Would a Plumbing store or The Home Depot have more selection/lower prices for smaller pieces of plumbing?

Question

Like 1/2" and 1/4" stuff.

I need 1 or two of each type in that size range. Just a few .

Wye and stuff.

I know the parts I need. Its not for a regular home use. I need nipples and stuff. Which has better selection for the sizes I listed?

WHAT ABOUT SELECTION?

Answer 1

home depot would be cheaper

Answer 2

I just faced that today looking for a replacement flush handle.

Home Depot has a lot of standard stuff and in general is cheaper.

But if you need some advice and are only getting one that has to be an exact fit go to a plumbing supply house. They know what you need after talking to you on the phone and will put it aside at Will Call so it is waiting when you show up. It costs more but at least it will there and solve the problem making it a bargain even at the higher price.

Answer 3

I am in Home Depot at least 4 times a day and know the store backwards and forwards.

If you are looking for PVC fittings Home Depot beats everyones prices and they have a pretty good selection.

However copper plumbing fitting at the Home Depot are a bit more expensive and they don't sell all of them in packaged or box quantities like the plumbing supply places have to offer.

The brass fittings like flare fittings and compression fittings are about the same at either place.

Answer 4

If you know what you want, Home Depot has the advantage, assuming you are buying more than 10 of each one. Going to a hardware store will be easier and faster,and if you aren't sure what you need, or need just a few.

Answer 5

Home depot is the go buy it cheap store......if you need assistance your going to be out of luck.....and if you can't find what you need....your out of luck.......plumbing stores have people that know what their talking about, if you ask them for the good guy discount usually around us they'll give you 10% off (builder discount)....... good luck