rdkahn
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I have a very large kitchen sink, manufactured by the Crane Company in 1927. The brass strainer, 7 inches in diameter, has now worn out. What can I do? Help!
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Jadnashua
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If, by worn out, you mean all of the chrome has worn off, you can take it to a metal refinisher and have them rechrome it. Should look like new. But, if it is all rounded over, and pitted, there may not be enough left to restore. The surface would need to be smoothed over, as plating just follows the existing surface...got bumps, replated and shiney bumps!
One of the pros may know of a restoration or current product that might fit.
One of the pros may know of a restoration or current product that might fit.
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rdkahn
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Thanks, Jim, for your reply. Unfortunately the bottom of the strainer, originally comprised of 200 round holes, has disintegrated to such an extent that refinishing is not a solution.
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Gsalet
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Is that 7 inches at the top of the flange or is the hole in the sink 7 inches?
rdkahn
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The diameter of the flange is seven inches and diameter of the hole in the sink is four inches.
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The size of the hole is usually the critical thing, and a standard 3 1/2" strainer should fit it. Otherwise you may be out of luck.
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Sorry, Thatguy. I'm new to this site and don't know how to post photos -- and, as I approach my 80th birthday, my computer skills are not great.
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No real need for photos... At this point you don't need to build on your computer skills unless you want to...
With your sink it comes down to finding a basket strainer assembly that doesn't fall through the hole and can be tightened against the sink on the bottom to clamp it in place. If one can not be found then it is time for a new sink...
The top flange on a basket strainer is pretty well universal so that is the first thing to check for fit.
The bottom clamping is different and you then need to find one that will fit the hole size if possible.
Click the 3 links below to see them.
This type is probably the narrowest clamping width.
This type may clamp a wider hole.
As will this one.
With your sink it comes down to finding a basket strainer assembly that doesn't fall through the hole and can be tightened against the sink on the bottom to clamp it in place. If one can not be found then it is time for a new sink...
The top flange on a basket strainer is pretty well universal so that is the first thing to check for fit.
The bottom clamping is different and you then need to find one that will fit the hole size if possible.
Click the 3 links below to see them.
This type is probably the narrowest clamping width.
This type may clamp a wider hole.
As will this one.
rdkahn
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Sounds like a good idea -- certainly worth a try. Thanks.
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