Does a no-plumbing sink comply with UK council licensing and health regulations?

Yes. Self-contained no-plumbing sinks meet hand hygiene requirements for council-licensed premises, including aesthetic clinics, SPMU, tattoo studios, and beauty salons. They provide running hot and cold water at a consistent pressure without needing connection to mains water pipes or drainage.

How fast does the water heat up?

Our integrated instant heating tap system delivers hot water in approximately 3 seconds. For high-volume clinical settings or prolonged treatments, upgraded heating systems offer continuous hot water flow.

How do the internal fresh and waste water tanks work?

Infinity Basins operate using dual internal food-grade containers (ranging from 10L to 25L depending on the model). You simply fill the fresh water container from a standard tap and lift out the wastewater tank to empty down a domestic drain when full.

What electrical power supply is required?

No specialist electrical installation or rewiring is needed. All units plug directly into a standard 230V / 13A UK household 3-pin socket and only draw power when water is actively running.

What safety standards and certifications do Infinity Basins meet?

All units feature UKCA and CE-compliant electrical components, automatic low-noise pumps, and thermal shut-off protection to ensure safe operation in commercial workspaces and treatment rooms.

Are no-plumbing sinks suitable for home salons and garden rooms?

Yes. They are specifically designed for garden offices, outbuildings, and home-based salons where installing permanent mains plumbing requires expensive ground excavation, trenching, or macerator pumps, saving thousands of pounds in installation costs.

Custom Basins Alternative

Mark Whittaker

Oct 1

4 min read

Custom Basins vs Infinity Basins: Which No-Plumbing Sink Is Right for You?

If you are comparing no-plumbing sink units, Custom Basins is one of the names you will come across. They have been around for a while and they offer a solid range. But they are not the only option — and depending on what matters most to you, there may be a better fit.

This is an honest comparison between Custom Basins and Infinity Basins. We will cover what each company offers, where each one has an edge, and how to decide which suits your setup.

What Custom Basins Offers

Custom Basins sells self-contained vanity units with hot and cold water that work without a mains water connection. Their range includes:

Standard System — from £396. Basic hot and cold setup with a round or square black tap.
Upgraded System — from £546. Mixer tap in a choice of colours (gold, matte black, chrome, brushed silver, rose gold).
Sensor Tap System — from £646. Hands-free operation.
500mm Vanity Unit — from £780. Larger unit with more storage.
Backwash Unit — from £price on request. 800mm deep basin designed for hair salons.

They offer Klarna and Clearpay finance, bespoke builds, and claim to be the first supplier to provide a full Declaration of Conformity meeting CE, UKCA, NSF, and CSA standards. Lead time is 7–10 days for standard units, around 8 weeks for bespoke.

What Infinity Basins Offers

Infinity Basins (by No Plumbing Sink) designs and manufactures self-contained hand wash basins with hot and cold running water, powered by a standard UK plug socket. The range includes units from £525 to £899, with custom builds available.

Where Infinity Basins takes a different approach is in three areas:

Material choices. Infinity Basins avoids MDF in any area that comes into contact with water. MDF is only used in doors or sections where it is fully protected from moisture. This matters because MDF swells, warps and deteriorates when exposed to water over time — which is a real risk in a unit that literally holds and dispenses water every day. If a competitor's unit uses MDF throughout the structure, that is a durability concern worth knowing about before you buy.

Fast delivery. Standard units ship quickly, without the extended lead times common in the market.

Personal service. This is a founder-led business. You speak to real people who understand the product inside out, not a call centre or chatbot. If you have questions about your space, your setup, or which unit fits your treatment room, you get practical advice from someone who has built these units.

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

Feature	Custom Basins	Infinity Basins
Price range	£396 – £780+	£525 – £899
Hot & cold water	Yes (standard)	Yes (standard)
No plumbing required	Yes	Yes
Power	Standard UK plug	Standard UK plug
Material quality	Not specified on site	Avoids MDF in water-contact areas
Tap options	Standard, mixer colours, sensor	Multiple options available
Finance options	Klarna, Clearpay	Contact for options
Bespoke builds	Yes (8-week lead time)	Yes (custom builds available)
Certifications	CE, UKCA, NSF, CSA declared	Council-approved
Lead time (standard)	7–10 days	Fast delivery
Customer service	Online shop	Personal, founder-led support

Where Custom Basins Has an Edge

Being straightforward: Custom Basins has a lower entry price point at £396 for their Standard System. If budget is the primary concern and you need the most affordable option to get started, that is worth considering. They also offer built-in Klarna and Clearpay financing, which makes the upfront cost easier to manage. Their Declaration of Conformity covering CE, UKCA, NSF, and CSA standards is a strong certification claim.

Where Infinity Basins Has an Edge

The difference shows over time. A unit built with water-resistant materials throughout will hold up better than one that relies on MDF in structural areas. When you are using a sink daily in a professional environment — filling, emptying, cleaning, wiping down splashes — the construction quality matters more than the day-one price tag.

The personal service also makes a practical difference. When you are setting up a beauty room, tattoo studio, or clinic for the first time, having someone walk you through positioning, capacity, and compliance questions saves time and avoids mistakes. You are not navigating a checkout page alone.

Which Should You Choose?

Choose Custom Basins if you need the lowest possible entry price and finance flexibility is a priority. Their Standard System at £396 is the most affordable option on the market.

Choose Infinity Basins if you want a unit built to last in a wet environment, you value personal support during the buying process, and you would rather invest slightly more upfront for materials that will not degrade over time. If your unit is going into a professional space where it will be used heavily every day, the build quality difference will pay for itself.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Custom Basins and Infinity Basins the same company? No. They are separate, independent businesses that both manufacture self-contained hand wash basins for the UK market.

Which is cheaper? Custom Basins has a lower starting price (£396 vs £525). However, long-term value depends on materials and durability, not just the purchase price.

Do both pass council hygiene inspections? Both are designed to meet UK council licensing requirements for businesses needing dedicated hand washing facilities. Always check your specific local authority's requirements.

Which has faster delivery? Both offer quick standard delivery. Custom Basins states 7–10 days. Infinity Basins offers fast delivery on standard units. Bespoke builds take longer with both suppliers.