink at a time. We would never We would never go back to a double basin sink. 4. The rack in the bottom of the sink is very well made protects the basin from scratches. It is very easy to remove and insert back into the sink. 5. We find the sink easy to clean. The draining problems and hard to clean problems mentioned in some reviews just dont exist for us 6. Ruvati had made a beautiful sink the is a great addition to our kitchen. Here are the negative points for the sink. 1. Sorry--we dont find any thing negative about the Ruvati RVH8001

Im not usually a fan of stainless steel sinks. They just seem cheap to me, but this sink has changed my mind. The extra thickness of the steel and the added sound proofing give the sink a very substantial feel. My only criticism is the installation can be a pain. Maybe it was me, but unless you get the sink centered exactly in the hole, it is very hard to get the clips to grab and put them on, before you put the sink in the hole. I didnt see it in the instructions and it is a must. Also, use a socket (metric). The slot for a common screw drive is so shallow, that it is virtually useless.

Its a beautiful sink..very spacious..seems to be a very nice quality..litteraly the only bad thing I have to say about this sink..is that it scratches or dents beyond easily..a soft nylon brush will scratch it. Microfiber towels for cleaning is a must..had a tiny crumb of something get on the microfiber towels as I was cleaning and put severe noticeable scratches in it. Was so disappointed..its hard to believe something so sturdy can be so fragile.have never seen a sink scratch so easy..so if your not worried abou easy cosmetic damage,buy it.its a very nice sink. If I would have known how easy it can be scratched or damaged..I would have never purchased

I was concerned that I would not like this sink because of my prior experiences with stainless sinks: typically noisy, hard to keep clean and not very big. I gave up a triple bowl porcelain sink with my kitchen remodel and I loved the versatility. THIS sink changed all that for me. I love it. Its big, deep and the lines and angles look great in my kitchen. As others have stated, it arrives beautifully packaged - Im using the box it came in to store quilts! Large trays fit well, theres plenty of room to fill big pots, drain big pots and room for a dish drainer and dishpan if you want to hand wash. Why four stars? As others pointed out, the angle is a bit flat to rinse crumbs and food bits into the drain; it ends up using more water than Id like to get everything into the drain. Also, the included drain cover doesnt work with a disposal; Ruvati needs to address that. Its quiet, too, partly because of the included rack, which I love. This sink was a marvelous find for the price, I hope I continue to love it for years to come.

I researched a lot of stainless steel sinks. We removed our old cement utility sink in the basement and my wife wanted a large sink to replace it. There are some oversized stainless steel sinks out there but many of them are ridiculously expensive. This sink does the trick. It is big! It is an overmount which allowed me to use a standard formica countertop. The 16guage stainless is beautiful! The packaging was soo impressive. I ordered it from Amazon and was worried about the shipping with UPS throwing the thing around and having it damaged. It was packaged in a heavy duty box (that we still have because my wife thinks we can use it for something else!!) There was foam around the sink and the sink itself was packed in a velvet-like bag. It was like opening a bottle of Crown Royal!!! Ruvati really took all the extra effort to pack this thing well. It was easy to install - there was a template to use for cutting my formica top and it dropped right in. It is a quiet sink. I love my Ruvati stainless steel sink!

Love the quality of this sink. Made of thick gauge stainless and comes fully accessorized with drainage catch, plug, and grate. Very easy to install as a drop in sink with easy to use clams that accommodate thick counters. One minor thing is that it has very tight corners which makes it a little harder to clean - not a big deal but I notice other sinks of similar style have more rounded corners which does help with the cleaning. All in, very happy with this sink.