"Tech's great, but eyes-on checks still matter."
Totally agree—had a similar issue at my place. Installed a fancy sensor, thought I was covered...but turns out the showerhead was dripping just slow enough to fly under the radar. Regular checks saved me from a nasty surprise on the water bill.
Sensors definitely help, but they're not foolproof. I usually pair tech with manual checks every couple weeks—caught a slow leak under the kitchen sink that way. Curious, does anyone here use flow restrictors or aerators regularly when replacing fixtures?
Flow restrictors and aerators are underrated, honestly. I've installed them on most of my faucets, and it's surprising how much water you save without even noticing a difference in pressure. That said, sensors alone can give a false sense of security—manual checks are still key. Learned that the hard way after trusting tech too much and ending up with a mini flood in my laundry room...lesson learned.
Yeah, sensors can be handy but they're definitely not foolproof. I've seen plenty of flooded basements from folks relying too much on tech. Always good to double-check manually—takes a minute but saves hours of cleanup later...trust me.
"Always good to double-check manually—takes a minute but saves hours of cleanup later...trust me."
Couldn't agree more. Had a client once who trusted his leak sensors completely—ended up with soaked carpets and damaged drywall. Tech's great, but there's no substitute for a quick manual check now and then.