Bad idea not having overflow in kitchen sink?

[Pord67]

We're scouring the 'pre-loved' market for a ceramic double-bowl kitchen sink. Quite a few are appearing which have no overflow, including from manufacturers like Thomas Denby. Is this asking for potential trouble? I understand that as well as the obvious benefit the overflow can also help speed up draining.

[Temp]

You can get a waste outlet that has a clever extra tube that provides an overflow without needing overflow hole in the sink... This vid shows how it works. The only issue is you may need a channel in the wall to hide the vertical pipe on the left depending on the design of the basin.

 

 

 

[Pord67]

Thanks, that's an option. It would be easier just getting a sink with an overflow, though.

[Big Jimbo]

Your title say it all. Bad idea. Dog barks. delivery arrives. Child falls over and cut themselves. To many reasons to walk away, and leave it running.

[Ferdinand]

Have you tried new ones?

 

As a wildcard, Ikea have one called Havsen for about £225.

 

https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/p/havsen-sink-bowl-2-bowls-w-visible-front-white-s79250265/

Edited October 6, 2020 by Ferdinand

[Pord67]

We're trying to keep costs down, hence looking for something used.

 

Anyone know if the lack of overflow can/does impact on the rate of draining?