Franke Orca and accessories

16 years ago

Well, I've given up finding a top mount triple sink that's really going to do what I want it to, and moved on to finding a top mount double or big single that I can partition. Of course, the Franke Orca came up, because you can get a bowl for it that turns it into a double. Does anyone have and USE this bowl, and is it really useful? I'm trying to find pictures of those accessories in use, but no luck yet. Does the bowl sit on the top of the sink, or lower down on the little shelf (if that makes sense)? A few years ago, people were posting that they liked their Orcas and accessory racks and bowl--is this still the case? It's a pretty pricey sink, but since I'm not getting a prep sink, I feel justified in getting something that can do double duty. :-) I'm building, and figure a 36" cabinet, but since I'm still in planning stages, this can be adjusted as needed. I also like the looks of the Oceania, but that doesn't have a deck and I'm using laminate, so I'm not sure how I'd mount the faucet. Every time I turn around, it's a new learning process! :-)

Thanks all,

Cj

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fleur222
16 years ago
I have the Franke orka, I believe. Mine is undermount. I do not use the bowl, but do use the shelf on the right. (the smaller side of the sink) I love this sink, but I was not wanting either a double nor a triple sink. I do like how it allows the faucet to be mounted, one of the reasons I chose the sink. I love the shelf, another reason I chose the sink.
I am wondering, though, if you are really wanting a top mount, partitioned sink, if there might be other sinks that would fit your criteria better.
Here is a picture of my sink, before I had the wire shelf in place.
cj47
Original Author
16 years ago
Fleur, thanks for responding. I am hoping to use the sink for piling dishes awaiting their turn in the washer, as well as for prep work. I was hoping a triple with a large clean up compartment, a small middle compartment for a garbage disposal, and a medium/small bowl on the right for prep, since the sink will be right next to my prep area. I can't find one in a top mount, though, so I'm looking at other options and am open to suggestions.

Can you tell me why you think a partitioned sink might work better? I'd appreciate hearing the reasoning, it might help me come up with more ideas.

Thanks,
Cj
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fleur222
16 years ago
My Mom has a triple. I do not like it. I think it is just the way we do dishes. She likes to fill the bowl with soapy water to do hand wash, but I just use a sponge and rinse. I also just find it annoying, but difficult to explain why. I especially did not like the middle small part. Nothing fits in it.
I prefer the single bowl, but I do feel that the shelf helps to make the sink more useful. I sort my dishes using the shelf, and I use it to set heavy pots on as I am washing them or rinsing them. It even helps with prep. I do not think a partitioned sink would work better, just thought that is what you were looking for and were settling for something else. I could take a picture later today with the wire shelf and one more close up.
This sink has other extras too, like a cutting board that fits over the top, though I did not splurge for that when I was purchasing everything for my kitchen.
kmohr
16 years ago
Fleur222-

I love the look of your whole sink area. What is your countertop material?