Couldn’t agree more about the “standard” sizes—feels like every time I open up a cabinet, I find some mystery fitting that’s just a hair off. Last time, I thought I was set with a universal drain kit, but nope, ended up Frankensteining two kits together. Honestly, the only thing predictable is that it’ll cost more than you think. At least you catch those leaks before they become waterfalls... that’s a win in my book.
Tell me about it—last time I tried to swap out our kitchen sink drain, I figured it’d be a quick $20 fix. Ended up making three trips to the hardware store and dropping almost $60 by the end, mostly because nothing lined up quite right. It’s wild how “standard” never actually means standard. I swear, whoever designs these fittings must have a sense of humor... or maybe they just want us all to give up and call a plumber. At least you caught your leak early—mine turned into a puddle under the cabinet before I noticed.
Yeah, “standard” is a joke when it comes to plumbing parts. I’ve had the same thing happen—thought I’d save money doing it myself, but after buying extra washers and a different trap, I was way over budget. At least you didn’t have to replace the whole cabinet... that’s where I drew the line last time.
That’s the thing—once you start pulling apart a sink, it’s like opening Pandora’s box. “Standard” sizes never seem to line up, and every trip to the hardware store adds up fast. At least you stopped before the cabinet swap… I’ve seen folks go down that rabbit hole and regret it. Sometimes, just getting the leak stopped feels like a win, even if your wallet takes a hit.
You nailed it—once you start, it’s never just a “simple” swap. I’ve seen people think they’re just changing out a faucet, and next thing you know, they’re redoing the whole countertop because nothing fits right. Those “universal” parts are a joke half the time. Honestly, if you managed to stop the leak without gutting the whole setup, that’s a win in my book. Sometimes you just have to accept a little ugly under the sink if it means avoiding a full-blown remodel.
