Totally get what you're saying about the upfront cost feeling steep at first. But honestly, fewer weekends spent fighting clogged fixtures and replacing parts... that's priceless in my book. Glad it's working out for you!
Yeah, I hear ya... sometimes it's worth paying a bit extra upfront to dodge those weekend plumbing battles. Still curious though—was installation tricky, or pretty straightforward? Glad it's sorted now.
Installation's usually straightforward enough if you follow the instructions, but honestly, half the battle is having the right tools handy. I've seen people try to DIY it with just a wrench and determination... rarely ends well. If you're comfortable with basic plumbing, it's doable, but personally, I'd rather spend an extra hour now than three hours later cleaning up a flooded bathroom floor. Glad you're sorted though—rogue showers are no joke.
Definitely agree about the tools—seen too many tenants underestimate that step. One thing I'd add is checking water pressure beforehand. Had a tenant once who replaced a showerhead without realizing the building had unusually high pressure. Result: water everywhere but down, like yours. Ended up installing a pressure regulator valve, problem solved. Also, don't underestimate thread seal tape—cheap and saves headaches later. Glad you got it sorted; rogue showers can really test your patience... and your towels.
"Also, don't underestimate thread seal tape—cheap and saves headaches later."
Totally agree on the thread seal tape, it's saved me more times than I can count. Curious though, has anyone tried those water-saving showerheads designed specifically for high-pressure systems? I've heard they're eco-friendly and help manage pressure issues without needing extra valves. Wondering if they'd hold up under extreme conditions or just end up spraying everywhere again...
