Norpro Expanding Over the Sink Colander with Base Frame

by Norpro

Product Features

• Measures 13.5 inches/34cm by 9 inches/23cm and can expand up to 22 inches/55cm
• Professional gauge stainless steel frame and fine mesh basket
• Rubber feet and sliding handles custom fit to sink
• Frees your hands to hold both handles of pot
• Hand washing recommended

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 14 x 9 x 5 inches ; 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004RDE2
• Item model number: 028901021580
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #35,898 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Product Description

Have you ever spilled food or burned your hands while juggling both a hot pot and a hot metal colander? With the Norpro over-the-sink colander, your hands are free to handle one task at a time--your sink stabilizes the stainless-steel mesh basket. Simply place the rubber feet on the sink edges, sliding the handles outward for a custom fit. The basket can be adjusted to hang directly under your faucet for rinsing and washing. Slip a pan or bowl underneath the free-hanging basket to catch drippings, to strain gravies and sauces, or to sift dry ingredients.

Product Description

Let your pasta, fruit and veggies drain into the sink while you prepare the rest of the meal. Not only does this ingenious strainer free up valuable real estate on your counter, it also keeps dripping water where it belongs.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

32 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Good picture - Bad Product, May 24, 2000

By 

Cindy Cook (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Norpro Expanding Over the Sink Colander with Base Frame (Kitchen)

I could write a long explanation of my problems with this product, but I will just keep it sweet and simple. Mine broke 2 months after I bought it. I tried to get it fixed and (Norpro) told me tuff luck and would only sell me a new one plus shipping!

Stick with OXO kitchen Products. I have found their company to be honest and have a good product.

Cindy Cook-

27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars great idea, poor design, December 8, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Norpro Expanding Over the Sink Colander with Base Frame (Kitchen)

i'm disappointed in this over-the-sink colander. several of the little rubber coverings over the feet fell off right away, leaving sharp little feet that can scratch up my kitchen. equally irritating, the silver band at the top of the colander can trap small items, such as rice i've been rinsing. this not only makes it a pain to clean, but forces me to scoop some contents out with a spoon, rather than simply pour them out. i wouldn't repurchase and am tempted to toss mine and find one with a more sensible design.
on the plus side, i like the relatively fine mesh and the shape. the large area lets me spread items across the bottom, simplifying rinsing and inspecting them.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Alternative - Same idea, better design, one-third the price, July 22, 2004

By 

David (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Norpro Expanding Over the Sink Colander with Base Frame (Kitchen)

Search Froogle dot com for "Pierced Steel Sink Colander" and you'll find a similar over the sink strainer with rubber feet that can't come off for only ten bucks.