Bowl Basin - Revision history

Chris at 12:48, 6 August 2025

2025-08-06T12:48:52Z

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	==Overview==		==Overview==

Chris at 15:14, 5 August 2025

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	==Overview==		==Overview==

Chris: Text replacement - "tenant" to "resident"

2025-07-29T12:29:20Z

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	Virtually all rental properties will have animals in them at some point. Even if you have a strict “no pets” policy, some people will still sneak in cats.Also, service animals (and in some cases emotional support animals) must be allowed as they are not considered pets under the Fair Housing Act.		Virtually all rental properties will have animals in them at some point. Even if you have a strict “no pets” policy, some people will still sneak in cats.Also, service animals (and in some cases emotional support animals) must be allowed as they are not considered pets under the Fair Housing Act.

	The bottom line is that your rental properties will have animals in them, and those animals will need water, which means bowls of water on the floor. If you don’t provide the perfect place to put those bowls, ~~tenants~~ will put them anywhere and everywhere. They’ll drip water when they’re filling the bowls, the animals will splash water around, and periodically the whole bowl will be knocked over.		The bottom line is that your rental properties will have animals in them, and those animals will need water, which means bowls of water on the floor. If you don’t provide the perfect place to put those bowls, residents will put them anywhere and everywhere. They’ll drip water when they’re filling the bowls, the animals will splash water around, and periodically the whole bowl will be knocked over.

	To make matters worse, many modern pet bowls have circulating pumps and reservoirs that can hold a few gallons of water. When the return path gets clogged (which happens frequently when animals are involved), the pump will send those gallons of water all over the floor. Since this can all happen while unattended, this water can sit for days if your ~~tenant~~ is out of town.		To make matters worse, many modern pet bowls have circulating pumps and reservoirs that can hold a few gallons of water. When the return path gets clogged (which happens frequently when animals are involved), the pump will send those gallons of water all over the floor. Since this can all happen while unattended, this water can sit for days if your resident is out of town.

	Vinyl flooring or tile help a lot, but it can still be weak at the seams. Even if you have perfectly waterproof floors, your walls and cabinets will still get damaged. A one-time investment in a bowl basin that costs less than one moderate water damage repair can avoid all this expense, in addition to adding a feature that ~~tenants~~ with pets will love.		Vinyl flooring or tile help a lot, but it can still be weak at the seams. Even if you have perfectly waterproof floors, your walls and cabinets will still get damaged. A one-time investment in a bowl basin that costs less than one moderate water damage repair can avoid all this expense, in addition to adding a feature that residents with pets will love.

	====Manage your risk.====		====Manage your risk.====

	You can give your ~~tenants~~ a smart place to put the water bowl. In fact, a bowl basin gives them such a smart place that they would be foolish to put the bowl anywhere else.		You can give your residents a smart place to put the water bowl. In fact, a bowl basin gives them such a smart place that they would be foolish to put the bowl anywhere else.

	You can put a clause in your lease’s pet addendum that states that as a condition of being allowed pets, ~~tenants~~ agree to certain practices, such as keeping the water bowl in the bowl basin.		You can put a clause in your lease’s pet addendum that states that as a condition of being allowed pets, residents agree to certain practices, such as keeping the water bowl in the bowl basin.

	However, while you can’t always count on people to follow legal agreements, you can always count on them to follow incentives, and a bowl auto-filler is the ultimate incentive to get people to put the water bowl exactly where you want.		However, while you can’t always count on people to follow legal agreements, you can always count on them to follow incentives, and a bowl auto-filler is the ultimate incentive to get people to put the water bowl exactly where you want.

Chris: /* Build the basin */

2023-11-21T12:42:37Z

Build the basin

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	The basin can be built using any standard construction techniques used to build a shower pan or floor drain.		The basin can be built using any standard construction techniques used to build a shower pan or floor drain.

	With new construction, you can use building techniques from curbless showers to create a basin that ~~is seamless and~~ recedes into the floor.		With new construction, you can use building techniques from curbless showers to create a basin that seamlessly recedes into the floor.

	However, when remodeling, a recessed drain most likely will not be practical, so you will need ~~to build up~~ a curb to retain the water.		However, when remodeling, a recessed drain most likely will not be practical, so you will need a raised curb to retain the water.

