Leak detectors can help, but honestly, regular visual checks and a simple tray liner under the sink might be just as effective. Sensors can malfunction or give false alarms...sometimes simpler solutions save you headaches later on.
Totally agree with keeping it simple. A few years back, I went all-in on those fancy leak sensors for peace of mind. They worked fine at first, but after a while, they started randomly beeping at 2 am...talk about a rude awakening. Eventually, I just unplugged them and went back to the basics—regular checks and a cheap liner under the sink.
Honestly, you're already ahead of the game by thinking proactively about leaks. Most people don't even consider it until there's water pooling on the floor. Your approach sounds practical and effective without overcomplicating things. Plus, visual checks give you a chance to spot other potential issues early on, like loose fittings or corrosion.
You're doing great—trust your instincts and keep it straightforward.
Did you have trouble getting the fittings tight enough without overtightening? I swear, every time I've installed a sink, that's been my biggest headache. Too loose and it leaks, too tight and you risk cracking something or stripping threads. Eventually learned to just hand-tighten plus a quarter turn with a wrench—seems to do the trick. Curious if anyone else found a better sweet spot for tightening fittings...
"Eventually learned to just hand-tighten plus a quarter turn with a wrench—seems to do the trick."
Yep, that's pretty much my go-to method too. I also found using plumber's tape helps a lot—gives you that extra bit of security without needing to crank down too hard. Saved me from a few leaks for sure...
I also found using plumber's tape helps a lot—gives you that extra bit of security without needing to crank down too hard.
Glad to see I'm not the only one who struggled a bit with this. I tried the hand-tighten-plus-quarter-turn method first, but honestly, I wasn't fully confident it'd hold up. Ended up using plumber's tape too, just to be safe. Curious though—does anyone find that overtightening actually causes leaks more often? Seems counterintuitive, but I've heard it mentioned a few times now...
