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I too would love them just for that very reason.
At the farm I had 'flipper' type faucets and loved them. If you can't have foot pedals thos are the next best thing on the menu!
Badjak
Sous Chef
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It may not look like much, but it works a dream and the down pipe section is extendable (or can be shortened).
It's all C-PVC and can handle 90+ oC
Helps in cleaning buckets, kegs etc
(And yes, I should have cleaned the wall before taking the picture. Haven't gotten to spray painting them either)
It's all C-PVC and can handle 90+ oC
Helps in cleaning buckets, kegs etc
(And yes, I should have cleaned the wall before taking the picture. Haven't gotten to spray painting them either)
Looks great Badjak! Are they far enough away from the wall for fat fingers?
Also, if I may, use a hi-gloss or at least a semi-gloss paint. Much easier to wipe down.
Also, if I may, use a hi-gloss or at least a semi-gloss paint. Much easier to wipe down.
Badjak
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They are a bit close here, but ok for my hands.
It's my brewers corner
The other (double) sink has 2 sets, set further from the wall (but there were still dirty dishes in view)
I appreciate your help about the paint. Knowing me, it probably remains unpainted for a long long time.
The pipes before the tap are all glued. After the tap, it's only pushed in. Meaning I can move the down bit forwards abd backwards, extend, reduce etc.
Without leaks
GotGarlic
Chef Extraordinaire
From https://www.thekitchn.com/does-an-a...utting-tips-to-the-test-in-the-kitchen-219131 : Food thaws faster on an aluminum or steel surface than on ceramic or glass.
The Original Tip
The theory is that some surfaces are better to thaw on than others. Specifically, metals, like aluminum and stainless steel, will defrost food faster than stone or wooden surfaces. Why? These metals absorb ambient heat and transfer it to the food, speeding thawing.
The Testing Method
To test this theory, I froze two 1/2-inch-thick pork chops solid, then transferred one pork chop to an aluminum baking sheet and the second to a stoneware plate.
I placed both the plate and the aluminum baking sheet side-by-side on my kitchen counter and checked on them every 15 minutes until it was defrosted and not hard in the center anymore.
The Results
After just 1 hour, the pork chop on the aluminum baking sheet was completely thawed but still cold to the touch. The pork chop on the stoneware plate, however, took 45 minutes longer to reach the same consistency. It was quite a significant time difference!
The Original Tip
The theory is that some surfaces are better to thaw on than others. Specifically, metals, like aluminum and stainless steel, will defrost food faster than stone or wooden surfaces. Why? These metals absorb ambient heat and transfer it to the food, speeding thawing.
The Testing Method
To test this theory, I froze two 1/2-inch-thick pork chops solid, then transferred one pork chop to an aluminum baking sheet and the second to a stoneware plate.
I placed both the plate and the aluminum baking sheet side-by-side on my kitchen counter and checked on them every 15 minutes until it was defrosted and not hard in the center anymore.
The Results
After just 1 hour, the pork chop on the aluminum baking sheet was completely thawed but still cold to the touch. The pork chop on the stoneware plate, however, took 45 minutes longer to reach the same consistency. It was quite a significant time difference!
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Andy M.
Certified Pretend Chef
In general, metals are better conductors of heat than other materials. Some metals are better at it than others. Aluminum pans heat up faster than cast iron for example. If you touch a good conductor, like aluminum, it will feel cold/cool to the touch. This is because it's really good at drawing the heat from your hand. If you touch a wood cutting board, it doesn't feel as cold.
Aunt Bea
Master Chef
or you could spend a $100.00 on an aluminum thermodynamic thawing tray from sharper image.
knowledge keeper
Assistant Cook
Placing lemon slices between the fish and the grill will help prevent burning and enhance the dish's aroma.
