Compression fittings are like the coin toss of plumbing—sometimes you get lucky, sometimes you’re mopping up at 2am.
- Totally agree, it’s a gamble.
- Had a compression fitting under my kitchen sink that was fine for ages, then one day I noticed a puddle and realized it’d been dripping for who knows how long.
- Tried push-fits too, but I’m with you—never fully trust them behind drywall.
- These days, I lean toward PEX with crimp rings. Less waste, fewer surprises, and feels more reliable (at least so far).
- Still keep a towel handy just in case... Murphy’s Law never takes a day off.
PEX with crimp rings has saved me a ton of headaches, honestly. I used to swear by compression fittings but after one slow leak warped the cabinet base, I was done.
—ain’t that the truth. Still keep a bucket under the worst offenders, just in case.Murphy’s Law never takes a day off
Buckets under the sink—classic move. I’ve done the same, especially in those old rentals where you just know something’s gonna drip eventually. Ever tried those push-to-connect fittings? I’ve had mixed luck, but they’re a lifesaver in a pinch. Curious if anyone’s had one actually pop off under pressure...
Curious if anyone’s had one actually pop off under pressure...
Yeah, had a push-to-connect fitting let go once when the water hammer hit hard. Turns out I didn’t seat the pipe all the way in—gotta feel that “click.” I always double-check now, especially on old copper. If you’re in a pinch, clean cuts and deburring help a ton.
Busted one in the basement once—water everywhere, total mess. I’d swear by push-to-connect for quick fixes, but you really can’t rush it. If you don’t clean up the pipe or miss that “click,” it’s just asking for trouble. Old copper’s tricky too, sometimes it’s so out-of-round nothing seats right. Honestly, I still keep a pack of sharkbites in the toolbox, but I trust a good old solder joint more if I’ve got the time.