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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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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