Water’s sneaky... never hurts to check again in a week or two.
That’s the truth. I had a push-fit under my kitchen sink once—thought I did everything right, but a month later there was a slow drip that warped the cabinet floor. Now, if I have to use one, I always: 1) double-check the cut, 2) clean and deburr, 3) mark the pipe so I know it’s fully seated. Still, if I can swing it, I’ll use compression fittings or copper. Peace of mind is worth a little extra hassle and cost.
Honestly, I’ve had the opposite luck—those push-fit fittings have saved my bacon more than once, especially in tight spots where sweating copper would’ve been a nightmare. I get being cautious though... water finds every weakness. But for me, as long as I prep the pipe and double-check the connection, I trust them. Sometimes messing with compression fittings just ends up more hassle than it’s worth, especially if you’re dealing with old pipes that don’t want to cooperate. Just my two cents.
I hear you—push-fits are a lifesaver in a pinch, especially when you’re wedged under a sink or crawling around in a crawlspace. Still, I had one let go on me after a year, and it made a mess. Could’ve been user error, but ever since, I double up on checking the depth mark and cleaning the pipe. Compression fittings can be fiddly, but at least I know what went wrong if they leak. Guess it’s just whatever you trust more in the moment.
Funny thing, I actually had the opposite experience—compression fitting under my bathroom sink started weeping after a few months, even though I thought I’d tightened it just right. Maybe I overtightened? Push-fits have been solid for me so far, but I totally get the trust issues after a blowout. Ever tried those newer push-fits with the twist-lock feature? Supposedly adds a bit more security, but I haven’t stress-tested one yet...
I’ve wondered about overtightening too—seems like there’s a fine line between “snug” and “cracked.” I haven’t tried the twist-lock push-fits yet, but I’m curious if they’re really that much better. Ever had one actually fail under pressure, or is it just peace of mind?
