I think this is an excellent illustration of a junior/middle SWE linear approach to any problem. "Do the work in front of you". If OP had planned things ahead,

I think this is an excellent illustration of a junior/middle SWE linear approach to any problem. "Do the work in front of you". If OP had planned things ahead, checked his tools, calculated hose length, etc - most of those back-and-forths would have been avoidable.