So I recently installed one of those under-sink water filters—was kinda skeptical at first, you know, thinking it might be just another gimmick. But honestly, the difference in taste is pretty noticeable. My coffee even tastes better, or maybe that's just placebo effect kicking in, lol. Installation was straightforward too, though I did have a minor leak scare at first (turns out I didn't tighten one fitting enough). Curious if others noticed a big difference after installing theirs?
"My coffee even tastes better, or maybe that's just placebo effect kicking in, lol."
Could be placebo, honestly. I've installed plenty of these under-sink filters, and while they're great for removing chlorine and sediment, the taste difference isn't always night-and-day. Depends a lot on your local water quality. If your tap water was already decent, you might not notice much improvement. Glad the leak scare was minor though—always double-check those fittings, hand-tight plus a quarter-turn usually does the trick.
Had a tenant swear by their new under-sink filter once, said it made their tea taste "life-changing." I was skeptical, but after trying it myself... eh, tasted pretty much the same as usual to me. Could be my taste buds are just too far gone from years of cheap coffee, lol. Glad yours is working out though—small plumbing victories are worth celebrating.
I've installed my fair share of under-sink filters, and honestly, the taste difference can be subtle. Usually, the bigger win is peace of mind knowing you're filtering out contaminants. If you're noticing a huge taste improvement, your water might've had some extra minerals or chlorine beforehand. Just a quick heads-up: make sure to check the fittings and connections every few months—small leaks can sneak up on you, trust me... been there, mopped that.
Good points about checking fittings regularly. From experience, if you do spot a small leak, here's a quick fix: shut off the water supply first (obviously), remove the fitting, and wrap the threads with plumber's tape—about two or three wraps clockwise usually does the trick. Reattach carefully, hand-tighten first, then give it another half-turn with a wrench. Usually solves minor drips without needing replacement parts. Saved me a few trips to the hardware store.
