1/2 HP garbage disposal on 22 gauge sink OK

[008]

I am going to get a 22 gauge double sink and a 1/2 HP garbage disposal. Will they work together? Will the sink full of water on top of the heavy disposal cause any problems?

[Joe Bobst]

Flimsy sinks aren't worth even taking out of the carton. Drain and faucet setting problems eat up the cost difference in a hurry. Get the heaviest gage you can find and avoid all the hassles. HTH

Joe

[008]

Can you elaborate? The 22 gauge has a thinner metal, which may be more flexable and noiser than a 18 gauge. But how can it cause a drain/faucet setting problem? If I can connect the faucet and disposal correctly, then what the problem will be in the future?

[PJx]

Noise is the ONLY problem you will have. If that bothers you then pay more.

PJ

[Art]

Consumer Reports rated sinks a while back and they thought thickness made no difference in quality of stainless steel sink. Thin ones often have pad underneath.