Yeah, those dual-flush systems can be quirky. I've installed quite a few, and honestly, the savings depend a lot on usage habits—most of us tend to smash that full flush button more often than we admit. Also, you're spot-on about leaks; even a tiny trickle adds up surprisingly fast. Had a customer once whose toilet was quietly running for months... their water bill looked like they'd been filling an Olympic pool. Definitely worth double-checking yours occasionally.
Haha, reminds me of the time I proudly installed a dual-flush in our guest bathroom. Thought I'd nailed it until my brother-in-law visited and asked why the toilet sounded like a waterfall at 2 AM... turns out I'd missed tightening one tiny nut. Lesson learned: always double-check your handiwork before bragging about it at dinner.
Thought I'd nailed it until my brother-in-law visited and asked why the toilet sounded like a waterfall at 2 AM...
Haha, been there! Reminds me of when I swapped out a faucet in one of my rentals. Felt pretty smug until the tenant texted me pics of water dripping through their kitchen ceiling... turns out I'd forgotten plumber's tape on one connection. DIY humility strikes again.
Haha, plumber's tape is handy, but honestly, if the connection's solid, you shouldn't really need it. Makes me wonder if maybe the fitting was overtightened or cross-threaded... seen that happen plenty of times, even with tape.
Haha, reminds me of my first solo attempt at installing a bathroom faucet. Thought I'd nailed it—connections felt solid, tape wrapped neatly—but as soon as I turned the water back on, it sprayed everywhere like a mini geyser. Turns out I'd cross-threaded the fitting without realizing it. Lesson learned: snug is good, Hulk-strength tightening... not so much. Now I always double-check alignment before tightening down fully. Live and learn, right?