	[[File:Gray.png\|thumb\|right\|Photo: Premade basin]]Alternatively, you may be able to find a premade basin. For instance, mop sinks come in several common sizes that may work for your space. (Look for mop sinks with one wall lower than the others for bucket pours; otherwise, you’ll need to remove a large portion of one wall for pet access.)		[[File:Gray.png\|thumb\|right\|Photo: Premade basin]]Alternatively, you may be able to find a premade basin. For instance, mop sinks come in several common sizes that may work for your space. (Look for mop sinks with one wall lower than the others for bucket pours; otherwise, you’ll need to remove a large portion of one wall for pet access.)

Chris: /* Build or buy the basin */

2023-11-21T12:22:11Z

Build or buy the basin

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	Note: Hudson valves are a compact, elegant alternative that perform the function of a float valve, but without the moving parts, which makes them durable and reliable. They are more expensive—and well worth it—but only if your bowl design allows you to mount them securely. If you want to be able to easily remove the auto-filler for cleaning, stick with a cheaper enclosed float valve.		Note: Hudson valves are a compact, elegant alternative that perform the function of a float valve, but without the moving parts, which makes them durable and reliable. They are more expensive—and well worth it—but only if your bowl design allows you to mount them securely. If you want to be able to easily remove the auto-filler for cleaning, stick with a cheaper enclosed float valve.

	===Build ~~or buy~~ the basin===		===Build the basin===

	The basin can be built using any standard construction techniques used to build a shower pan.		The basin can be built using any standard construction techniques used to build a shower pan or floor drain.

			With new construction, you can use building techniques from curbless showers to create a basin that is seamless and recedes into the floor.

			However, when remodeling, a recessed drain most likely will not be practical, so you will need to build up a curb to retain the water.

	[[File:Gray.png\|thumb\|right\|Photo: Premade basin]]Alternatively, you may be able to find a premade basin. For instance, mop sinks come in several common sizes that may work for your space. (Look for mop sinks with one wall lower than the others for bucket pours; otherwise, you’ll need to remove a large portion of one wall for pet access.)		[[File:Gray.png\|thumb\|right\|Photo: Premade basin]]Alternatively, you may be able to find a premade basin. For instance, mop sinks come in several common sizes that may work for your space. (Look for mop sinks with one wall lower than the others for bucket pours; otherwise, you’ll need to remove a large portion of one wall for pet access.)

Chris: /* Build or buy the basin */

2022-10-14T08:01:55Z

Build or buy the basin

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	The basin can be built using any standard construction techniques used to build a shower pan.		The basin can be built using any standard construction techniques used to build a shower pan.

	Alternatively, you may be able to find a premade basin. For instance, mop sinks come in several common sizes that may work for your space. (Look for mop sinks with one wall lower than the others for bucket pours; otherwise, you’ll need to remove a large portion of one wall for pet access.)		[[File:Gray.png\|thumb\|right\|Photo: Premade basin]]Alternatively, you may be able to find a premade basin. For instance, mop sinks come in several common sizes that may work for your space. (Look for mop sinks with one wall lower than the others for bucket pours; otherwise, you’ll need to remove a large portion of one wall for pet access.)

	Waterproof material on the walls, such as tile, only needs to be as tall as the curb to form a basin, although you may choose to build the surround higher for aesthetic purposes. If not, coat the walls above with waterproof paint to prevent damage from splashed water.		Waterproof material on the walls, such as tile, only needs to be as tall as the curb to form a basin, although you may choose to build the surround higher for aesthetic purposes. If not, coat the walls above with waterproof paint to prevent damage from splashed water.

	It is highly advisable to install both a floor drain as well as an overflow drain in the wall, as the overflow drain is the most reliable failsafe of all. For best results, do not connect the overflow drain to the sewer system, but rather to a safe, conspicuous location outdoors to help create awareness of an overflow.		It is highly advisable to install both a floor drain as well as an overflow drain in the wall, as the overflow drain is the most reliable failsafe of all. For best results, do not connect the overflow drain to the sewer system, but rather to a safe, conspicuous location outdoors to help create awareness of an overflow.

