BrainStuff Classics: How Can You Fix the Shower Going Hot When a Toilet Flushes?

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BrainStuff Classics: How Can You Fix the Shower Going Hot When a Toilet Flushes?

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May 24, 2020

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If you've ever gotten a hot shock from someone flushing a toilet while you were taking a shower, there's an easy fix for that. Learn why it happens and how to fix it in this classic episode of BrainStuff.
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May 24, 2020

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BrainStuff Classics: How Can You Fix the Shower Going Hot When a Toilet Flushes?

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