All details about double deep cup sink strainer

Learn more about Duo Deep Cup Sink Strainer
Introduction of sink strainer

If you are tired of calling the plumber again, here I’d like to recommend this popular DUO DEEP CUP STRAINER to you.

As you can see in the central picture above, this strainer comes with all the necessary assembly parts. You might need to take some steps to install it, but it will be worth doing this.

> Where to buy a deep cup sink strainer and what to notice?
> Why some strainer are 3.5 inch and some say 4.5 inch?
> What are the sizes of duo deep cup strainer?
> What’s the material of each part of sink strainer?
> How do I know if the strainer can fit my drain?
> How to clean a kitchen sink strainer basket?
> What’s the name of each part in a sink strainer?



Where to buy a duo deep cup strainer? 

You can easily purchase the Duo Deep Cup Sink Strainer in any hardware store, local plumbing store or DIY chain store such as Home Depot, Lowes, Walmart, or directly order it at Amazon.

How do I know if the strainer can fit my drain?

Don’t worry whether the strainer can fit your sink drain or not. The standard drain opening size is 3-1/2”, and some are 4”. This deep cup strainer can cover from 3-1/2” to 4” drain openings. If you are still concerned about the size, measure the diameter of your sink drain opening like below.


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Why some strainer are 3.5 inch and some say 4.5 inch?

Sometimes, the product descriptions on the package or website are so confusing. It says that the strainer is for 3.5 inch – 4 inch diameter drain opening. But why the description of some strainers is 4.5 inch?

Actually, 3.5 inch and 4.5 inch are for the same product, but indicating different parts. Please check the drawing below. The size 4-1/2” is the top diameter of the strainer. However, the 3-1/2” means that this product is to fit the 3-1/2” opening on your sink. The part (B) will be put through your sink. The dimension is 3-5/16”, so that it can be put into a 3-1/2” hole on your sink.


What are the sizes of duo deep cup strainer?

In the drawing below, you can check the dimension of each part of this deep cup strainer (Model #D78-005).

It has a 4-1/2” top diameter, and the body of the interior cup, which will go through the 3-1/2” sink hole, is 3-5/16” (about 84mm) in diamter. The thickness is usually 0.6 to 0.7mm, and the assembly total height is about 3-7/8” (99mm). The height of the interior cup is 1-15/16” (about 48.5mm). The threaded shank is 1-3/4” (44mm). The unit weight is about 348g.

Drawing of duo deep cup sink strainer

Part Dimension (Inch) Dimension (mm)
Body cup top OD 4-1/2” 114mm
Body diameter 3-5/16” 84mm
Body cup depth 1-15/16” 48.5mm
Body cup thickness 22gauge 0.6mm
Threaded shank length 1-3/4” 44mm
Connection tube thread 1-1/2”NPSM 1-1/2”NPSM
Total height 3-7/8” 99mm
Maximum sink thickness 19/32” 15mm
Unit weight 348g 348g


> What’s the material of each part of sink strainer?
> What’s the name of each part in a sink strainer?