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RE: how long do these backflow thingies usually last?
The one-year relapse is a useful example of why the test matters: if that rebuild still failed the required test afterward, it hadn’t restored the device; if it passed then and failed a year later, it simply didn’t last ...
RE: Touchless taps and other faucet surprises
I get where you’re coming from with the sensor skepticism. I’ve looked at those touchless faucets for a while, but I keep hesitating because I’m not convinced they’ll hold up over time - especially with kids who tend to ...
RE: Touchless taps and other faucet surprises
I’ve had similar issues with battery life - one model I tried needed new batteries every couple months, which got old fast. The leaking worries me too. Water damage isn’t cheap to fix, so I just stick with regular faucet...