"Also, check your drain trap connections...mine looked fine but leaked like crazy til I replaced the gasket."
Good point about the gasket—I recently learned how sneaky those leaks can be. Even a gasket that looks perfectly intact can cause headaches if it's slightly warped or worn. I've been wondering, though, are brass fittings always worth the extra cost? Plastic seems unreliable, sure, but I've seen some brass fittings corrode pretty badly too. Curious if anyone's had similar experiences with corrosion issues...
Brass fittings can definitely be tricky sometimes. I've seen brass hold up great for years, but I've also run into cases where corrosion sets in surprisingly fast—especially if there's any moisture or humidity trapped around the fitting. Usually, corrosion issues pop up when there's contact between different metals or if the water has a high mineral content. If you're worried about corrosion, you might want to try wrapping the threads with some plumber's tape or applying a thin layer of plumber's grease to help prevent moisture from getting trapped in there. Also, make sure you're not overtightening the fittings; that can damage the threads and make corrosion more likely.
One thing I've been curious about lately is stainless steel fittings—haven't used them much myself, but I've heard they resist corrosion pretty well. Has anyone here tried stainless fittings under their sink? I'd be interested to hear how they've held up over time.
I've had brass fittings corrode pretty quick too, especially with our hard water. Stainless steel sounds interesting, but honestly, the price difference always makes me hesitate... plumber's tape has been my go-to fix so far.
"Stainless steel sounds interesting, but honestly, the price difference always makes me hesitate..."
I hear ya on the price difference. Still, after years dealing with fittings in hard water areas, I've found stainless steel usually pays off in the long run. Brass can be hit or miss—I've seen it corrode surprisingly fast, even with plumber's tape. If cost is a big factor, maybe just upgrade the fittings that get the most wear or exposure... could save you headaches down the road.
"Brass can be hit or miss—I've seen it corrode surprisingly fast, even with plumber's tape."
Yeah, brass fittings have given me trouble too, especially under sinks where moisture hangs around. Had one tenant who kept calling about a drip under the kitchen sink—turned out the brass fitting had corroded badly in just over a year. Switched to stainless steel after that... pricier upfront but haven't had an issue since. Sometimes it's worth spending a bit more to avoid constant callbacks and headaches.