Haha, totally relate to the midnight chaos... Just replaced a faucet myself and spent half the night chasing leaks. Simple sounds great until you realize "simple" often means plastic parts that snap off in your hand. Learned that one the hard way...
Man, I feel your pain. Those plastic parts are the bane of DIY plumbing—it's like they're designed to fail at exactly the wrong moment. I usually advise folks to swap out the cheap plastic fittings for brass or metal whenever possible; costs a bit more upfront but saves you from midnight meltdowns. Still, kudos for sticking with it... nothing teaches you plumbing faster than chasing leaks at 2 AM, right?
"I usually advise folks to swap out the cheap plastic fittings for brass or metal whenever possible; costs a bit more upfront but saves you from midnight meltdowns."
Couldn't agree more on ditching plastic fittings—learned that lesson the hard way when a cheap connector cracked and flooded my laundry room overnight. Brass fittings have been my go-to ever since. Speaking of faucets, anyone ever taken apart one of those newer ceramic cartridge types? Wondering if they're actually worth the extra cost or just another gimmick...
I've pulled apart a couple ceramic cartridge faucets, and honestly, they're kinda impressive inside—cleaner design, fewer parts to fail. But are they worth the premium? Still not totally convinced. Had one last years without a drip, but another started leaking after barely two. Could've just been luck, but makes me wonder if they're really that much better than the old-school rubber washers... jury's still out for me.
Ceramic cartridges can be great, but they're not magic. Had one in my kitchen sink that lasted forever, then installed another in the bathroom and it leaked within a year—go figure. Honestly, I think a lot comes down to brand quality and luck. But hey, ever tried finding replacement parts for those old-school washer faucets lately? It's like hunting for unicorns at the hardware store... Maybe that's part of the premium you're paying for—convenience down the line?
