Does anyone know if I can replace a utility sink in the basement with a shampoo bowl?

Yes you can but you need to be sure both the old and new have the same size drain. Utility sinks have an 1 1/2" drain but I have never installed a shampoo sink so please check, I think they are 1 1/2". Also ask your building department if they require a vacuum breaker for shampoo sinks.

Hi Purplepeoples...

It should not be a big deal to swap out a typical utility sink over to a shampoo bowl setup... ;) The fittings to adapt over from the old pipes to the new pipes is all that is in question really.

Are you planning on pulling a plumbing permit for the work?

Let me know...


MARK

Yes you can but you need to be sure both the old and new have the same size drain. Utility sinks have an 1 1/2" drain but I have never installed a shampoo sink so please check, I think they are 1 1/2". Also ask your building department if they require a vaccum breaker for shampoo sinks.

I will ask, I never thought of that...


Hi Purplepeoples...

It should not be a big deal to swap out a typical utility sink over to a shampoo bowl setup...;) The fittings to adapt over from the old pipes to the new pipes is all that is in question really.

Are you planning on pulling a plumbing permit for the work?

Let me know...


MARK

I haven't decided what I was going to do quite yet. First I wanted to know if it was even possible. I thought that it would be possible since it's kind of like switching one sink for another (I guess).

I will ask, I never thought of that...



I haven't decided what I was going to do quite yet. First I wanted to know if it was even possible. I thought that it would be possible since it's kind of like switching one sink for another (i guess).

You will also need to install a 'Hair Trap' (http://www.purespadirect.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=GK-510981&click=10549), particularly if this is going to be a commercial enterprise.