Interesting...didn't realize thermostatic valves made that big of a difference. I've been dealing with the cold-shock dance for years, haha. Was insta...

Haha, the midnight plumbing club grows again...been there too. Do you guys usually swap out fittings every time, or just inspect and reuse? I tend to ...

Hmm, but has anyone considered the quality of installation? I've had a cheaper water-saving toilet installed properly and it flushes just fine—rarely ...

Totally agree about checking the pressure regulator first—saved me a ton of hassle. Did you also check if your shower valve is pressure-balanced? Mine...