You’re not alone—those sensors can be finicky, especially with hard water or if the base gets wet. Seen plenty act up after a year or two. Foot pedals...

Definitely agree that sediment isn’t always the only thing making those noises. I’ve run into a few tanks where the heating element was caked up or ev...

Fair enough, soldering can be tricky, especially if you're not doing it regularly. But compression fittings aren't always the silver bullet either: -...

Couldn't agree more on the alarms—real lifesavers. I'd also suggest installing a basic check valve on your discharge line...cheap insurance against ba...

Totally agree on silicone tape—it’s saved me more than once. Another thing worth mentioning: hose clamps. If you've got a pinhole leak, wrapping it fi...

Fair point on the eco-friendly angle, but from experience, plastic fittings can sometimes be a gamble under sinks. I've seen them crack or loosen over...