Bath sink faucet aerator

[Socal-Paul]

Our bathroom sink aerator wasn't allowing enough flow to start the water heater. After trying the special tools I ended up breaking it out only to find there were no threads, it appears it was pressed in. I found the exact size at a hardware store but was unable to press it in, it was easier just to replace the faucet. Just a heads up for anyone having a similar problem.

 

[Oregon_Camper]

The factory faucet was unable to simply screw off the aerator head...allowing you to rinse it out? Not sure I have ever seen that.

 

[Socal-Paul]

Don't know what happened but it would not unscrew. I purchased a couple of wrench sets none would slip inside between the aerator and the housing. I tried to push the closest one against the aerator and turn but it just wouldn't turn. The aerator was green I purchased a green one and it matched in size to the one removed but it was to large to just go in the housing. First time I've run across this issue.

 

[RockDr896]

Don't know what happened but it would not unscrew. I purchased a couple of wrench sets none would slip inside between the aerator and the housing. I tried to push the closest one against the aerator and turn but it just wouldn't turn. The aerator was green I purchased a green one and it matched in size to the one removed but it was to large to just go in the housing. First time I've run across this issue.

Interesting indeed....I would have done the same and replaced the fixture, with a major brand that will be supported. I also replaced my shower fixture with a residential mixer....all brass.