Had something similar happen at my sister's place—pressure was all over the place, drove us nuts trying to figure it out. Did you notice if the galvanized pipe was near a joint or an old repair? Seems like that's usually where people leave these sneaky bits behind. Makes me wonder how many more ticking time bombs are hiding in older houses...
- Had the same issue at our old place—turned out to be a hidden galvanized pipe near an ancient repair.
- You're spot on about older houses hiding surprises...feels like every fix uncovers another mystery.
- Hang in there, you'll get it sorted eventually.
Had a similar adventure myself—turned out the culprit wasn't pipes, but a sneaky old pressure regulator hiding behind drywall. Might wanna check if yours is acting up... older homes definitely keep life interesting, don't they?
You're spot on about older homes—never a dull moment. I'd also suggest checking the main shutoff valve; sometimes corrosion or mineral buildup can quietly reduce water flow, mimicking regulator issues... better safe than sorry with plumbing.
Good call on the shutoff valve—seen that a few times myself. Couple other sneaky culprits I've run into:
- Check aerators on faucets; mineral buildup there can choke flow surprisingly fast.
- Old galvanized pipes are notorious for internal corrosion, narrowing the pipe diameter over time.
- If you've got flexible braided supply lines under sinks or toilets, sometimes they kink or degrade internally, restricting flow.
Older plumbing systems always keep you guessing...
