I still peek under there every time I drop something.
Same here—habit at this point. I’ve had push-to-connects in a few rentals for years, and honestly, they’re usually solid if installed right. The ones with the view window? Tried one once, but didn’t really trust it more than the regular kind. Felt like another thing to worry about cracking or fogging up over time. Old-school joints still make me less anxious, but I get the appeal of seeing what’s going on inside.
Push-to-connects make life easier, but I’m still more comfortable with old-school compression fittings. Maybe it’s just muscle memory from fixing my parents’ leaky sink as a kid. Those view windows always make me nervous—like I’m waiting for a crack to show up out of nowhere. If it ain’t broke, right?
Maybe it’s just muscle memory from fixing my parents’ leaky sink as a kid. Those view windows always make me nervous—like I’m waiting for a crack to show up out of nowhere.
I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve actually had better luck with push-to-connects lately. The “view windows” thing used to freak me out too, but after a couple of years and zero leaks, I’m starting to trust them more. Compression fittings are solid, no doubt, but I always seem to overtighten and end up with a drip anyway. Maybe it’s just me, but sometimes the new stuff really does make things simpler.
I’m always torn between the old-school fittings and the newer push-to-connects. The price difference bugs me, but I’ve messed up compression fittings before and ended up with a slow drip that drove me nuts. Maybe it’s worth paying a bit more for less stress?
I totally get that—compression fittings can be unforgiving if you don’t get them just right. I tried to save a few bucks once and ended up redoing the whole thing after a week of tiny leaks. Push-to-connects are pricier, but man, they’re quick and I haven’t had one fail yet. Do you ever worry about them holding up long-term, though? I’ve heard mixed things about how they age.