I see your point, but sensors aren't always a huge splurge. Had a friend whose dishwasher line leaked overnight—small drip, big mess. A cheap sensor would've saved him some headaches (and flooring repairs). Guess it depends how lucky you feel...
"Guess it depends how lucky you feel..."
Haha, true enough. But honestly, luck aside, sensors are just smart planning. I've seen clients spend thousands on beautiful hardwood or stone flooring only to overlook simple preventive measures. A small investment upfront can save you from the dreaded midnight water mop-up dance (been there, not fun). It's one of those things you don't think about until you're ankle-deep in regret...literally.
I feel your pain on this one. When we first moved into our custom build, I was so excited about the kitchen—especially the sink and faucet combo we picked out. Looked amazing in the showroom, but installing it ourselves turned into a weekend-long saga. Thought we'd save some cash by DIY-ing it, but after multiple trips to the hardware store and a minor flood under the cabinet (thankfully caught early), I started questioning that decision pretty hard.
Honestly, sensors or leak detectors weren't even on my radar until reading this thread. Wish I'd known sooner...would've saved me from some serious stress. Now I'm thinking it's probably worth adding them in, just for peace of mind. Live and learn, right?
I get why you'd want sensors after that experience, but honestly, they're not always necessary if you approach the install differently. I've found that most DIY sink issues come down to prep and patience. Next time, try dry-fitting everything first—no sealant or tightening yet—to spot alignment issues early. Then, once you're sure it all lines up, apply plumber's putty sparingly and tighten connections gradually. Takes a bit longer upfront, but saves headaches later...and probably cheaper than sensors too.
"Next time, try dry-fitting everything first—no sealant or tightening yet—to spot alignment issues early."
Couldn't agree more with this. Dry-fitting is key, but I'd also add: don't skimp on checking your seals after you're done. Even if everything lines up perfectly, a tiny leak can still sneak through. Learned that the hard way when I woke up to a puddle under the sink the next morning...not fun. A quick paper towel test around connections after install saves a lot of grief down the road.
