Holmes Stainless Steel Sink 1200mm Left Hand Drainer

Name: Holmes Stainless Steel Sink 1200mm Left Hand Drainer
Brand: Holmes
SKU: DR381
Price: 889.2 GBP
Availability: InStock

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This Holmes sink is a fully assembled, single-bowl stainless steel unit with a left hand drainer, built to a 1200mm wide footprint. It is fabricated at Holmes's facility in York using 304 stainless steel throughout, and arrives on site ready to connect — no assembly required before installation. That matters in a working kitchen where fitting or refurbishment time is often tight.

In day-to-day use, 304 stainless steel holds up well against the moisture, cleaning chemicals and physical contact that a commercial sink endures through service. The construction does not flex under load, which is worth noting in busy wash-up or prep areas where sinks take a sustained battering. The smooth surfaces are straightforward to clean down and sanitise, supporting good kitchen hygiene practice without extra effort.

From an operational standpoint, a ready-assembled unit like this offers several practical advantages:

Arrives fully assembled — no on-site fabrication or build time needed
304 stainless steel resists corrosion and is easy to sanitise between uses
Left hand drainer suits a right-to-left workflow in many kitchen layouts
Solid construction handles the physical demands of a high-throughput wash-up area
Smooth fabrication supports compliance with food hygiene cleaning requirements

Installation requires standard plumbing connections for water supply and waste. The 600mm depth sits comfortably within a standard run of kitchen furniture, and at 13kg the unit is manageable for two people to position and set. Ensure the supporting structure is appropriate for a sink that will regularly carry a full bowl of water in use. As with any sink installation, check local water regulations and confirm waste pipe routing before work begins.

This unit is well suited to cafés, pub kitchens, staff canteens, small hotel kitchens, and similar operations where a reliable single-bowl sink is needed. For high-volume wash-up areas processing a large number of covers, a wider footprint or multi-bowl configuration may be a more practical choice.

If you would like to talk through whether this layout and bowl capacity are right for your kitchen before placing an order, the team is glad to help.

Frequently asked questions

Is this sink suitable for a high-volume wash-up area?

This unit is well suited to moderate-volume environments such as cafés, pub kitchens, and staff canteens. For kitchens processing a high number of covers where the sink is in near-constant use, a wider or multi-bowl configuration would typically offer more practical throughput and reduce bottlenecks during service.

What are the plumbing requirements for installation?

The sink requires standard hot and cold water supply connections and a suitable waste outlet. There are no specialist plumbing requirements, but you should confirm waste pipe routing and compliance with local water regulations before installation begins. Ensure the supporting structure — whether a fabricated stand or integrated unit — is rated to carry the weight of a full bowl in use.

Does the left hand drainer configuration suit all kitchen layouts?

A left hand drainer works well where the workflow moves from right to left — for example, where dirty items arrive on the right and clean items drain and are cleared to the left. If your kitchen layout runs in the opposite direction, a right hand drainer would be the more practical choice. It is worth mapping out your wash-up workflow before ordering if you are unsure.

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