At plumbingandlightingfixures.com we like to recommend 16 gauge sinks over 18 gauge. It is as simple as that. Especially when talking with granite counter top people and customers about kitchen sinks for granite countertops. I came to this decision a couple of years ago when I watched a Schon SC3320 (now Belle Foret BF3320) being installed in a granite countertop. The strength ad rigidity of the 16 gauge stainless steel undermount sink was impressive, but most impressive where the constant comments from the granite man doing the job! Like “awesome sink” and OMG this thing is heavy”.

Since then we have added several more lines of 16 gauge sinks, besides the Belle Foret models, from various manufacturers. These manufacturers include, Artisan Manufacturing Corp, Elkay (famous for the Elkay Avado undermount sink), Whitehaus and Kohler Plumbing.

Artisan Sinks

Out of all of the 16 Gauge sinks we offer we are particularly existed about the Artisan Sinks. Artisan sinks have a brushed finish. Brushing is done from front to back. This will accentuate the beauty and detail of the sink. The finish is designed to match your everyday stainless steel appliances and aid in ease of cleaning. Artisan 16 gauge sinks are stamped out of a single piece of 304 stainless steel assures even thickness from the bottom to the top INCLUDING THE MOUNTING FLANGE. Best of all Artisan 16 Gauge sinks at plumbingandlightingfixtures.com are easy on the pocket book! Artisan Manufacturing as priced these sinks to be competitive in the market place making them one of the most popular sinks on the market today. This is why you will see many of the Artisan sinks on plumbingandlightingfixtures.com marked as best sellers!
 

Advantages of a 16 gauge stainless steel undermount sink:

1. 16 Gauge 304 stainless steel sink
2. Sound Deadening Undercoating or Pads (not Belle Foret)
3. Most have 18/10 chromium-nickel content
4. Extremely durable and scratch resistant
5. 16 Gauge Kitchen Sinks are 20% stronger than 18 gauge
6. 16 gauge stainless steel is noticeably quieter, especially when a garbage disposal is used in the sink.

What is sink Gauge?

For those who ask “What is sink Gauge?”

• The gauge is the thickness of the metal. The lower the number of the gauge, the thicker the metal. Therefore in the sink business, 16 gauge is heavy duty, 18 gauge is standard (for most manufacturers) and 20 Gauge is good, but for lighter duty applications.

Gauge in Decimals on an Inch

• 20 Gauge = 0.0375
• 18 Gauge = 0.0500
• 16 Gauge = 0.0625

Sink Gauge only applies to metal sinks. (Stainless Steel, Copper and Brass)

Configuring and Building the Ambiance Low Voltage Disk Light System

Example For Class II Electronic Transformers

Example For Class I Magnetic Transformers

Get Systems is a Two In One with Ambiance Low Voltage Disk Lights

For Single or Dual 60w Max Class II Transformers

(Class II) wire disk lights directly to the transformer, or select disk lights that are available with plugs to be plugged into transformers with outlets. Example: 9858-15 disk light with 9774 lamp.

Example Single Tap Transformers for use on this system: 9454-12, 9457-12

Example for Douple Tap Class II Transformer System use transformers 980175 & 98076

1. Disk Light
Determine the quantity of disk lights needed.

2. Lamp
Order one lamp per disk light. WARNING: Serious risk of fire exists when mixing 12v lamps with 24v transformers.

3. Transformer
Watts consumed per lamp X the number of lamps = total watts consumed. Determine transformer size based on total watts consumed. Note: If the transformer size is larger than 60w maximum, see lX Track and Cable installation method. Note: Electronic transformers should be operated between the specified rated wattage.

For Transformer – Class 1

(Class 1) the following additional components are required:

1. Fused Plug: You will need one fused plug (9488) per disk light. Fused plugs attach directly to Ambiance Lx Lighting system track and cable.

2. Cable: Determine the length of cable required based on the total length of all runs. Additional cable may be necessary, depending upon transformer location.

Example: 144″ + 24″ from run to transformer = 168″ of cable.
Note: Using 10/2 105C cable (indoors only) the maximum wattage per run is limited to 300w for 12v or 500w for 24v
applications.
(For outdoor use, special 12v 105C cable (9373) must be used).

3. Track: Determine the number of track sections required based on the total length of all runs and cable length. Track sections are sold in 4′ lengths and may be cut to desired size. Additional track may be required based on location of transformer and cable length.

Example: 168″ divided by 48″ (track sections) = 4′.

Two in One

Get Two In One with Ambiance Low Voltage Disk Lighting

9485 Accent and 9858 Task disk lights can be surface mounted or recessed.