Hopefully you will not be in charge of installing your commercial kitchen’s plumbing system, but you don’t want to be completely in the dark about it either. Commercial kitchen plumbing is one of the most complicated types of plumbing that one can encounter. From exhaust hoods to backflow prevention and hot water regulation, there is a multitude of different parts and pieces that make sure a commercial kitchen’s plumbing is running smoothly. So while you may not be in charge of installing each cog and screw, this week on the blog we’re going over some basic commercial kitchen plumbing to educate yourself when shopping for replacement parts and finding the best item for your needs.
The first and most critical piece of information when considering restaurant plumbing needs is that all needs are different. There is no one size fits all plumbing model because each kitchen has a unique set of needs in order to best serve their customers. Things you may need to consider for your kitchen are venting requirements for sanitary drainage, indirect waste requirements from food preparation and dishwashing sinks, the location of employee restroom facilities, water temperature requirements, and more.
So now you’ve met with a consultant and determined your needs, you’ll want to consider what piece of equipment is right for the job. One piece of equipment you might need to install more of or replace is the faucet. There are many different types of faucet in the average commercial kitchen, each with a unique function. First, wall mount faucets. These faucets are used if your water line is connected directly to the backsplash of your sink. These faucets are available in single or double faucets, in a variety of faucet sizes, and with or without a nozzle. You can shop all of our wall mount faucets here.
If you have a lot of deep pots, woks, or paella pans, you will need a specialized faucet to adequately clean the dish. These faucets are versatile because their attachments allow them to bend and twist while still attached to the sink so that you can clean virtually any shape of dish. These faucets have extra stability and come with double jointed nozzles. You can shop all of our pot and wok filler faucets here.
Restroom faucets have a little more flexibility and are chosen based on function and design. Choosing a restroom faucet will depend on the type of plumbing that the faucet can function with but also the design of the restroom itself. You can also choose between hands free or single lever faucets depending on your restaurant’s aesthetic. You can shop all of our restroom faucets here. One size certainly does not fit all when it comes to restaurant plumbing, and one faucet cannot do the job for the entire restaurant. Make sure that you have planned out how many and which type of faucets your restaurant will require, and then we encourage you to head to our website to view our extensive collection of restaurant faucets.
