Sink Fixtures Driving Me Nuts Lately
Yeah, I’ve run into the same headache with discontinued parts—especially with European brands. It’s wild how a tiny part can make or break an entire fixture. I started leaning toward brands that actually list their replacement parts online and keep them in stock. Not always the fanciest, but way less hassle down the road. Honestly, sometimes “boring” is better if you want to avoid those expensive surprises.
Totally get where you’re coming from. I once specified a gorgeous Italian faucet for a client, only to find out two years later that the cartridge was impossible to source in North America. Ended up replacing the whole thing, which felt ridiculous. Now I always check the parts catalog before recommending anything. It’s not glamorous, but honestly, reliability beats chasing down obscure bits every time. Sometimes “safe” really is the smart move.
