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Learn all about your home's water flow and how to measure your specific fixture's water flow rate. Flow rate, in the context of plumbing, refers to the volume of water that passes through a specific point in a pipe or fixture within a given amount of time. It is typically expressed in units such as gallons per minute (GPM) or liters per minute (LPM). Flow rate is a key factor in determining the effectiveness and water efficiency of plumbing fixtures.

Few things are as exasperating as shutting off your faucet only to discover water still dripping from it.

The annoyance of a faucet drip is compounded by the fact that a single drop per second can amount to a wastage of 5 gallons of water per day or 2,082 gallons per year. However, there's good news - you might not have to resort to calling a plumber.

There are various types of faucet cartridges, and this guide focuses on the three most prevalent: compression cartridges, washerless cartridges, and ceramic disc cartridges.