Yeah, partial fixes can be tempting, especially if you're tight on budget or time. But I've seen similar stuff happen—patch one spot, then boom, another weak link pops up. Did you notice if your water pressure fluctuated before the second issue showed up?
Yeah, fluctuating water pressure's a pretty solid clue something else might be brewing. Had a similar issue at my parents' place last summer—thought we'd fixed the leak under the kitchen sink, but then the bathroom faucet started dripping outta nowhere. Turns out the pressure regulator was on its last legs, and patching one spot just shifted the stress elsewhere. Did you check if your regulator's still good? Sometimes it's not even obvious it's failing until you're chasing leaks all over the house... Learned that one the hard way myself.
Good call on checking the regulator—it's often overlooked. But honestly, I've seen plenty of cases where the regulator's fine and the culprit ends up being old galvanized pipes slowly clogging or corroding. Worth keeping an eye out for that too... plumbing's tricky sometimes.
Yeah, galvanized pipes can be sneaky little gremlins. I spent weeks tweaking regulators and valves, only to finally discover my pipes were basically fossilized inside—no wonder the shower felt like a sad drizzle. If your place is older, definitely peek at the pipes before you chase down every other possibility. Plumbing always seems to have one more trick up its sleeve... or pipe, I guess. Good luck!
"If your place is older, definitely peek at the pipes before you chase down every other possibility."
I get where you're coming from, but I'd say don't jump straight to blaming old pipes without checking simpler things first. Sure, galvanized pipes can be a nightmare—I once ripped out a section of pipe that looked like it belonged in a museum—but sometimes the culprit is way easier (and cheaper) to fix.
A few years back, I had this same issue with weak water pressure and everyone told me my pipes were toast. I was about ready to tear into the walls when I decided to double-check the basics one last time. Turned out my showerhead was clogged with mineral deposits. Seriously, it was just calcium buildup blocking the flow. A quick soak in vinegar overnight and boom, pressure restored. Saved myself a ton of cash and hassle.
Another thing people overlook is the aerators on faucets—those little screens can get gunked up pretty easily too. Before assuming your plumbing is fossilized, unscrew those and give them a quick clean. You might be surprised how much difference it makes.
Don't get me wrong—old galvanized pipes are definitely troublemakers in their own right—but it's worth ruling out simpler fixes first before diving into major plumbing surgery. Just my two cents from someone who's been there, done that, and nearly wasted a weekend (and paycheck) on unnecessary repairs...
