When the installation company comes, you might think that everything will be resolved, but often the technicians are surprised and end up asking you to request again later. Are you considering purchasing a direct drainage product, or have you already purchased one and are now waiting for the installation company? Last year, I bought a Roborock Ultra model for my wife and had to wait as well. At that time, there was no direct drainage model available, so I had to buy a direct drainage kit and install it myself. Many customers have reached out to me with similar installation inquiries. Surprisingly, I often see customers who, after purchasing a direct drainage product, think that the installation company will handle everything and do not give much thought to the installation location. However, when the installation company arrives, you might find that they cannot install it where you want, or they may end up installing it in an entirely inappropriate location. So, I also looked for videos on YouTube about robot vacuum products.

There are many comparison videos, but I found that there isn't a clear explanation of where and how to install these items. In this video, as a kitchen remodeling company, I will explain what you need to know when deciding on the installation location. After watching this video, you will immediately know where you can install it in your home. Let's get started.

The direct drainage kit was developed with the introduction of robotic vacuum cleaners and mopping devices. Initially, when the robotic vacuum cleaner was equipped with a mop, it had a water tank installed. It might be easier to think of it like a water dispenser. When you fill the water tank, it uses that water to clean the mop, and the dirty water is collected in a waste container. However, there is one drawback: the size of the water tank is too small. Therefore, you have to refill the water tank frequently.

You need to fill it up, and when the wastewater tank is full, you need to empty it. Also, you should frequently clean both the water tank and the wastewater tank. It can be quite bothersome, right? So how can we solve this inconvenience? Yes, that's right! You can just bring water over to clean and immediately empty it. That's the direct drainage kit. By removing the water tank and connecting the direct drainage kit, you can comfortably use the mopping function without worrying about emptying the water tank. Brands like Roborock and Dream have started releasing models with built-in direct drainage functions that do not require a water tank. However, this direct drainage has one drawback: it needs to be connected to a water line, meaning the robot vacuum must be linked to the sink like a water purifier. It needs to be placed near the sink, but it is much larger than a water purifier. Therefore, to install it more neatly, you may need to remodel the sink.

숨기고 싶은 마음이 생기는 거죠. 그래서 첫 번째 폼을 하기로 결심했다면, 설치 업체를 부르기 전에 리폼 업체를 먼저 불러야 합니다. 많은 고객님들이 설치 업체와 리폼 업체가 뭐가 다른지 많이 질문하시는데요. 설치 업체는 원하는 위치에 로보락을 설치하고 배수 모델을 구매하셨는지 수 라인을 연결해 준다고만 생각하시면 돼요. 리폼 업체는 그 공간을 만들어 주는 업체입니다. 그래서 막연하게 싱크대 아래에 로보락을 숨겨야 한다고 생각하시면서 설치 업체가 오면 다 해결해 줄 거라고 생각하고 불렀다가, 업체분들도 당황하셔서 리폼을 하고 시 요청해 달라고 돌아가시는 경우가 많습니다. 포말 위치를 정할 때 고객님이 가장 많이 질문하시는 것인데요. 저희 집 주방은 싱크대와 떨어져 있는 아일랜드에 밥솥이 있는데요, 여기도 설치 가능한가요? 사실 가능은 합니다. 하지만 정말 불가피한 경우가 많습니다.

If it's not the case, I wouldn't recommend it. Because when you connect the direct drainage kit, you need to connect the drainage line like a water purifier. This line is mostly connected through the kitchen faucet. However, if there is no separate sink bowl on the island, you will have to bring the line from the main sink, which will inevitably create an exposed section. Then, you would have to cover it with molding, which would likely be unsightly. Therefore, unless there is absolutely no place to install it, I do not recommend it. If possible, it would be better to choose a location somewhere in the lower cabinet connected to the kitchen faucet. Once you have decided on the location, you should check the size of that sink space. Usually, the height and depth can be sufficiently secured, but the width is the issue. The width varies by model of robot vacuum, but generally, if it is over 45 cm, most robot vacuums can be installed. However, since there are differences depending on the specific product you want to install, please check the product model from the manufacturer.

It is best to inform you that the height of the sink varies depending on the product's spring height. Generally, when the width is specified, it is possible to reform a sink that can be installed without wasting space. However, the newly released Roborock Max Ultra has a much lower height, so if you want to use the space more efficiently, you can also utilize the drawer that is about one section below the rice cooker or oven. If you are curious about examples of reforming the rice cooker cabinet, please refer to the link above. 

The fourth point is to check the height of the baseboard. This is a part that is often overlooked. To use a robot vacuum cleaner after reforming the sink, you need to cut the baseboard vertically to create space for the robot vacuum to pass through. The issue, however, is the height of the baseboard. In the past, the height of the sink baseboard was between 15 to 17 cm. So, it is large...

There have been no problems, but recently, there are many cases where the height of the mop in the sink is 10 cm lower. In such cases, when remodeling the sink, you need to slightly raise the cabinet door to secure space for the vacuum cleaner to pass through. However, the downside of this installation is that the lower line of the sink cabinet door will not align with the adjacent sink cabinet door line. Just knowing this will help you find a suitable position for installing a robot vacuum cleaner in your sink. I have shared precautions regarding robot vacuum remodeling so far. If you still don't know where to install it, the best approach is to take a picture of the entire sink and ask, I want to install this product; where would be good? Anyway, if you prepare the installation location this way, the installation will proceed without any issues, so you don't need to worry. I will continue to provide home repair-related content, so please subscribe and like.

Thank you for your request. I will meet you again with a better video next time. Thank you.

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