Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
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Tip - Faucet Aerator Tool
If you haven't removed your faucet aerators in a long time, good luck, especially if you have a plastic "hidden" recessed aerator. These come with a round plastic tool for removal, but I spent several days trying unsuccessfully to remove two aerators. I had a plumber at my house doing another project and I asked him to remove it. He couldn't and suggested that I buy a new kitchen faucet. Today, I received this Danco tool from Amazon, and the aerator came right off.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CWM4PBX...roduct_details |
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In 40 years of home ownership and DIY experiences, I have never had an occasion to remove one.
I have a softner to avoid these hardwater problems. Last edited by Toymeister; 01-10-2024 at 07:44 PM. |
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Welcome to Florida. The hard water can absolutely clog aerators, and frequently removing and cleaning them is beneficial to water flow.
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If that Plummer didn't remove it trying to get you to buy a new faucet. Personally I would NOT hire them again.
Hope your recommendation will help others. |
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I've destroyed aerators in the process of trying to remove them. They are plastic, and can be a beyotch to remove. That being said, in most cases, they can be replaced, assuming the plumber (or homeowner) has the correct replacement.
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I don't think he was trying to sell me a faucet. I was not going to pay him to replace the aerator or the faucet. But, I was happy to find a tool that provides enough torque to remove the aerator. The round plastic ones do not.
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Last edited by RPDaly; 02-04-2024 at 08:50 AM. |
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On the same subject I soak our shower head over night in vinegar
and what a difference it made. It made the stream so much softer then before. |
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Another way to do it is to use a 2 inch sewing needle. Stick the needle into each hole in the shower head and wiggle it. It takes about 2 minutes, and you will be amazed at how it improves the flow.
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Never know when I might need one and haven’t made the add a water softener or not decision yet Toymeister, so one is on its way to tape under my sink as well. Thanks for the suggestion.
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Laura and Michael new to DeLuna in Fall 2022 |
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Thank you for letting us know about this tool. Also, thank you for needle and vinegar tips too!
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I'm not handy, but I sent for a replacement kit from Amazon, they sent me a replacement kit with a little plastic tool and a number of filters of different sizes. Once I found the size, I needed I replaced it within minutes and now just order the aerators I need for the bathroom and kitchen faucets. What I did find even though I have an expensive water filter for the whole house and my aerators do not get cloaked they do seem to get dirty. Call me delicate, but I don't want to be drinking that dirt water, so I change these aerators occasionally need it or not.
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I agree. IMPOSSIBLE to remove. Same with plumber. Had new one installed. Bought identical faucet from Amazon. Discounted price.
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Before you try to remove, try spraying/splashing some vinegar on.
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