"Sure, it might look like overkill, but hey, better safe than soggy bathroom floor, right?"
Couldn't agree more with this. Plumbing is one of those areas where redundancy isn't necessarily a bad thing. I've seen plenty of fittings that seemed secure at first glance but ended up leaking after a few days due to minor imperfections or temperature fluctuations. Your tape-and-paste method, while perhaps cautious, is actually a solid practice—just be mindful of moderation, as you mentioned. A thin, even layer usually does the trick without creating extra cleanup later on.
Haha, soggy bathroom floors...been there, done that, got the wet socks to prove it. Honestly, plumbing is one of those things where you think you're being paranoid until you're ankle-deep in regret. I remember once installing a new faucet—thought I'd nailed it, everything looked snug and dry. Two days later, I wake up to that lovely drip-drip sound at 3 AM. Turns out, temperature changes overnight loosened things just enough to cause trouble.
So yeah, your tape-and-paste combo might seem like overkill to some, but trust me, it's worth the extra five minutes. Just don't go crazy with it—too much paste and you'll be scraping dried gunk off your hands for days. A thin layer, evenly applied, usually does the trick nicely. And hey, if it saves you from late-night plumbing adventures, it's definitely worth it.
Totally agree on the thin layer of paste—learned that one the hard way myself. Another thing worth mentioning is to always double-check your fittings after running hot water for a bit. Heat expansion can sneak up on you, and what seemed tight at room temp might loosen just enough to drip later. Also, don't skimp too much on fittings; budget-friendly is great, but I've found spending a couple extra bucks on brass or stainless steel connectors saves headaches down the road...and fewer midnight mop-ups.
Good points, but honestly I've had pretty decent luck with mid-range plastic fittings in low-pressure areas. Brass is nice, sure, but for less critical spots, plastic connectors haven't let me down yet—and easier on the wallet, too. Just my two cents...
"plastic connectors haven't let me down yet—and easier on the wallet, too."
- I've used plastic fittings a few times myself, mostly for garden irrigation setups. They're definitely budget-friendly and convenient.
- Though, I've wondered about their long-term durability indoors—anyone seen issues after a couple of years? Curious if they're holding up well for others...
