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

I was planning on replacing my kitchen counter tops and updating my sink and faucet. I was looking for an over mount sink about the same size for easy installation. I searched the big box stores and was discouraged because the sinks looked the same. I was hesitant to buy a sink on line without actually seeing it, but was encouraged by other customer’s reviews for this model. The sink seems so much larger than my old model, probably because it’s deeper. My contractor installed the sink with ease and felt it was a high quality sink. The bonus was a bottom rack to protect from scratches. I have experienced the same issue as others, that the food tends to stick to the bottom of the sink rather than going directly down the drain. I am hoping with practice, I can navigate my new faucet sprayer for easy clean up. If not, it’s easy enough to remove the rack for cleaning, The basket strainer was high quality and would have used it but couldn’t due to the garbage disposal installation. I especially like the shape and simple lines of this model. If I was to need another sink, I would definitely look at Ruvati.

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.

While the sink is OK. I have to take issue with the marketing plan. Specifically the decision to put the cutout dimensions in a DWG file. I was unable to open this file even by using Autodesks on-line software. Why am I making an issue of this? Because I, like most of us, do not want to have to cut counter tops if it can be avoided. So one of my important criterion was a sink with a compatible cut out dimension. I have a more or less standard cutout. Without being able to open the DWG drawing I relied on the sink dimensions that are viewable and estimated the cutout required. DONT DO THAT. I believe the reason Ruvati makes it difficult to see the required cutout is because due to the design of the sink, the cut out is a lot larger that one would guess from looking at the published sink dimensions. Remember the cutout dimension drawing is simply a rectangle. So why does Ruvati make it so difficult to see it by using a non standard file format? And why doesnt Ruvati simply state the required cutout in the published detail? I believe its because many would realize that they will have to make a new cutout IF they have the room to do it. Ruvati will no doubt claim that they provided the info in the special (rectangle) DWG drawing. But IMO its a fig leaf. Dont buy unless you verify the cutout dimension first.

Nice sink. Very durable and heavy gauge. Easy to install.

This Ruvati sink looks great, but it already (after less than two weeks) has developed a rust spot. I want to replace it ( who wants a rusted-out stainless steel sink??); but you need to send me the replacement first so I will not be without a sink while I am waiting for the replacement. Please write, or call to tell me how to get this done. Thank you, Steve Moffat Dec 26-UPDATE: The Ruvati rep get back to me right away; he assured me that the sink itself had not and could not rust, and that it would clean up with some light scouring.He recommended Barkeepers Friend, which I got , and used; and, indeed, th erust spot is gone, easily. It was not part of the sink, which again looks great. Other than a slight issue with drainage, this sink is perfect.

Item arrived in perfect condition - excellent protective packaging and I was delighted with the quality of the product.

The sink looks great. We dont have issues with water pooling as some reviews mentioned. I think that is only an issue if the counter is not level. I used to own a shipping store and am impressed with the packaging job. My only complaint is that this is sold as a 33x22 sink that can drop into most existing installations. We had another 33x22 inch sink installed with a 20.75 x 31.5 hole in a stone counter top. The good news is this sink provides significantly more bowl room once installed. Ive included pictures of the cutout template with a tape measure provided for this sink. There is no way this fits most existing installations. However, the hang up isnt the sink itself. It is the mounting clips that stick out on all sides. In lieu of recutting the stone, I straightened(bent) all of the mounting clips to hug the bowl and attached wires and tensioners below to anchor the sink. With this modification, it fit into my existing hole. Without modification you need a32.25x21.25 hole. I think the anchoring system could be re-imagined for the better on this sink to fit more installations, however this is a great sink and I would buy it again knowing I had to make modifications.

33x22x10 Note this is a very deep basin at 10 inches so some people may notice that lowers the drain by about an inch possibly more. this can possibly cause an issue. My old sink was probably 8 or 9 inches deep only and putting this sink has caused some issues because it doesnt drain as fast now and theres nothing i can do without lowering the drain. That wouldnt be that hard though really probably about 20 buck worth of materials but have to cut out the drywall though. But Ive been able to get by without doing that because i use rubber gaskets on all the drain fittings instead of plastic. Also its more prone to clog i was using lye but i finally ran a 50ft snake and cleaned out the entire line all the way to the main. Point being just watch for that. if i have drain problems again after cleaning the drain then ill just repipe the drain its not hard im just lazy to do it. All said this sink is absolutely fabulous. its like a real commercial sink. I have used the HECK out of it for almost 7 years. I always use the grate so not to scratch the bottom of the sink. It looks brand new but just a little bit of scratches. could probably get another 40 years out of it. main thing dont scratch it use stainless cleaner, hot water, good gloves, and clean it with a microfiber towel never ever use a scratcher.

Unboxing this sink was a treat, it was like an Apple unboxing. :) The box is huge and marked on the putside, but then there is an inside box that is well padded and the sink is then inside a black fabric bag. Installation was a cinch as we were replacing an old two basin 8 deep sink. I did have to saw out the corners as they were curved and not squared. Sink clips were actually not a problem of three of the sides, but the rear clips didnt make great contact for me. I am going to try and get something together to help them clamp down properly. Also, only 2 clips per side, but I feel that the rear (where the faucet goes) could use a couple more to prevent flexing from tall faucets/sprayers. I specifically looked for 16ga sinks to try and alleviate this flexing, but since our faucet is 28 at the peak it still can flex when trying to spray out the far corners. Drain, strainer, and plug are included and look very nice and thought out. We have a disposal so we arent using it. Three of the 4 holes came with plugs that match the sink. Yes, it is expensive compared to some other single basin sinks, but the heavy gauge, clean construction, and attention to detail are hard to beat.

I spent quite a bit of time looking for a new drop in sink for our remodeled laundry room. We were looking for something typical for a laundry room purposes, soaking clothes, but we were also looking for a place to give our dog a bath and possibly a place to soak dishes when the extended family shows up for holidays. This sink seems to be a good fit for us. We’ve used it more than anything to give our Shih Tzu a bath. Because it is deep, she isn’t as likely to jump out. The extra depth also makes it easy to fill a pail or 5 gallon bucket. The sink is very well made and was easy to install. The faucet we selected mounts directly to the sink basin. The extra heavy metal of the sink makes the faucet feel very secure. I did have problems with the two mounting clips along the rear edge of the sink. These clips wouldn’t stay in a vertical position. Every time I tried to tighten them, the clip rotated instead of clamping down on the sink. I came up with an easy fix that worked well. See the attached picture. I used a piece of ½” copper pipe, cut to length, to brace the clip against the side of the sink. The other six clips brace themselves against the side of the sink. As others have mentioned, the packaging is better than anything else I’ve seen.