UNIVERSAL KITS ARE NEVER UNIVERSAL
- That bin is a mystery box at this point. I keep thinking, “I’ll use this someday,” but it’s mostly old washers and random screws.
- Universal kits? Not sure who decided that was a good label. I’ve had to Dremel down “universal” parts more than once just to get them to fit.
- I always end up with at least one leftover piece that doesn’t match anything in my house. It’s like the kit designers are playing a prank.
- If you want to keep the extras under control, try sorting them by type—pipes, washers, brackets, etc. I started doing that and it’s less of a headache when I need something quick.
- Honestly, I’d rather buy individual parts than trust those all-in-one boxes. At least then you know what you’re getting.
Swapping a sink is never as simple as it looks on YouTube. There’s always some weird measurement or angle that throws everything off. Maybe the real universal tool is patience...
UNIVERSAL KITS ARE NEVER UNIVERSAL
Swapping a sink is never as simple as it looks on YouTube. There’s always some weird measurement or angle that throws everything off.
That’s the truth. Every time I think I’ve got all the right parts, there’s one oddball fitting or a drain that sits just a hair too high. Universal kits are more like “starter packs” in my experience—you still end up making a hardware store run for something specific. Sorting extras by type does help, but honestly, half the time I forget what’s in my bin anyway. Patience and a decent set of pliers go further than any kit, if you ask me.
Universal kits are more like “starter packs” in my experience—you still end up making a hardware store run for something specific.
Couldn’t agree more. I swear, every “universal” kit I’ve tried is missing the one piece I actually need. Last time, the trap arm was just a bit too short and I ended up cobbling together three different brands to make it work. At this point, I just expect at least two trips to the store... and a few choice words under my breath.
It’s honestly a rite of passage at this point. I remember thinking my last “universal” kit would be the answer—nope, ended up with a Frankenstein setup under the sink. The irony is, even in high-end remodels, there’s always some oddball fitting or length that throws a wrench in things (pun intended). You’re definitely not alone... and hey, at least you get to know the hardware store folks by name after a while.
Honestly, I thought splurging on a fancy sink would mean everything just fits together like magic—nope, still ended up crawling under there with a flashlight and a pile of random adapters. Has anyone actually found a kit that works out of the box, or is the “Frankenstein” setup just inevitable?
