[mcplumb12]

After shopping for a new stainless steel kitchen sink; and wondering what the actual difference between an 18 gauge and 20 gauge sink would be (aside from the hundred bucks ) I split the difference and got a 19 gauge.. . The home depot guy "thumping" the display sinks did nothing for me. I figured I didn't want to be a cheap **s, and I also didn't want to pay extra for what I might not need so I got the middle o the road one, besides I won't be 'thumping' the sink anyway. Then I got to the drain kit aisle... geeez !
What could possibly be the difference between the 12 dollar drain kit and the 50 dollar one ? (times two for two sink holes) Anyone ?

[speedball1]

What could possibly be the difference between the 12 dollar drain kit and the 50 dollar one ? (times two for two sink holes) Anyone ?

Without the links to the two drain kits we can't tell.

[mcplumb12]

Can't find the ones I was looking at at Lowe's,

But here's the examples...



Moen 22036 3-1/2" drain assembly, Stainless Steel - PlumberSurplus.com

Just Sink Drain, J-35 - PlumberSurplus.com

Kohler K-8801-VS Duostrainer sink strainer with tailpiece, Stainless - PlumberSurplus.com

[speedball1]

They all perform the same function. About the only difference is the Brand name. We used the lower priced basket strainers on our new construction. Regards, tom

[labman]

Some cases yes, some cases no. There is a lot of cheap junk out there, some of it with a fine name and a high price. Fram oil filters are a great example. The only things cheaper that aren't any better, are the private label ones they make.

[doug238]

The different grades of stainless offer a higher mix of stainless and deter rust longer. As for the strainers, a plastic strainer is cheap, avoid it. The high gloss heavy brass strainers are expensive because they look and feel expensive. The ones in between are whatever. I prefer the one that uses an 1 1/2" nut over the 3 1/2" nut because it is also stainless and easier to install and easier to exchange and is very durable.