- Totally agree on the ultrasonic gadgets—mine just seemed to annoy the dog and do nothing for the mice.
- Cutting drywall is always a gamble. Last time I opened up a wall, I found an old spoon and a petrified mouse nest (yikes).
- Those oscillating saws are lifesavers, but patching? My walls look like they’ve been through a bar fight.
- Newspapers as insulation... classic. Once pulled out a half-empty bottle of Tab from the 80s. Guess it was someone’s “break time” stash.
- Honestly, if it’s not leaking or crawling, I just close it up and pretend I never saw it.
I’m always amazed at what’s stuffed inside these walls—old insulation, random junk, and sometimes things I wish I hadn’t seen. But about the pipes: has anyone tried those “burst-proof” flex lines? I keep seeing ads but honestly not sure if they’re just hype or actually worth it.
has anyone tried those “burst-proof” flex lines? I keep seeing ads but honestly not sure if they’re just hype or actually worth it.
I’ve swapped a few old lines for those “burst-proof” ones in some of my rentals. They’re not magic, but I haven’t had a single one fail yet—unlike the cheap braided ones that always seem to leak at the worst time. Still, I wonder if they’re really that much better or just better marketing. Anyone actually had one burst? Or is it just me being paranoid after too many late-night calls...
Here’s my take after a few years of swapping out lines in older houses:
- The “burst-proof” flex lines are definitely sturdier than the bargain bin braided ones. I’ve cut open both after a few years and the difference in inner lining quality is pretty obvious.
- That said, nothing’s truly “burst-proof”—if you get a pressure spike or someone overtightens the fitting, anything can fail.
- I had one of the so-called burst-proof lines start to seep at the crimp after about five years. Didn’t burst, but still annoying. At least it didn’t flood the place.
- Marketing definitely plays a role. Some brands just slap “burst-proof” on standard braided lines and jack up the price.
I’m curious—has anyone actually had a catastrophic failure with these newer lines? Or is it mostly slow leaks and drips? I feel like most of my midnight emergencies are from ancient copper supply lines or those cheap plastic ones from the 90s...
nothing’s truly “burst-proof”—if you get a pressure spike or someone overtightens the fitting, anything can fail.
That’s been my experience too. Haven’t seen a full-on blowout with the newer braided lines, but I did run into a slow leak at the nut that went unnoticed for weeks. Honestly, most of the “nightmare” stuff I’ve had to deal with was old copper or those white plastic lines that get brittle over time. Makes me double-check every connection now, just in case. Anyone else paranoid about overtightening?
