{"id":1929,"date":"2019-01-25T15:54:52","date_gmt":"2019-01-25T19:54:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/?p=1929"},"modified":"2023-02-16T14:10:24","modified_gmt":"2023-02-16T18:10:24","slug":"vegetable-wash-sinks-tanks-tubs-and-basins-upgrades-for-efficiency-and-ergonomics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2019\/01\/25\/vegetable-wash-sinks-tanks-tubs-and-basins-upgrades-for-efficiency-and-ergonomics\/","title":{"rendered":"Vegetable Wash Sinks, Tanks, Tubs and Basins: Upgrades for Efficiency and Ergonomics"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2016\/04\/pdf.jpg\"><\/a>A pdf of this blog post can be downloaded <a href=\"http:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2019\/01\/Sinks-Factsheet-V1.0.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Produce wash sinks and tanks on vegetable farms consist of several different styles, designs, sizes, and uses. The needs vary from farm to farm but some features to consider are highlighted here. Some common basins for washing vegetables could include the following.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Commonly Used as Sinks<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2019\/01\/IMG_0602.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2019\/01\/IMG_0602-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1960\" width=\"512\" height=\"288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2019\/01\/IMG_0602-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2019\/01\/IMG_0602-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2019\/01\/IMG_0602-768x431.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A triple basin sink is great for dunking or spraying off crops.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Kitchen sinks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Utility sinks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Muckbuckets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Livestock watering tanks\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sheep stock tanks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rubbermaid stock tanks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repurposed dairy bulk tanks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maple sap tanks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restaurant sinks\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Double bay<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Triple bay<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>With or without drainboards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Stainless restaurant sinks are great because they are large, durable, easy to clean, and fairly easy to find. The restaurant industry transitioned to full stainless construction, so now there are used tables and sinks with stainless tops on galvanized legs available on the used market. The produce safety rule does not require fully stainless steel equipment, just that food contact surfaces are smooth and cleanable as appropriate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Upgrading to a stainless restaurant sink is not required and what you have now may be working great for your needs. If that&#8217;s the case there are a few upgrades that might make your vegetable washing even better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Water delivery from above<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This could be done with tall faucets, industrial sprayers, or even a suspended hose. Find ways to keep hoses out of the sink, tank or tub. There are several hooks, hangers, or spring mounted options available to keep them from getting in the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If using hoses this keeps them&nbsp;up off the floor, minimizing tripping hazards, and keeping the hose, and floor cleaner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When routing water supply lines, ensure they are not run directly over where produce is handled.&nbsp; This avoids condensation from the lines coming into contact with produce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>For more information in hoses check out the blog post <a href=\"http:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2018\/11\/16\/hanging-hoses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hands-Free Operation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your water delivery comes from a sprayer you&#8217;ll realize that one hand is always on the sprayer wand or it is left constantly on. The use of a <strong>foot-operated&nbsp;pedal valve<\/strong> can free up both hands for washing the crop, cut down on water use, and excess overspray.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2019\/01\/Gildrien-washing-vegetables.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2019\/01\/Gildrien-washing-vegetables-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1956\" width=\"384\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2019\/01\/Gildrien-washing-vegetables-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2019\/01\/Gildrien-washing-vegetables-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2019\/01\/Gildrien-washing-vegetables.jpg 1944w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 384px) 100vw, 384px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fancy restaurant equipment isn&#8217;t needed in order to efficiently wash your vegetables.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>These pedal valves for hands-free&nbsp;operation can be found from a restaurant supply company or plumbing stores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webstaurantstore.com\/15011\/pedal-and-hands-free-sink-valves.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Websturantstore.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.restaurantsupply.com\/t-and-s-brass-pedal-and-knee-valves\" target=\"_blank\">RestaurantSupply.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ckitchen.com\" target=\"_blank\">Ckitchen.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eliterestaurantequipment.com\/\">Elite Restaurant Equipment<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zurn.com\/products\/finish-plumbing\/faucets\/manual\/healthcare-medical\/z85100-xl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zurn &#8211; Manufacturer<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanstandard-us.com\/bathroom\/commercial-faucets\/floor-mounted-double-pedal-valve-16711\" target=\"_blank\">American Standard &#8211; Manufacturer<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Additional hands-free spray options are outlined in <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2021\/12\/17\/root-washers-for-produce-farms\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4407\">Root Washers for Produce Farms<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Drain Valves<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another feature to consider on your wash sink or tank is to have a valve for rapid draining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your wash water generally doesn&#8217;t need to go into a septic system but check with local officials. Guidance for vegetable wash water discharge in Vermont can be found <a href=\"http:\/\/go.uvm.edu\/vegwater\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.&nbsp; Sink drains should be &#8220;broken&#8221;, resulting in an air gap for prevention of backflow in the event of a clogged drain backing up into your fresh produce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your drain is underneath the sink then a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webstaurantstore.com\/15009\/lever-twist-waste-valves.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">twist drain<\/a><\/strong> makes it easy to drain the water without crawling underneath.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2019\/01\/25\/vegetable-wash-sinks-tanks-tubs-and-basins-upgrades-for-efficiency-and-ergonomics\/img_4713\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1951\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2019\/01\/IMG_4713-e1548269222258-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1951\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A good example of a &#8220;broken drain&#8221; providing an airgap for back-flow prevention.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/2019\/01\/25\/vegetable-wash-sinks-tanks-tubs-and-basins-upgrades-for-efficiency-and-ergonomics\/img_4710\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1950\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2019\/01\/IMG_4710-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1950\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This sink has a &#8220;broken drain&#8221;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2019\/01\/40170262175_1ea8c8cb87_o.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"656\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2019\/01\/40170262175_1ea8c8cb87_o-e1548269944913-1024x656.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1954\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2019\/01\/40170262175_1ea8c8cb87_o-e1548269944913-1024x656.