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RE: my shower's gone rogue and sprays everywhere but down
Yeah, I’ve definitely seen people go wild with the tape - like, half a roll on one fitting. Not only does it make a mess, but it can actually keep the threads from sealing right. I learned that the hard way when I first ...
RE: Saving water in the shower actually worked for me
- Totally agree on the adjustable spray patterns - makes a world of difference. - I’ve tried a few “ultra-low flow” heads and yeah, some just dribble. Ended up swapping one out after a week because it took forever to r...
RE: My Pipes Burst at 2 AM - Ever Had a Midnight Plumbing Nightmare?
- Been there, and yeah, those clamp kits are a gamble. - Totally agree - shutting off the water is usually the best move, even if it’s a pain at 2 AM. - I keep a roll of self-fusing silicone tape handy too. Not perfe...
RE: When the Toilet Floods at Midnight: My DIY Save
- Been there, tried the double wax ring trick too. Ended up replacing part of the subfloor - cost me way more than a flange extender would’ve. - I get wanting a quick fix, but sometimes it’s just not worth it. - Curious,...
RE: my shower's gone rogue and sprays everywhere but down
Had the same issue with leaks at the arm joint, especially when the threads weren’t lining up perfectly. Teflon tape helped a bit, but I still had to reseat it twice. Honestly, I think rain heads are more trouble than th...