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RE: Low-flow showerhead changed the temperature and flow
A temperature swing while flow stays fairly steady would make me prioritize how the valve is balancing the hot and cold supplies; a flow drop without much temperature change would make the head or a flow restriction more...
RE: How much should a shower-door bottom seal overlap the threshold?
For example, if a hypothetical shower kept ordinary drips inside with a smooth sweep that left the drainage route open, I’d choose that fit over extra overlap just to stop every stray splash. If routine use sent water ou...
RE: Touchless taps and other faucet surprises
Couldn’t agree more. “Maintenance-free” is a stretch - if anything, it’s just a different kind of maintenance. I’ve had a similar experience with the batteries. The first winter after installing ours, the cold snap seeme...
RE: When is it time to ditch your old water heater?
Honestly, once you spot rust or leaks, it’s usually game over for the tank. I get wanting to squeeze a few more years out of it, but water heaters aren’t worth the mess if they fail. If it’s over 10 years old and making ...
RE: Touchless taps and other faucet surprises
Honestly, I haven’t seen a dramatic drop in water usage since switching to touchless. I get the theory - water only runs when your hands are under the tap, so in theory you should save some. But in practice, at least in ...
RE: That weird hissing sound behind the bathroom door...
I get where you’re coming from, but sometimes those old fill valves just aren’t worth the hassle. I’ve spent way too long fiddling with seals and washers, only to end up replacing the whole thing anyway. If you’ve cleane...