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2019\/01\/40170262175_1ea8c8cb87_o-e1548269944913-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2019\/01\/40170262175_1ea8c8cb87_o-e1548269944913-768x492.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">If your building has adequate floor drainage, equipment and sinks can easily just drain to the floor.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Height<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider the <strong>optimal height of the sink.<\/strong> Adjusting,&nbsp;or modifying the legs to a comfortable working height will make the work easier and more comfortable. Use long adjustable water supply lines to allow for experimenting with height. If you are using a stock tank the height of these could easily be adjusted using wood blocks or cinder blocks temporarily with a more permanent smooth cleanable surface being installed later. If you find a height you like a metal stand can be a good option, which can also make it possible to move around with a pallet jack. Save your back, and make the station comfortable!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2019\/01\/IMG_0291.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"802\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2019\/01\/IMG_0291-e1548270652947-1024x802.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1957\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2019\/01\/IMG_0291-e1548270652947-1024x802.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2019\/01\/IMG_0291-e1548270652947-300x235.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2019\/01\/IMG_0291-e1548270652947-768x601.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rubbermaid stock tanks, on cinder blocks for trialing the correct working height.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2019\/01\/IMG_9973.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2019\/01\/IMG_9973-e1548270754320-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1958\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2019\/01\/IMG_9973-e1548270754320-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2019\/01\/IMG_9973-e1548270754320-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2019\/01\/IMG_9973-e1548270754320-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This farm uses metal stands for their tanks used for washing. The stands keep the tanks off the floor during washing and drying and can even be moved with a pallet-jack when full of water.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2019\/01\/7F587413-6CA7-446C-B330-3C214F4275E3-e1537531243668-768x1024.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2019\/01\/7F587413-6CA7-446C-B330-3C214F4275E3-e1537531243668-768x1024-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1959\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">These grey stock tanks, originally designed for sheep make it easier to inspect greens during washing and to decide when to change the wash water due to their light color.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sinks &amp; Tanks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/06\/IMG_5247-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"4982\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/06\/IMG_5247-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4982\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/06\/IMG_5247-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/06\/IMG_5247-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/06\/IMG_5247-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/06\/IMG_5247-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/06\/IMG_5247-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/06\/IMG_5247-1568x1176.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Triple bay stainless sink<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/06\/IMG_8519-42-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"4983\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/06\/IMG_8519-42-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4983\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/06\/IMG_8519-42-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/06\/IMG_8519-42-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/06\/IMG_8519-42-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/06\/IMG_8519-42-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/06\/IMG_8519-42-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/06\/IMG_8519-42-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/06\/IMG_8519-42-1568x1045.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Small stock tank rest on stainless tables. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/06\/IMG_1013-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"4980\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/06\/IMG_1013-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4980\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/06\/IMG_1013-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/06\/IMG_1013-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/06\/IMG_1013-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/06\/IMG_1013-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/06\/IMG_1013-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/06\/IMG_1013-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/06\/IMG_1013-1568x1045.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A combination of livestock watering tanks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/06\/IMG_3267-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"4986\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/06\/IMG_3267-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4986\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/06\/IMG_3267-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/06\/IMG_3267-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/06\/IMG_3267-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/06\/IMG_3267-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/06\/IMG_3267-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/06\/IMG_3267-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/06\/IMG_3267-1568x1046.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A dairy bulk tank. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/06\/IMG_3199-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"4987\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/06\/IMG_3199-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4987\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/06\/IMG_3199-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/06\/IMG_3199-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/06\/IMG_3199-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/06\/IMG_3199-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/06\/IMG_3199-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/06\/IMG_3199-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/06\/IMG_3199-1568x1045.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Two bay stainless sink <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/06\/IMG_8671-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"4985\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/06\/IMG_8671-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4985\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/06\/IMG_8671-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/06\/IMG_8671-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/06\/IMG_8671-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/06\/IMG_8671-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/06\/IMG_8671-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/06\/IMG_8671-1568x1176.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Utility sinks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/06\/IMG_0149.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"4984\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/06\/IMG_0149-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4984\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/06\/IMG_0149-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/06\/IMG_0149-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/06\/IMG_0149-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/06\/IMG_0149-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/06\/IMG_0149-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cwcallah\/files\/2022\/06\/IMG_0149-1568x1176.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">These stock tanks are mounted to wooden legs with a hinge to dump the water. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Share this post by using this short link<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/go.uvm.edu\/sinks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">go.uvm.edu\/sinks<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related Articles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Everything Postharvest: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/go.uvm.edu\/postharvest\" target=\"_blank\">go.uvm.edu\/postharvest<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hanging Hoses: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/go.uvm.edu\/hoses\" 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