Compression fittings are definitely beginner-friendly, but I've noticed they can be a bit finicky if your pipes aren't perfectly aligned or cut cleanly. Had a friend who swore by them until he had a tiny leak that drove him nuts for days... Have you ever run into alignment issues with compression fittings, or is it just me being overly cautious?
Compression fittings are handy, but honestly, I've found sharkbite fittings way more forgiving if alignment's a bit off. They're pricier, sure, but saved me from headaches more than once when pipes weren't cooperating... might be worth a shot next time.
I hear you on SharkBites being forgiving, but man, my wallet always cringes a bit when I reach for them. Last time I did a bathroom sink, I stubbornly stuck with compression fittings—saved money, sure, but probably lost a weekend's worth of sanity... Maybe next time I'll reconsider.
"saved money, sure, but probably lost a weekend's worth of sanity..."
Been there myself—compression fittings can be a real headache if you're not used to them. Last kitchen reno I did, I bit the bullet and went SharkBite. Hurt the wallet initially, but saved hours of frustration and leaks down the line... worth it imo.
Compression fittings can definitely test your patience, but honestly, once you get the hang of them they're not so bad. I remember my first time—spent hours fiddling, tightening, and re-tightening... nearly drove me nuts. But now, after a few projects, I actually prefer them over SharkBites. They're cheaper, reliable if done right, and there's something satisfying about mastering that skill. Still, totally get why you'd opt for convenience—sanity matters too!
