Been there myself... spent an entire Saturday chasing down a leak under the sink. Thought I'd tightened everything perfectly, but turns out I'd cracked a plastic fitting without even realizing it. Plastic fittings are sneaky like that—one extra twist and you're toast. Ended up replacing it with brass fittings and haven't had an issue since. Sometimes spending a few extra bucks saves you a ton of headaches later. Hang in there, you'll nail it eventually.
Had a similar issue a few months back, drove me nuts for days trying to pinpoint it. Thought it was the fittings too, but turned out the leak was actually coming from higher up—one of those sneaky spray hose connections that only dripped when the water was running full blast. Took forever to notice because it didn't drip if I just ran it slow. Ended up replacing the whole hose assembly with a sturdier one and haven't seen a drop since. Makes me wonder though, is it really worth saving a few bucks on plastic fittings and hoses when brass or stainless steel lasts so much longer? Seems like manufacturers love cutting corners these days...
Had a similar problem myself, but honestly, brass fittings add up quick—especially if you're replacing multiple connections. Plastic isn't always junk...maybe just gotta pick the better quality ones? Has anyone had decent luck with mid-range plastic fittings lasting long-term?
Agree on brass getting pricey fast. Tried mid-range plastic fittings myself:
- Held up okay for about 3 years, then started dripping again.
- Found better luck with reinforced nylon fittings—still plastic but tougher.
- Worth considering if you're wary of brass costs but skeptical of basic plastic.
I've had mixed results with reinforced nylon fittings myself. They're definitely sturdier than basic plastic, but I've noticed they can still degrade over time, especially if exposed to temperature swings or cleaning chemicals. Still, they're a decent compromise if brass feels overpriced.
