Plastic guards are decent, but I've had mixed results myself: - Installed one in our guest bathroom—held up great, zero rust, easy to clean. - Tried a...

Fair points, but tape isn't always foolproof either: - Seen joints leak after a while, especially if not wrapped perfectly. - Personally, switched to ...

Agree on brass getting pricey fast. Tried mid-range plastic fittings myself: - Held up okay for about 3 years, then started dripping again. - Found be...

Good points here, though I'd add a couple things from my own experience: - Totally agree that prep work matters way more than the product itself. I'v...

- Totally agree on the pipe issue. Filters can only do so much if the plumbing itself is compromised. Had a similar experience myself—installed a high...