BK Resources BKS-2-24-14-24T 96" 2-Compartment Sink with Dual 24" Drainboards, NSF

BK Resources BKS-2-24-14-24T 2-Compartment Sink with Dual 24" Drainboards

The BK Resources BKS-2-24-14-24T is an oversize two-compartment stainless steel commercial sink built around two 24" x 24" x 14" deep bowls flanked by dual 24" drainboards on the left and right. Overall length runs 96" (eight feet) with a 29-13/16" front-to-back depth and a 43-3/4" overall height including the 9" rear backsplash. The 36" working deck height accommodates standard commercial faucets, pre-rinse units, and gooseneck spouts mounted in the 8"-on-center splash-mount layout positioned between the two bowls. The 24" bowl footprint is the standard step-up from 18" and 20" bowls when the kitchen handles full-size hotel pans laid flat, large stockpots upright, sheet pans on a flat soak instead of diagonal, and high-volume scratch-cooking ware that 18" or 20" bowls cannot accept without rotating or partially submerging the load.

Prefer to pick up locally? Will call pickup is available at 11 US warehouses (Los Angeles, San Francisco, Orlando, Chicago, Denver, Dallas, Boston, Newark, Atlanta, Houston, Cleveland) on the 96-inch two-compartment sink with dual 24-inch drainboards. This BK Resources sink ships nationwide.

T-304 18-gauge stainless steel deck and bowls, galvanized 1-5/8" round legs with adjustable high-impact corrosion-resistant feet, 1-1/2" rounded front and side edges, 1/4"-pitched drainboards for proper drainage, and two basket drains (BKDR-4) included in the carton make this a true commercial-duty wash unit ready for high-volume kitchen and bakery service. Pre-punched 8"-on-center faucet holes accept any standard 8" OC commercial faucet. NSF listed.

Best Uses for the BKS-2-24-14-24T

• High-volume scratch kitchen auxiliary wash stations alongside a main 3-compartment dish line where stockpot and sheet pan throughput exceeds standard 18" bowl capacity
• Bakery and pastry production wash for full-size sheet pans laid flat, mixing bowls from 20-quart and larger floor mixers, and proofing equipment
• Produce wash and prep stations handling whole melons, pumpkins, large root vegetables, and full cases of leafy greens that need full submersion
• Stockpot and braising pan wash where 12" depth bowls force tipping and 14" depth allows full upright submersion
• Butcher and protein prep wash stations handling whole primal cuts, large brining containers, and oversize tubs
• Catering and banquet kitchens washing large insulated transport containers, oversize chafer pans, and Cambro food storage boxes
• Brewery, distillery, and beverage production wash for kegs, fermentation vessels, large kettles, and oversize processing equipment where local code permits a 2-bowl wash-and-sanitize cycle
• Commissary and central production kitchens prepping in bulk for multiple service locations, where the 24" bowl handles full case-pack soaks and the 24" drainboards stage soiled-in and clean-out for high turnover

Two-Bowl Wash Workflow with Dual 24" Drainboards

The BKS-2-24-14-24T puts two 24" x 24" x 14" bowls in a left-to-right line with a 24" drainboard on the left for soiled-in staging and a 24" drainboard on the right for clean-out air drying. That layout supports the code-approved 2-compartment cycle some local health authorities permit for limited-service operations and the standard auxiliary wash workflow for high-volume scratch kitchens running a separate 3-compartment dish line: dirty stockpots, sheet pans, mixing bowls, or oversize tubs land on the left drainboard, get scraped and pre-rinsed there or in the wash bowl, wash in bowl one with hot water and detergent, rinse and sanitize in bowl two with sanitizing solution at code-specified concentration for the code-required dwell time, then air dry on the right drainboard. Most jurisdictions still require a full 3-compartment sink for primary manual ware-washing in any permitted commercial kitchen - confirm with the local health authority whether a 2-compartment sink is acceptable as the primary wash station or only as auxiliary equipment.

The 24" drainboard width on each side gives meaningful staging capacity that 18" drainboards cannot match: a 24" board accepts a full-size sheet pan (18" x 26") laid flat with room for additional pieces alongside, multiple 12" x 20" hotel pans staged in a row, oversize stockpots set down without overhanging the deck, and high-stack volumes of mixing bowls or bus tubs during peak production push. Combined with the 24" x 24" bowls inside, the unit gives operators more horizontal working area than any 2-bowl sink under a 96" overall footprint.

