Why is a "Belfast sink" so called?

Question

Was it invented in Belfast? Was it named after some bloke called Belfast? Was it just very common in Belfast?

Answer 1

because they're made in Belfast

http://www.periodhomeandgarden.co.uk/New...

Answer 2

To be honest I have no idea but I do have two in my garden.

Answer 3

maybe even a sink made in Belfast

Answer 4

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.

http://www.belfastsink.net/

Answer 5

Maybe something to do with Titanic!