Why would kitchen faucets go to the quick connect method?

[honda1998civic]

How much confidence or experience do yall have in this faucet quick connect hoses? It's going to the water sprayer but I don't think anything could top a threaded connection...

 

[Richard Cranium]

They have used quick connections on cars and trucks for years with good luck

 

[saewoody]

Have used several times. They are great. Easy to connect and disconnect if needed. Have never had a leak with one either.


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[honda1998civic]

Don't disagree with it being easier but easier isn't always better... I was just worried it would not take long before I started to have water works below my sink. Sounds like it holding up ok though. Thanks.

 

[cgrutt]

I just installed a sink yesterday and was thinking the same thing. Have used them before though and no leaks yet.

 

[maxpower_hd]

In my experience, the sprayer will fail long before the connector. Then you will be happy it's there.

 

[Norcal]

It's not under pressure when the faucet is off, so I would not worry it just makes the faucet a little more installer friendly.

 

[nadogail]

To answer the OP's question;
Speed; Quick Connect Faucet sets can be I installed a lot faster, reducing labor costs for contractors.

Convenience; You don't need to be a skilled journeyman plumber to get it right; "They are so simple, almost anyone who can follow the directions in a comic book can do it.

Reliability; IMHO, they are almost, but not quite, impossible to get wrong. works fine every time.

 

[nh_yota]

Why would they use quick connects? To sell more faucets.

 

[n8n]

It's a little fiddly to disconnect if you have to, but I have had no leaks. Even reused a few O-rings, just clean them well and a little swipe of plumber's grease on it and GTG.