24" x 24" x 14" Deep Bowls - Stockpot and Hotel Pan Capacity

The 24" bowl footprint changes what fits inside compared to the 18" and 20" bowl variants. Each 24" wide by 24" front-to-back by 14" deep bowl accepts a 12" x 20" full-size hotel pan laid completely flat with clearance on all sides for water circulation around the pan, two 1/2-size sheet pans (13" x 18") laid flat side by side, a full-size sheet pan (18" x 26") on a slight diagonal soak with the corners clear of the bowl walls, a stockpot up to 20" diameter standing fully upright with clearance for water flow, and large mixing bowls from 20-quart, 30-quart, and 60-quart floor mixers without rotating or angling the load.

The 14" depth (vs. 12" on the 18" bowl variants) matters for full submersion of tall items: a 12" deep bowl partially submerges 13"-14" tall stockpots, full-size hotel pans on edge, and tall mixing bowls. The 14" depth fully submerges a 12" x 20" x 4" or 12" x 20" x 6" hotel pan flat under wash, rinse, or sanitize water without overflowing, fully submerges a 13" tall commercial stockpot upright, and accepts brining containers, marinade tubs, and proofing baskets that exceed standard 12" depth bowl capacity. Each bowl holds approximately 35 gallons of water when filled to the rim - water weight at 8.34 lb per gallon means a fully filled bowl carries roughly 290 lb of water on top of the load weight, which is why BK Resources specs the 1-5/8" galvanized legs with adjustable high-impact corrosion-resistant feet rated for the loaded weight of two 24-bowl compartments at full capacity.

T-304 18-Gauge Stainless Construction

The deck and two bowls are formed from T-304 18-gauge stainless steel - the same grade used in restaurant prep tables, work tables, and food-contact equipment for its corrosion resistance and food-safe surface. The 18-gauge thickness (about 1.2 mm) is the commercial standard for compartment sinks and survives daily abuse from heavy stockpots, sheet pan corners, knife edges, and wire-bristle scrub brushes without denting or warping. The galvanized 1-5/8" round legs handle the load of two full 24-bowl compartments plus dual 24" drainboards with adjustable corrosion-resistant feet that allow leveling on uneven floors and absorb impact from delivery carts, pallet jacks, and cleaning equipment. The "TS" stainless-leg variant (BKS-2-24-14-24TS) offers stainless legs with stainless end bracing and stainless-over-plastic adjustable bullet feet for high-humidity dishrooms, brewery wash zones, butcher rooms, and chemical-splash environments where galvanized leg corrosion would shorten service life.

The 1-1/2" rounded front and side edges serve two purposes: they stiffen the deck so it does not flex under the load of two filled 24-bowl compartments, and they create a containment lip that keeps water and food debris from running off the sink onto floors or adjacent equipment during high-volume wash cycles. The 9" rear backsplash protects the wall behind the sink and provides the mounting surface for the splash-mount faucet centered between the two bowls.

Faucet Holes and Drain Hardware

The backsplash includes one set of pre-punched 8"-on-center faucet holes positioned between the two bowls so a single splash-mount faucet with a swing-arm gooseneck spout can serve both compartments. That accepts any standard commercial 8" OC splash-mount faucet, including pre-rinse units sized for high-volume operations, gooseneck spouts that swing to either bowl, and add-on dish sprayers. Two 3-1/2" basket drains (BK Resources BKDR-4) ship with the unit - one for each bowl. Install each drain in the bowl drain opening with plumber's putty or the included gasket and connect each to a standard 1-1/2" drain trap below. Stainless steel basket drains (BKDR-4-304) are available as an upgrade if the install location runs hotter water, harsher chemicals, or longer service intervals between basket cleanouts. Lever drains are also available as an option for hands-free draining between wash and sanitize cycles - particularly useful in high-volume installs where staff cycle the bowls dozens of times per shift.

