"Did you notice if the vibrations stopped completely after reinstalling the restrictor, or did you have to tweak anything else?"
Yeah, usually popping the restrictor back in sorts out most of the vibration issues, but sometimes you gotta check your water pressure too. Had a similar thing happen at my place—restrictor went back in, but still had some weird humming. Turned out my pressure regulator was set way too high. Dialed it down a bit and everything quieted right up. Worth checking if you're still getting noise after reinstalling.
Yeah, good call on the pressure regulator. Had something similar happen at a rental property last year—tenant kept complaining about weird noises even after I put the restrictor back in. Turned out the pipes weren't secured properly in one spot, causing vibrations whenever water ran. Tightened up the clamps, and that did the trick. Always seems like it's something simple you overlook at first...
Good catch on the loose pipes—those vibrations can be tricky to pinpoint. Curious though, did you check if the restrictor matched the recommended flow rate? Sometimes mismatched restrictors create turbulence, causing noise even when everything's tightened down properly...
I get what you're saying about restrictors, but honestly, sometimes the recommended flow rate feels a bit too restrictive for everyday use. I swapped mine out once to match guidelines, and sure, it was quieter—but the water pressure dropped noticeably. Ended up switching back because it took forever just to rinse shampoo out of my hair. I mean, I'm all for saving water and being safe, but there's gotta be a balance between efficiency and practicality, right?
Totally get your point about practicality—no one wants to spend half their shower rinsing shampoo. But honestly, I'd be careful about ditching restrictors altogether. They're not just about saving water; they're also there to keep your plumbing safe. Had a buddy who removed his restrictor to boost pressure, and after a few months, he ended up with leaks because the pipes weren't designed for that kind of flow. Cost him way more than a few extra minutes rinsing shampoo would've.
Maybe try a different showerhead? Some brands manage decent pressure even with restrictors in place. I swapped mine last year, and it's been a good compromise—still saves water, but doesn't feel like I'm showering under a drizzle. Just my two cents...
