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Kitchen Knock 621928 JTSCG-5040 Mobile Hand Wash Station
400 × 435 × 1300mm
$1,120.00$1,400.00
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A commercial hand wash basin gives staff a dedicated wash point separate from food-prep sinks. This range covers stainless steel knee-operated basins for hands-free use, wall-mounted units that fit tight prep areas, and mobile foot-pump stations for sites without plumbing at the point of need. Plan one wherever food is handled, and choose the activation style that suits how the space is cleaned and used.
Key factors to consider before purchasing. Our team can help you find the right fit — call or get a quote anytime.
Match equipment capacity to your daily output. Consider available floor space, door clearances, and whether you need underbench or upright models.
Forced air cooling recovers temperature faster — ideal for busy kitchens. Static cooling suits low-traffic display. Check power supply (single vs three phase).
Ensure adequate ventilation clearance. Check local council requirements for gas connections and electrical compliance. We can help with kitchen planning.
Submit your kitchen requirements — our equipment specialists will send you a tailored shortlist of hand basin that fits your budget, venue type and compliance needs.
Standards & Compliance
Before comparing hand wash basins, confirm where hands are washed relative to the work, whether the tap must be hands free, and whether the position has plumbing or needs a portable unit. Check wall construction if a wall-mounted basin is intended.
Look at how the bowl drains and how the splashback meets the wall, since those are the joints that fail cleaning inspections first. Confirm what is supplied with the basin — soap dispenser, towel holder, tap set — because a fixture supplied bare needs those specified separately before it can be used.
FAQ
Never. Hand basins are for staff handwashing only and cannot be used for dishes or food.
Most commercial kitchens need multiple handwashing points—one near prep, one near cookline, sometimes one in the bar. Requirement depends on layout and council expectations.
No. Cleaning sinks (mop sinks) are for chemicals and dirty water. They are not food-safe and cannot replace a hand basin.
Yes. FSANZ requires warm running water and soap for proper staff hygiene. Cold-only basins are non-compliant.
No. A hand wash sink is a dedicated hygiene fixture so that hands are never washed in a sink holding food, produce or equipment. Preparation and cleaning duties need their own sinks.
Where food is handled directly it is the usual preference, because knee, foot or sensor operation avoids touching a tap with contaminated hands. Where a lever tap is used instead, check it can be worked with a wrist or forearm.
Positions with no plumbing — temporary kitchens, events and outdoor service. It carries its own water supply and waste, so the practical questions are tank capacity between refills and where waste is emptied.
Within reach of the work it serves. A basin placed for convenience of installation rather than of use gets bypassed, and the routine it exists to support stops happening.
Why KW
KW can help place and specify a commercial hand wash basin for the position where hands actually need washing, including hands free activation and portable options. For practical advice on hand wash stations, call KW on 1300 001 366.
Deep Dive
Technical depth from KW's commercial kitchen specialists.
A hand washing station used consistently is one within reach of the work. A basin placed where it fits rather than where it is needed gets bypassed, and the hygiene routine it exists to support fails quietly.
Knee, foot and sensor operation avoid touching a tap with contaminated hands and are the usual preference where food is handled directly. Where a lever is used, check its length and position can be operated with a wrist or forearm rather than fingers.
A wall-mounted basin frees floor space and makes cleaning beneath it simple, but needs wall construction that will carry it. A free-standing industrial wash basin suits positions without a suitable wall. A portable hand washing station carries its own supply and waste for temporary and outdoor settings.
Basins are often supplied without tap set, soap dispenser or towel holder. Confirm what is included before ordering, because a fixture that arrives bare cannot be commissioned until those parts are specified and delivered separately.
| Format | Typical use |
|---|---|
| Knee-operated basin | Hands-free washing at prep and cook stations |
| Wall-mounted basin | Fixed wash points in tight kitchen and back-of-house spaces |
| Mobile foot-pump station | Market stalls, food trucks and temporary sites without plumbing |