hating Murphy

**zakity** · 11-30-2009, 08:48 PM

We went with the $40 faucet. It has been working for several years with heavy use as we only have one bathroom and are a 5 person household, two with OCD handwashing issues.

I would look at the thrift shops and the habitat or construction recycling stores in your area. I bet you can get one cheaper used.

**sinopa27** · 12-01-2009, 03:20 PM

Originally Posted by NikoSan999

He never leaves our house. He has taken up permanent residency in the spare bedroom. Comes out about once a day to kick up his heels and let us know he's still there. If I could get away with it I'd shoot his ass.

I can't stop laughing!!! LOL!!!! Oh......I am cracking up!!!

**sinopa27** · 12-01-2009, 03:31 PM

Thank you GrainLady. Wonderful advice. I need to get that EF going. I have a very small leak. So I am cutting off the water and just cutting it on when we use the sink. No problem there. In fact, this teaches me about sacrifice.

Rcannon.........thank you. You are right. I need to think about this. The newer faucet would have made it easier when washing pots. But.......not necessary.

I think the same exact faucet (Moen) at Lowe's is around $37. And I have learned the Moen has a lifetime warranty. Now, I am going to call them and find out what. I bought new a new gasket for it a couple of months ago and it appears to be the same problem. The gasket was 0.88 cents.

**NikoSan999** · 12-01-2009, 03:37 PM

Originally Posted by sinopa27

I can't stop laughing!!! LOL!!!! Oh......I am cracking up!!!

I'm glad I brought a smile to your face!!!!

Sometimes I sit and plan his death. Still, I truly think I'd just plain shoot his ass. One painful cheek at a time.

**Karen1** · 12-01-2009, 04:32 PM

Murphy is life.
happens to everyone.

do not skimp on a fix that is needed. check the repair needed from the "smallest" washer to the replacement faucet.

waste of water is huge if being paid for...or waste of well water is just a conservation waste anyway.

murph's law visits us all..LOL

**Luv2BeFrugal** · 12-01-2009, 07:21 PM

Originally Posted by mamamia

Well the 1st thought that came to mind was www.freecycle.org.
Are you a member of it in your area. If not, I'd fet signed up. It's a great way to give/get things. I'd try that first, and also www.craiglist.org. They too have a "For Free" section. You can also make a request for a faucet to either group. You might be pleasantly surprised.

Exactly, Theresa!

This is what I was gonna say... We've managed to get used things this way and they've lasted as good as new!!

Keep your chin up! This too shall pass...

**sinopa27** · 12-07-2009, 04:57 AM

Originally Posted by Karen1

Murphy is life.
happens to everyone.

do not skimp on a fix that is needed. check the repair needed from the "smallest" washer to the replacement faucet.

waste of water is huge if being paid for...or waste of well water is just a conservation waste anyway.

murph's law visits us all..LOL

You are so right. Murphy happens to everyone and I am no exception. I don't want to waste not 1 drop of water. Thanks for bringing this to my attention.