In the last 24 hours, (among other things) I have replaced a leaking plastic sink drain tail piece and a new shower valve cartridge that was installed upside down - and leaked (and to add insult to injury, the cartridge is not sold separately (so the client was charged for the complete shower valve assembly to get a new cartridge).
Make sure you look at the materials for which you are paying. A lot of times initial price seems to be the only consideration. However, as most accountants and plumbers know, low price does not mean low cost.
A part is a part is a part. You say?
If that part does not do the same job as the slightly more expensive one, how much are you saving?
Nothing. Because that job will have to be done again and that will now cost you more (probably double).
A first year plumbing apprentice spends the first 8 weeks of his schooling learning about the different types of copper tube to use (and many other materials and tools). For example, commercial plumbing jobs usually use Type L copper because it is thicker than Type M. The material may look the same, but there are differences.
Just something to ponder, next time you hire a "plumber".
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