Chris: /* Size */

2022-10-14T07:58:11Z

Size

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	====Size====		====Size====

	Although the bowl basin alcove only needs to be about 18” tall to operate for small animals only, it’s best to make it at least 24” tall to make the space compatible with more animals, more versatile for alternate uses, and easier to clean. For large dogs, consider counter height (36”) or at least table height (30”).		[[File:Gray.png\|thumb\|right\|Illustration: Bowl basin diagram]]Although the bowl basin alcove only needs to be about 18” tall to operate for small animals only, it’s best to make it at least 24” tall to make the space compatible with more animals, more versatile for alternate uses, and easier to clean. For large dogs, consider counter height (36”) or at least table height (30”).

	If there will be nothing else above the bowl basin, stick with counter height (36”) regardless of the intended animal usage—which will create a counter/shelf at a useful height above the bowl basin. Counters shorter this typically won’t line up with other horizontal visual elements, leaving them looking awkward and out-of-place.		If there will be nothing else above the bowl basin, stick with counter height (36”) regardless of the intended animal usage—which will create a counter/shelf at a useful height above the bowl basin. Counters shorter this typically won’t line up with other horizontal visual elements, leaving them looking awkward and out-of-place.
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	*In the otherwise hard-to-use space next to appliances mandated by ADA (especially dishwashers or washing machines, which have drains and water supply lines)		*In the otherwise hard-to-use space next to appliances mandated by ADA (especially dishwashers or washing machines, which have drains and water supply lines)
	*In the bottom portions of closets		*In the bottom portions of closets

	===Create a bowl auto-filler===		===Create a bowl auto-filler===

Chris: /* How to Build a Bowl Basin */

2022-10-14T07:56:52Z

How to Build a Bowl Basin

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	==How to Build a Bowl Basin==		==How to Build a Bowl Basin==
			[[File:Gray.png\|thumb\|right\|Video: How to Build a Bowl Basin]]
	===Find the right space===		===Find the right space===

Chris: /* Benefits of a Bowl Basin */

2022-10-14T07:56:14Z

Benefits of a Bowl Basin

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	==Benefits of a Bowl Basin==		==Benefits of a Bowl Basin==
	~~[[File:Gray.png\|thumb\|right\|Video: How Bowl Basins Help Pets]]~~
	===For pets===		===For pets===

	Drinking sufficient water is crucial to animals’ long-term health, especially when they are older. Bowl basins help ensure this happens by providing consistent water availability and a secure drinking location.		[[File:Gray.png\|thumb\|right\|Video: How Bowl Basins Help Pets]]Drinking sufficient water is crucial to animals’ long-term health, especially when they are older. Bowl basins help ensure this happens by providing consistent water availability and a secure drinking location.

	====Consistent water availability====		====Consistent water availability====
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	Bowl basins allow pet bowls to be safely connected to water sources indoors, which eliminates this potential source of anxiety.		Bowl basins allow pet bowls to be safely connected to water sources indoors, which eliminates this potential source of anxiety.

	~~<u>[Video: How automation reduces pet anxiety]</u>~~

	====Secure drinking location====		====Secure drinking location====

Chris: /* Benefits of a Bowl Basin */

2022-10-14T07:53:57Z

Benefits of a Bowl Basin

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	==Benefits of a Bowl Basin==		==Benefits of a Bowl Basin==
			[[File:Gray.png\|thumb\|right\|Video: How Bowl Basins Help Pets]]
	===For pets===		===For pets===

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	===For people with pets===		===For people with pets===
			[[File:Gray.png\|thumb\|right\|Video: How Bowl Basins Help Pet Owners]]
	Beyond enjoying your happier, healthier pets, with a bowl basin you will also enjoy more peace of mind. Having your pet’s water bowl filled automatically is like putting a bill on autopay—it means one fewer frequent chore to do, plus never worrying about your animals going thirsty or feeling guilty when you let the bowl go dry.		Beyond enjoying your happier, healthier pets, with a bowl basin you will also enjoy more peace of mind. Having your pet’s water bowl filled automatically is like putting a bill on autopay—it means one fewer frequent chore to do, plus never worrying about your animals going thirsty or feeling guilty when you let the bowl go dry.

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	===For rental property owners===		===For rental property owners===
			[[File:Gray.png\|thumb\|right\|Video: How Bowl Basins Help Rental Property Owners]]
	Bowl basins can deliver a strong return on investment for rental property owners by preventing water damage—the leading cause of property damage.		Bowl basins can deliver a strong return on investment for rental property owners by preventing water damage—the leading cause of property damage.