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Why is a "Belfast sink" so called?
Was it invented in Belfast? Was it named after some bloke called Belfast? Was it just very common in Belfast?
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- Anonymous1 decade agoFavorite Answer
A Belfast sink is a very destinct brand of Butler sink, incorporating the wier overflow system to allow water to flow out of the bowl.
The term 'Butler Sink' is a more generic term which is used to describe basically any traditional ceramic sink- typically with a good 3-4cm wall thickness.
Butler Sinks were traditionally located in a butler's pantry - a utility room in a large house.
The room is used by the butler and other domestic staff; it is called a butler's pantry even in households where there is no butler.
What is the difference between a butler sink and a belfast sink?
The Belfast butler sink has what is known as a Weir overflow built into it.
Compare this to a London sink which does not have the overflow.
The reason behind this is that when the Belfast sink was first produced, Belfast had a plentiful supply of water and wastage was not a problem.
At the same time, there was a shortage of water in London, so they were designed in such a way as to minimize any possible wastage.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
maybe even a sink made in Belfast
- Anonymous1 decade ago
To be honest I have no idea but I do have two in my garden.
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- Anonymous1 decade ago
Maybe something to do with Titanic!
