Advance Tabco DP-1818 Stainless Steel Countertop Drain Pan - 18" x 18"

So, I bought this to sit under my Saeco Xelis coffee maker to protect my wild-wood walnut countertop. I have it plumbed with a float and wanted some security in case there was a leak. It's not ideal, but it mostly works. Pro: -Very Sturdy! (This thing is BEEFY!) There is no flex with the espresso machine on top. Lots of overhang. No problems attaching a MIP nipple and a 90 to the FIP drain. -Looks Nice! It was well padded and secured in transit. (Unlike other stainless items I've ordered over the years) Con: -Sloppy welding on bottom. You will have to grind off the welds for this to sit FLAT on a surface. (That should be obvious) -On a level surface, it does not fully drain. The Spec sheet shows a taper to the drain, but it's almost totally flat, and with the welds to the FIP drain, the water cant get to the drain completely... I have it shimmed on one side about 1/16 of an inch to help it drain better, but it is NOT perfect. (DO not expect a perfect drain)

We sometimes over flow the ice and this drain has helped a ton in the counter. I only wish it was deeper and the grid open more.

We have a very small coffee shop drive thru and this was a great discovery by my husband! He installed it next to the 3 bay sink so that we don't have to mess with tubs or racks for drying. We just stack our small dishes on this each night and it drains with the rest of the sink water! I love this thing and wish I had one in my home!