- Couldn’t agree more on the braided hoses—worth every penny for peace of mind.
- I’ve actually put in one of those flood prevention valves under the sink. It’s been a few years, no issues so far.
- Only thing is, they need batteries or a power source, so if you’re forgetful like me, you gotta check them now and then.
- Honestly, I’d rather deal with a false alarm than a flooded kitchen at 3am... but yeah, more gadgets means more stuff that can fail.
- If you’re already swapping hoses or valves, it’s not a huge deal to add one. Just double-check the reviews—some brands are way more reliable than others.
I swapped in braided hoses after a friend’s kitchen turned into a wading pool—never want to deal with that mess. I’m with you on the flood valves, though I admit I’m paranoid about battery backups. Still, better safe than sorry, right? Some of those “smart” ones are just overkill, but the peace of mind is worth it for me.
- Totally get the paranoia about leaks—water damage is no joke.
- I went with braided hoses too, but skipped the smart valves. Just felt like too much tech for something that should be simple.
- Manual shutoff valve under the sink works for me, and I check it every few months.
- Battery backups make me nervous too... what if you forget to change them?
- For me, regular checks and basic upgrades are enough. Not fancy, but keeps my wallet happy and my kitchen dry.