Specifications

Installation, Plumbing, and Clearance Requirements

The BKS-2-24-14-24T ships with bolt-together legs and crossbracing depending on freight configuration; check the carton on receipt before delivery to confirm. At 96" overall length and 29-13/16" front-to-back, the unit will not move through standard 36"-wide commercial doorways without tipping or angling and will not turn corners in narrow service corridors - measure the entire delivery path before scheduling freight, including service elevators, dock-to-kitchen corridors, and the final install opening. The 96" overall length also means the install location needs a clear 8-foot run of wall plus end clearance for the drainboard ends. Set the sink against a wall with the 9" backsplash flush to the wall surface, level the four adjustable feet on the floor (two legs across the front, two across the back), and confirm the deck reads level both left-to-right and front-to-back across the full 96" run before plumbing the supply or drain lines. The 1-5/8" round galvanized legs accept standard commercial undershelves and crossbraces if additional storage is desired below the deck.

Faucet supply lines connect to the splash-mount faucet body installed through the 8"-on-center backsplash holes between the two bowls - run hot and cold supply lines up the wall behind the sink with shut-off valves accessible for service. Each basket drain installs in its bowl drain opening with the included gasket; connect each 1-1/2" tailpiece to a P-trap and run the trap waste lines to a floor drain or to the building waste stack per local code. Most jurisdictions require an indirect-waste air gap between the sink drains and the floor drain when the sink is used for food contact - confirm with the local health authority before final connection. With two 24-bowl compartments at roughly 35 gallons each plus the deck and frame weight, the loaded unit places significant point loads on the four feet - confirm the floor surface at the install location supports the loaded weight and adjust the feet on uneven slabs to keep the deck level under load.

Why Operators Choose BK Resources

BK Resources builds commercial sinks and stainless fabrication the way working operators want them built - T-304 stainless for corrosion resistance and food-safe contact, 18-gauge thickness for daily commercial duty, NSF-listed construction so health inspectors clear the install on the first walkthrough, factory-pitched drainboards and rounded edges for water containment without on-site fabrication, two basket drains included in the carton instead of as a separate purchase, and galvanized 1-5/8" leg construction at the value tier with stainless-leg upgrades available on the same chassis (model number ending in "S"). Browse the full sink lineup for matching 1- and 3-compartment sinks, alternate 2-compartment configurations with smaller bowls or single drainboards, hand sinks, mop sinks, and underbar wash equipment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size pans, stockpots, and equipment fit in each 24 x 24 x 14 bowl?

Each bowl accepts a 12" x 20" full-size hotel pan laid completely flat with clearance on all sides, two 1/2-size sheet pans (13" x 18") laid flat side by side, a full-size sheet pan (18" x 26") on a slight diagonal soak with corners clear, a stockpot up to 20" diameter standing fully upright, and 20-quart, 30-quart, and 60-quart mixing bowls from commercial floor mixers. The 14" depth fully submerges 12" x 20" hotel pans flat, 13"-tall commercial stockpots upright, brining tubs, marinade containers, and proofing baskets under wash or sanitize water without overflowing during agitation. Each bowl holds approximately 35 gallons of water when filled to the rim.

How much does a fully filled BKS-2-24-14-24T weigh?

The empty unit weighs 96 lb. Each 24 x 24 x 14 bowl holds approximately 35 gallons of water, and water weighs 8.34 lb per gallon, so each bowl filled to the rim carries roughly 290 lb of water. Two bowls fully filled add about 580 lb of water weight on top of the 96 lb empty unit weight, plus the load weight of pots, pans, and equipment in the bowls. Confirm the floor surface at the install location supports the loaded weight and that the four adjustable feet sit on a stable, level slab.

Does the BKS-2-24-14-24T meet 3-compartment sink requirements for a commercial kitchen?

No. Most local health codes require a full 3-compartment sink for primary manual ware-washing in any permitted commercial kitchen, with three separate bowls supporting wash, rinse, and sanitize cycles. The BKS-2-24-14-24T is a two-compartment sink intended for high-volume auxiliary prep wash, produce wash, stockpot wash, brewery and beverage production wash, or as a secondary station alongside a 3-compartment dish line. Some jurisdictions allow a 2-compartment wash-and-sanitize cycle for limited-service operations - confirm with the local health authority before installing this unit as a primary wash station.

What is the difference between BKS-2-24-14-24T and the smaller 2-compartment dual-drainboard models?

