“The adjustable rigid kits are fiddly, yeah, but once I get them dialed in, I don’t have to think about them for years.”
- I hear you on the rigid kits lasting, but in tight vanities or older houses with weird offsets, flex pipes have saved me a ton of headaches.
- Haven’t had much trouble with gunk unless folks are dumping stuff they shouldn’t down the drain. Maybe it’s a water hardness thing?
- Eco traps... mixed bag. They’re not for everyone, especially if hair or soap scum is a big issue. Sometimes simpler is just better.
- At the end of the day, it’s whatever keeps you from crawling under the sink every six months, right?
Honestly, I’ve had better luck with eco traps than I expected, even in a house with two long-haired teenagers. They do need a quick rinse now and then, but I’d rather do that than deal with the plastic smell from some flex pipes. Plus, less plastic waste is a win for me. I get why folks stick to what works, though—sometimes the old-school stuff just feels simpler.
Honestly, I’ve had better luck with eco traps than I expected, even in a house with two long-haired teenagers. They do need a quick rinse now and then, but I’d rather do that than deal with the...
I hear you on the plastic smell from flex pipes—sometimes it’s like your sink’s trying to gas you out. But I’ve gotta say, those eco traps can be a bit of a hair magnet, especially with long-haired folks in the house. I’ve pulled enough “sink wigs” out of them to last a lifetime. Honestly, a good old-fashioned P-trap might not be as green, but it’s less fiddly and doesn’t need rinsing every week. Guess it comes down to whether you want to save the planet or your Saturday mornings...
I’ve pulled enough “sink wigs” out of them to last a lifetime.
That’s a hilarious way to put it, and honestly too real. I get what you’re saying about the eco traps being high maintenance if you’ve got a lot of hair in the house. On the other hand, I do like not having to deal with the weird chemical smells from some of those old pipes. It’s always a trade-off, right? At least you’ve got options—just gotta pick your battles.
Sink Wigs Are the Worst, But At Least There’s Choices
“Sink wigs” is honestly the perfect term—been there, done that, and it never gets less gross. I hear you on the eco traps. They’re great for cutting down on chemical smells, but yeah, if you’ve got long hair in the house, you’re basically signing up for regular cleaning duty. I’ve seen some setups where folks use a mesh drain catcher on top of the eco trap, which helps a bit, but then you’re just cleaning that instead. Pick your poison, I guess.
One thing I’ll say: if you’re dealing with a lot of hair, it’s worth checking the trap every couple months instead of waiting for the water to slow down. Saves you from having to do a full-blown rescue mission under the sink. And honestly, those old-school P-traps might smell weird sometimes, but they’re a bit more forgiving when it comes to clogs. Trade-offs everywhere.
At least you know what you’re dealing with, and you’ve got options. That’s half the battle with plumbing—just knowing what’s going on under there.
