Hand Basin and Knee Operated Sinks

Hospitality Connect supplies 42 commercial hand basins and knee operated sinks for kitchens, food preparation areas, washrooms and bar fit-outs, including stainless steel hand basins, sink basins and cocktail modules from 3Monkeez, Stoddart and Simply Stainless.

The main decision is how the tap is activated. A knee operated sink lets staff start the water with the knee, so clean hands never touch the tap, which suits food handling areas. A hand basin with a lever or push button tap costs less to install and suits front-of-house washrooms. Mounting comes next: a wall-hung basin keeps the floor clear for cleaning, while a floor-standing or bench-mounted unit suits a fixed preparation station. Check the bowl size and overall width fit the run you have available.

Why buy hand basins and knee-operated sinks from Hospitality Connect

• Curated for Australian commercial kitchens: Every line is selected against the realities of AU service — voltage, room dimensions, council rules, ambient temperatures.
• Brand-direct relationships: We deal directly with manufacturers and importers, so you get current models and the right parts when you need them.
• Field-tested specs: Sizes, gauges and capacities listed on each product reflect what actually works in service, not glossy brochure numbers.
• Tech support that picks up: Pre and post-sale phone lines staffed by people who know commercial kitchens.
• Warranty handled here: We process the claim with the manufacturer; you keep cooking.

Hand basins and knee-operated sinks care and longevity

• Avoid chlorinated cleaners: Bleach and chlorine sanitisers pit 304-grade stainless. Use neutral pH detergents and a non-abrasive pad.
• Wipe with the grain: Always finish with the polish line — circular scrubbing creates visible marks under service lighting.
• Inspect weld lines monthly: Check seams and corner welds for hairline cracks that trap moisture.
• Mind undershelf load limits: Most economy benches rate 80–120kg total UDL; reinforced models go higher. Don't park combi ovens on lightweight benches.
• Foot levellers: Re-level annually after slab settlement; uneven feet flex the worktop and stress welds.

Need help choosing? Talk to us

Our commercial chefs and fit-out specialists can match the right hand basins and knee-operated sinks to your menu, footprint and operating budget. Send through your floor plan, service brief or trading hours, or call our Australia-based trade line for a same-day spec quote — we'll line up sizes, brands, voltage and gas requirements, lead times and freight rates before you commit. If you're fitting out a new venue or refurbishing an existing one, ask about multi-line trade pricing and consolidated delivery so the kit lands when the trades do, not weeks later.