BK Resources offers 2-compartment dual-drainboard sinks in several bowl sizes. The BKS-2-1620-12-18T has 16" x 20" x 12" bowls (68" overall, 66 lb). The BKS-2-18-12-18T has 18" x 18" x 12" bowls (72" overall, 67 lb). The BKS-2-20-12-18T has 20" x 20" x 12" bowls (76" overall, 71 lb). The BKS-2-24-14-24T steps up to 24" x 24" x 14" bowls with 24" drainboards (96" overall, 96 lb) - 6" deeper bowls and 6" wider drainboards than the 18-bowl variants for stockpot, full hotel pan flat lay, and large-vessel applications that smaller bowls cannot accept without rotating or angling the load.

What faucet fits the BKS-2-24-14-24T?

Any commercial 8"-on-center splash-mount faucet positioned between the two bowls. That includes deck-mount commercial faucets with 8" hub-to-hub spacing, gooseneck spouts that swing to either bowl, pre-rinse units sized for high-volume operations, and add-on dish sprayers. The faucet is not included with the sink - purchase separately based on application. For 24-bowl compartments specifically, a longer-reach gooseneck or pre-rinse spout helps reach the far corners of each bowl for rinse-down.

Are the basket drains included or a separate purchase?

Two standard chrome-plated brass basket drains (BK Resources BKDR-4, one per bowl) are included in the carton. Stainless steel basket drains (BKDR-4-304) are available as an upgrade for harsher service environments, longer service intervals, or installations where chrome plating is not acceptable. Lever drains are also available as an option for hands-free draining between wash and sanitize cycles, particularly useful in high-volume installs where staff cycle the bowls dozens of times per shift.

What is the difference between the BKS-2-24-14-24T and the BKS-2-24-14-24TS?

The "T" model has galvanized steel legs and standard adjustable feet at 96 lb. The "TS" model upgrades to stainless steel legs, stainless steel end bracing, and stainless-over-plastic adjustable bullet feet at 105 lb - the same deck, two 24-bowl compartments, and dual 24" drainboards but a higher-grade chassis for environments where galvanized leg corrosion would be a problem (high-humidity dishrooms, brewery and beverage production wash zones, butcher rooms, cleaning-chemical splash zones, outdoor or covered-patio installs).

Are the drainboards pitched for drainage?

Yes. Each 24" drainboard pitches 1/4" back toward the adjacent bowl so wash water and rinse runoff drain into the compartments instead of pooling on the working surface or running off the front of the sink. The 1-1/2" rounded front and side edges contain splash and runoff inside the deck perimeter.

Will the BKS-2-24-14-24T fit through a standard 36" doorway?

Not without significant tipping or angling. The unit is 96" long by 29-13/16" front-to-back, so the 29-13/16" dimension passes through a 36" doorway when the unit is upright, but the 96" overall length will not turn most corners in service corridors, the 43-3/4" overall height plus crated freight height needs to clear ceiling soffits, sprinkler heads, and overhead piping along the delivery path, and the 96" length combined with the 29-13/16" depth means the unit needs a long, straight delivery path with no tight turns. Measure the full path from dock to install location before scheduling freight, including service elevators, kitchen door swings, ceiling clearance, and the final install opening.

Can I install undershelves or crossbraces under the sink?

Yes. The 1-5/8" round galvanized legs accept standard commercial sink undershelves, crossbraces, and slant-rack shelves like the BK-SSH (sold separately). Undershelves add storage for cleaning chemicals, scrub buckets, glass racks, and bus tubs while keeping the deck clear for active wash work. End splashes (BKS-RES) are also available as an option to contain water at the ends of the dual drainboards in installations where the sink is not flush against side walls.

Does the sink require an indirect-waste air gap?

Most local health codes require an indirect-waste air gap between each sink drain and the floor drain or building waste stack when the sink is used for food contact. The exact air gap distance varies by jurisdiction. Confirm with the local health authority and a licensed plumber before final connection - retrofitting an air gap after the sink is in place is significantly more expensive than building it into the original install.

Is the BKS-2-24-14-24T NSF-listed?

Yes. The unit is NSF listed for commercial food-service use, which is required by most local health authorities for any sink installed in a permitted commercial kitchen, bar, or food-service operation.

Spec Sheet

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