- Gotta say, you nailed it with the plumber’s tape trick. Most leaks I see are from folks cranking down too hard or skipping that step entirely. - Pla...

- Gotta admit, YouTube is usually my go-to when something’s gushing or hissing, but I’m not always convinced by what I find on the forums. Some of tho...

Exactly. Had a client once who patched a leaking pipe with chewing gum and electrical tape—worked fine for months, then burst at 2 AM. Simple fixes ar...

Gotta admit, I've been skeptical about low-flow heads—seen too many weak trickles in my day—but some newer models do seem legit. Good to hear a real-w...

Wire brush is fine, but honestly, I've found brake cleaner spray does a better job at clearing threads quickly. Just watch out—it dries your skin out ...

Good points on overflow protection, but honestly, even with diverter valves or overflow pipes, I've seen setups fail when debris clogs things up. A fe...

Honestly, vinegar's overrated. - Tried it myself, barely helped. - Ended up soaking mine in CLR for about 15 mins—worked way better. - Just rins...

Yeah, callbacks are the worst... learned that lesson the hard way. Plastic shims can hold up fine if you're careful with sealing, but I've seen them g...

Ha, sounds suspiciously specific for a 'random' hypothetical... but okay, let's go with it. Been there myself once or twice (or ten times), and yeah, ...

Yeah, agreed—pressure's usually the culprit. But if topping it up doesn't quiet things down, I'd also check your pump. Had a similar issue last winter...