A:  Thank you for your interest in Danco products and for your inquiry. The bore size of our 80782 when in the fully opened position is .20”/5.18mm. According to our engineering department, our 80782 should not obstruct water flow when in the fully open position.

A:  Thank you for contacting us. Unfortunately, we only have this in chrome. We will pass along your question to our Product Management for further review.

A:  I only saw chrome.

A:  Here is a different vendor in rubbed bronze. Your friend has shared a link to a Home Depot product they think you would be interested in seeing: MODONA Water-Saver Volume Flow Control and Shut Off Valve for Shower Heads and Hand Showers in Rubbed Bronze https://www.homedepot.com/p/MODONA-Water-Saver-Volume-Flow-Control-and-Shut-Off-Valve-for-Shower-Heads-and-Hand-Showers-in-Rubbed-Bronze-VC01-A-B/305086113

A:  No. It is chromed plated plastic.

A:  Not at Home Depot.

A:  Yes

A:  Complete shut off or partial. It is adjustable, but broke on first use.

A:  Shuts off complete but should still turn off water at faucet when shower finished. Great to save water and maintain water temp when shampooing or shaving legs

A:  Perfect for that. The valve action is very smooth.

A:  Thank you for contacting Danco. This diverter allows for the water supply volume to be turned down at the showerhead. When the water is turned down to a dribble, it does offer the benefit of keeping your water warm while the shower is in use.

A:  After installing it, it leaked about one drop in 20 seconds, much less than without it. I'm using it as a shut-off valve until I can replace the shower valve.

A:  Generally, replace the hot/cold water hardware. A lot of handymen can handle this with no problem. A real plumber is (almost) always a good choice.

A:  Thank you for your inquiry. Typically you would change the faucet stem or cartridge to resolve the dripping. There are some helpful How-To Guides available at https://www.danco.com/support/how-to-center/.