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Second water source on the same sink - how to pull it off?

9 years ago

So, I posted this first on the plumbing forum:

"So I have bought my kitchen faucet: https://www.build.com/kohler-k-99259/s1087923?uid=2612768

My sink is Kohler white heaven 30" and even though I looked at the faucets with side spray option, at the end I decided for a single hole faucet "all in one" type because I prefer it in the day to day life.

However, I would love to have an independent side spray installed or maybe a small basic faucet (in a nutshell, a second water source) on the same sink. The reason I would like that is because on those occasion where there are 2 or more people cooking and prepping at the same time, just one water source in the kitchen can be very frustrating.

I have family and friends come to visit often (and they love to cook too - I am lucky!) and for the holidays as well. In and ideal world, I would have a prep sink separately but I don't have the space for this.

Is this kind of thing done? Is it possible from a plumbing perspective?"


And Sammy immediately posted that is not only possible but it is done all the time and posted a picture to illustrate it:


So, now that I know it is possible I would like to know how can I pull this off. Is there a minimum sink size that requires this to look ok? Mine is 30".


Which size should the second faucet be in relation to the sink size and the main faucet size/height?


I am guessing both faucets should have the same finish right?

Comments (13)

  • 9 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    My sink is 33" and I have a soap dispenser, main faucet, disposal switch, and a smaller, filtered water faucet.

    I believe the granite installer said he could drill a hole every 4", maybe less actually. Maybe he went with 4" between the three bigger things for aesthetics. Heck, I even fit an elephant/towelphante on the corner.

  • 9 years ago

    I have a Waterstone faucet, side spray and cold only filter faucet. They do "match."

    It's very simple from a plumbing perspective. And it was just another faucet hole for the fabricator, no special added charge. I have Corian. I spaced everything for my needs: main faucet centered on the window, not the sink. This allows me to put my heavy staub 7 quart pot on the counter to the right of the sink and fill it with the faucet. Saves me from lifting the pot from inside the sink. My kids can get water on the left or wash their hands and leave most of the sink free for me. The cold faucet is inline with the window stile. (Or what ever that veticle piece is called.)

    We love having this second water source.

  • 9 years ago

    I have a hot/cold dispenser to the right of my faucet. I have a 30" sink. I highly recommend!

  • 9 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    I had a separate drinking water faucet, and while it is a second source of water, it had such a low flow rate that it really wasn't good for anything other than filling a glass. If you do get a second small faucet, I 'd make sure it has enough gpm to be useful for your needs.

    I *think* I remember reading awhile back,of someone who had a side spray as a faucet in their prep sink. I cannot find that post, but if someone else knows what I am talking about and can link the post, it might be an option for you.

  • 9 years ago

    You could do a bar version of your main faucet. Set it towards the corner like the above kitchens have done with their filtered/hot dispensers. You COULD offset the main faucet like in your sample picture but I don't know if it's necessary. I'd get my faucets out and play with positioning them before the counter templater came. :)

    Just make them look good together. I'm not a fan of the "match" on your sample picture!

  • 9 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Posted the Kohler HiRise Single handle faucet on your other thread as an option. The size would work with your faucet and 30" sink.

    This looks like a picture of the faucet with a 30" sink.

    Good luck!

    Jade BR thanked homepro01
  • 9 years ago

    Thanks:)


    So, I was browsing build.com and have come up with these options. Can you give me you option please?


    First, this is the main faucet with a 17 5/8" arch:


    Now options I came up with for the second water source:

    1) Arch 13"


    2)


    3)


    4)

    5)


    6)



    So, the last two are for filter water only and smaller. The others are "bar faucets."

  • 9 years ago

    Dlm2000 - is that a pic of your kitchen? Love your backsplash:)

  • 9 years ago

    Yes it is - Thanks Jade BR

  • 9 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    My faucet has 2 separate water sources built in and I love it. There will be a slight decrease in water pressure when both are in use simultaneously. They both swivel in all directions independently. Of your choices I like 3 but the problem with it is that you will have water dripping on the top because of the handle on top so for that reason I would go with a side handle turned inward to the sink so drips fall into the sink, number 2 or 1.

  • 9 years ago

    A Kohler independent hi-rise side spray with valve is an option.

  • 9 years ago

    I had considered the Kohler Hi-Rise side spray for my bathroom/mudroom, but didn't have the room at the sink. I actually bought the item, but returned it unused. Here is a link.

    http://ths.gardenweb.com/discussions/2671682/kohler-hi-rise-faucet