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Six pieces about one problem

Diagnosis, descaling, restrictors, leaks and prevention — each with an interactive 3D demonstration of the mechanism it describes.

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FeaturedDiagnose9 min

How to Diagnose Why Your Shower Pressure Dropped

A pressure drop is a location problem before it is a repair problem. Four tests, in order, tell you which of the four restrictions you are dealing with — without taking the valve apart.

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Diagnose9 min28 Oct 2026

How to Diagnose Why Your Shower Pressure Dropped

A pressure drop is a location problem before it is a repair problem. Four tests, in order, tell you which of the four restrictions you are dealing with — without taking the valve apart.

Diagnose
Descale8 min21 Oct 2026

Vinegar vs. Citric Acid: How to Descale a Shower Head Without Damaging It

Both dissolve calcium carbonate. They differ in smell, speed and how they treat the finish. Here is how long to soak, how much to dilute, and what not to use.

Descale
Restrictor7 min14 Oct 2026

The Flow Restrictor: What It Is, Where It Hides, and Whether to Remove It

The plastic disc inside the inlet is the first thing to check after a disappointing head swap — and the last thing you should remove without reading the rules.

Restrictor
Leak6 min7 Oct 2026

Why Your Shower Head Leaks More When You Tighten It

The seal is made by a rubber gasket, not by torque. Past a certain point every extra turn makes the leak worse — this is the mechanism, and the correct install.

Leak
Diagnose8 min30 Sept 2026

Intermittent Shower Flow: When It's the Cartridge, Not the Head

If the flow surges with the head removed, the head was never the problem. How to separate a cartridge fault from a supply fault, and when to stop and call someone.

Diagnose
Prevent5 min23 Sept 2026

How to Prevent Shower Head Clogs (Monthly 5-Minute Routine)

Scale is a maintenance problem, not a repair problem. Five minutes a month keeps the screen clear and stops the nozzles from crusting shut.

Prevent