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Water aeration is the process of increasing or maintaining the oxygen saturation of water in both natural and artificial environments. Aeration techniques are commonly used in pond, lake, and reservoir management to address low oxygen levels or algal blooms.

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  1. R

    Aerator on kitchen tap - Can it be removed?

    Hi, I've just purchased a portable washing machine and want to connect it to my kitchen tap. I know I'm going to need an adapter to connect it, but am struggling to work out if the aerator in the tap is removable. I can see 'Airforce' written on the side of the aerator and the aerator has...
  2. S

    How can I get this aerator out?

    I want to install a faucet diverter, but this aerator does not seem like one of the usuall ones. Does anybody know how to get it out? I took a photo Bildschirm-foto-2023-02-08-um-19-54-25 hosted at ImgBB - https://ibb.co/Tmd84xt
  3. C

    Can some aerators not come out?

    Hi, I’m looking at removing an aerator to install a filter on the tap in my bathroom. I’ve been trying with a sticky pad and pliers and it’s not budging whatsoever. Not sure if i’m doing it wrong (mainly trying counter clockwise to get it off, tho tried clockwise at some point too out of...
  4. A

    Aerator sound through toilets

    We have an evergreen treatment plant, less than 12 months old. The toilets make a constant gurgling sound. After eliminating all sources, finally discovered it is the aerator noise. (Turned off the aerator and noise stopped) Was told by plumber that this is normal, as the aerator noise is...
  5. dilligaf

    Aerator For Kitchen Mixer Tap Doesn't Screw All The Way Up!

    I purchased a tow aerators for my kitchen mixer tap now but neither will screw all the way up even with the rubber washer taken out, it leaves about a 3mm gap. Any ideas on what I can do?
  6. E

    Aerator In Bathroom Sink Causes Water To Back Up In Faucet

    Hi, I took off the aerator on my bathroom sink. When I put it back on, it caused problems. When I turn on the water with the aerator in place, the water backs up into the base of the faucet and runs on to the floor through the hole where the rod for the sink stopper is. I'm not sure that is...
  7. A

    Leak since replacing aerator

    I have a pedestal sink. The female aerator was clogged. I bought another one. Screwed it in tight and immediately it started leaking behind the sink. I took it off and ran the water without the aerator and it did not leak. The new aerator is the same diameter but just slightly shorter. Is it the...
    • Apriljh5
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    • aerator america leak replacing since usa
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: USA
  8. T

    Mixer Tap Help!

    Hi All, Brand new to this forum so please be kind! Recently taken in a project to redo my ensuite and have thoroughly enjoyed the process of learning new skills along the way however I'm coming across is bit of a stumbling block with regards to a mixer tap. I decided to bring a main cold...
    • timf999
    • Thread
    • aerator america help mixer mixer tap pluming tap usa
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: USA
  9. B

    rectangular faucet aerator

    Hi everyone, I have a rectangle single fountain mixer tap in my bathroom basin, but the issue is the water goes everywhere and the flow is like a waterfall and when fully opened it gushes everywhere. The tap looks similar to this one Modern Bathroom Mono Basin Sink Mixer Tap Curved Spout Lever...
    • BobbyJoe
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    • aerator america faucet usa
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: USA
  10. M

    Help with retrofitting aerator to Blanco kitchen Tap

    Hello all hope you can help, I'm not a plumber so please excuse any incorrect terminology I use ha. I have a Blanco mixer kitchen tap that camp as a kit with a Blanco sink. The current Aerator? is just a standard plastic thread on piece and is the original one that came with the tap. The...
    • Morgiee
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    • aerator blanco help kitchen tap
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Ireland
  11. J

    Removing recessed aerator which has crumbled? No grooves for aerator keys!

    Hi - we came back after a few months to our flat and all taps in the flat have fine water pressure except one bathrooms. I think the tap has become clogged up and i think it has a recessed aerator. You will see in picture 1 and 2 (number in red in top left) - this is the tap and can see the...
    • jazzbal007
    • Thread
    • aerator america recessed removing usa which
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: USA
  12. J

    Grohe Lady Lux splashes - can aerator be changed?

    We have a Grohe Ladylux Pro Dual Spray pull down kitchen faucet, 32244 We like the look of it but on the default spray is a solid stream through the center that splashes up from the sink a lot. When you press the button to change spray the alternate spray is a bunch of thin streams around the...
    • jbsjbs
    • Thread
    • aerator america changed grohe usa
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: USA
  13. gmartine

    Spirotech deaerator, used one?

    Anybody used one on a system? Found one in the shed, looks unused but no idea how long it's been there. Sounds like the float assembly still operates but not sure whether to risk it on an install, mind you they offer a 20yr guarantee so should be okay. SpiroVent microbubble deaerators - brass...
  14. K

    Bath tap aerator - imperial size

    I'm looking for a replacement aerator for some old mixer bath taps. The diameter of the part is 1 inch. If there is old stock available anywhere I would really like to know, please. The name on the tap tops is Tiber.
  15. T

    Can't find a 26mm tap aerator anywhere?

    Hi all, the aerator on my kitchen tap has worn out over time and needs replaced. I measured it at 26mm, and upon searching, found that such a thing didn't appear to exist. Thinking I may have been measuring wrong, I ordered both a 24mm (which was too small) and a 28mm (which was too big). I'm...
  16. A

    Replace Kitchen tap aerator difficulty

    Hello Everyone! I am very new to plumbing :) I am trying to open the kitchen mixer tap faucet, to replace the aerator, but its too jammed to open. I tried using this tool - https://www.savewatersavemoney.co.uk/products/view/744/tap-inserts-twin-pack.html, but didn't help. I tried the regular...
  17. M

    Plastic Aerator stuck

    Hi, I have been trying to remove a plastic aerator - there's no issue with scaling I just want to fit a diverter valve - I have used an adjustable wrench, which slipped and then tried Vise Grips which slipped with a cloth protecting the plastic aerator and mangled it without the cloth - still...
  18. N

    Kitchen Tap Aerator

    Does anyone recognise this kitchen tap?
  19. I

    Help needed removing aerator.

    trying to remove the aerator on the mixer tap in my bath. No obvious means to remove it, it's a male connector and is flush with the tap. No obvious notch to insert a screwdriver in. Have tried some needle nose pliers on it but any more force will break the spokes. Some bad pictures to show you...
    • idiotwind
    • Thread
    • aerator help help needed needed obviously problem remove removing unscrew
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
  20. W

    Air lock in gravity system

    I changed the pump and the three way port valve on a pumped gravity system. I filled the system (it took ages) and now have an air lock on the system, no water upstairs in the radiators. I've drained it down and tried to fill it again, it's even worse now. Would it be best to leave the system...
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