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Blanco 511-642 Diamond 1-1/2 33-Inch-by-22-Inch Double Bowl Kitchen Sink, Anthracite
$567.00
I installed one of these light-weight sinks in my daughter-in-law's kitchen a couple of years ago. She choose this one [partially] because the larger of the basins has more room than a typical 33" wide double sink. I.e., the left sink bottom is 22" across the diagonal, and nearly 10" deep, to hold large pans etc. It has held up well, showing little signs of wear; i.e., there are no evident scratches (as happens with some stainless steel sinks). She wanted a garbage disposal installed under each basin, which introduced no strength issue with the sink. In other words, the composite material used is pretty tough stuff; it is not shiny like fiberglass or porcelain sinks, having a sheen similar to egg-shells.

The installation clips, which hold it down to the counter top worked just fine and no special tools were needed. Before the sink is installed, however, it is rather fragile. While carrying the sink to the counter top hole, one corner lightly bumped against a doorway. To my horror, a large piece of the sink corner broke off. We were very lucky that the local supplier replaced it for free.

Although the photo shows a single hole for the faucet, there is a second "hole-to-be", molded in for a soap dispenser. It's located at the far rear and right. Most of that hole's perimeter has no material (on the sink bottom), so if you do it right, you can knock it out and wind up with a proper-sized hole. I laid the sink face down with that hole area supported by a 2" socket from a tool set. A light whack from a small hammer punched the hole center out. Again, be really careful when doing this, or else you could break the sink.

Once installed, there didn't seem to be a weakness issue and it still looks good after two years; hence the 4 star rating. However, one Amazon reviewer of a Blanco under-counter Anthracite sink said her sink cracked near the drain and had to be replaced, at great expense.

Fhp Sinks SS804 Stainless Steel Single Bowl Kitchen Sink
$102.15
This sink is ok if it is not your main sink. It would be good in a small apartment, or someplace you don't want to spend the extra money to get something nice. The clips don't work that well to secure it to the laminate countertop that I have but thats not a big deal being as you should put a good line of caulk sealant around it. I've used it for about 6 months now and there are a few scratches in it. I have been keeping it maintained with barkeepers friend and this seems to get out all of the light imperfections. All in all, you get what you pay for as this is somewhere above the bottom of the line and below the middle of the line as far as sinks and prices.

Blanco 511-652 Diamond 33-1/2-Inch-by-22-Inch Single Bowl Kitchen Sink, Anthracite
$577.00
I love the anthracite sink! Large bowls and dishes fit into it. I looks glorious too.

Elkay PBLDO3322D7_5SNL4 Revere Puritan 33-by-22-by-7.5 Inch Double Bowl Stainless Steel Kitchen Sink
$196.00