Pedestal sink with no overflow

Users who are viewing this thread

threecol

New Member
Messages
3
Reaction score
0
Points
0
Location
Northeast
Hi all, new to the forums. I was seeking out some info on sinks and a friend told me about this site.

This pedestal sink from Kohler does not seem to have overflow which I have not seen before.

Should I be worried? Despite the picture, it's a single hole drilling and I'm wondering if i'll need a special type of faucet or more specifically a special type of drain to compensate for the lack of overflow?

http://www.us.kohler.com/onlinecatalog/pdf/116025_4.pdf
 
Last edited by a moderator:

Cass

Plumber
Messages
5,947
Reaction score
7
Points
0
Location
Ohio
You only need to worry if it over flows...:)

Or if you think it will....
 

hj

Master Plumber
Messages
33,602
Reaction score
1,038
Points
113
Location
Cave Creek, Arizona
Website
www.terrylove.com
sink

Depending on the thickness of the sink bottom, you may need a special "drain for sinks without an overflow". If the bottom is thich enough then you can use a conventional pop-up with overflow. The other problem you may have with it is that the opening may be almost too large for a conventional drain.
 

threecol

New Member
Messages
3
Reaction score
0
Points
0
Location
Northeast
Thanks everyone, I feel a bit relieved.

i still need to buy a single hole faucet. I noticed some single hole faucets are sold "less drain".

For example, these two Grohe faucets are the same except one is sold "less drain" and does not have the lever in the back of the faucet to open or shut the drain.

Grohe Eurodisc II less drain


If the sink has no overflow, does it matter if I choose one or the other type of faucet? I'm wondering if this is just a preference issue because I see that there are "push button drains" also available. I'm assuming those would be for the "less drain" type faucet.
 
Last edited by a moderator:

Jadnashua

Retired Defense Industry Engineer xxx
Messages
32,770
Reaction score
1,190
Points
113
Location
New England
A typical sink has an overflow, and if the faucet is sold with the drain assembly, it would likely have a hole in it to allow the overflow to actually go down the drain. Buy it without a pop up drain if you want something like maybe a grid drain cover but keep in mind that without an overflow, using a grid drain can often mean it doesn't drain at all!
 

threecol

New Member
Messages
3
Reaction score
0
Points
0
Location
Northeast
A typical sink has an overflow, and if the faucet is sold with the drain assembly, it would likely have a hole in it to allow the overflow to actually go down the drain. Buy it without a pop up drain if you want something like maybe a grid drain cover but keep in mind that without an overflow, using a grid drain can often mean it doesn't drain at all!

Hmmm, don't like the sound of that. So if the sink doesn't come with a drain (the Pinoir doesn't), should I buy the usual faucet that comes with a "lift rod" and "pivot rod" (finally figured out the names).

Or would a push button button drain be better? Aesthetics don't matter in that regard, I just want one which will have less issues with draining.
 
Top
Hey, wait a minute.

This is awkward, but...

It looks like you're using an ad blocker. We get it, but (1) terrylove.com can't live without ads, and (2) ad blockers can cause issues with videos and comments. If you'd like to support the site, please allow ads.

If any particular ad is your REASON for blocking ads, please let us know. We might be able to do something about it. Thanks.
I've Disabled AdBlock    No Thanks