Good points here, but as someone who just moved into my first place and spent way too long researching faucets (lol), I noticed a couple things:
- Moen actually has some pretty decent eco-friendly models now. I grabbed one with an aerator built-in, and it's definitely cut down water use noticeably.
- Agree that brand alone doesn't guarantee efficiency—always check the specs closely.
- Also, installation matters. If it's not set up right, even a top-tier low-flow faucet won't save much water...
Just my two cents from recent experience!
Interesting observations, especially about installation—I've seen a lot of cases where improper setup totally undermines the efficiency claims manufacturers make. Aerators definitely help, but I've also noticed that cartridge type can influence water flow and durability over time. Ceramic disc cartridges, for instance, seem to maintain efficiency better than compression ones in my experience. Curious if anyone else has looked into cartridge types or noticed differences in long-term water savings...?
Totally agree about ceramic discs—switched my kitchen faucet from compression to ceramic about two years ago, and it's noticeably smoother and hasn't needed any tweaks yet. Not sure if water savings are huge, but durability-wise it's been worth it so far...
"Not sure if water savings are huge, but durability-wise it's been worth it so far..."
Yeah, ceramic discs are definitely a step up. I've swapped out plenty of old compression faucets for ceramic ones at work, and customers rarely call back with issues afterward. Water savings might be minimal, true, but fewer leaks mean fewer headaches—and fewer midnight plumbing adventures under the sink. I'll take that trade-off any day...
"fewer leaks mean fewer headaches—and fewer midnight plumbing adventures under the sink."
Haha, exactly... ceramic discs might not slash your water bill dramatically, but reliability-wise they're a no-brainer. After replacing mine, haven't had to crawl under there with a flashlight once—my knees thank me daily.
