Faucet AeratorsQuick and Complete Basics

What are faucet aerators?~ A faucet aerator, which is also referred to as the tap aerator is an important equipment in the modern plumbing systems.

~ They are installed at the tip of the modern tap systems.

~ The most common aerators can be screwed at the tips of the taps to deliver a non-splashing stream of water.

~ The available configurations have been designed to give different streams such as spray, laminar or aerated flow.

The Market~ The market hosts a wide range of aerators equipment such as the low flow, adaptor systems, laminar, etc.

~ Their primary function is to mix air into the airflow to realize a particular type of flow for the desired application.

~ For example, the laminar faucet aerators are mainly used in healthcare facilities.

Laminar Flow~ Aerated systems are typical in most kitchens and bathrooms.

~Since this equipment should be fitted at the tip of the faucet, they are classified as those with female or male threaded sprout.

~ There are very many designs that are available in the market.

Aerated Tap System~ They have three main parts: a compression washer, round cylinder, and strainer.

~ They are designed with either male or female threads depending on the tap.

~ A good number of aerators are constructed from lead-free steel with either brushed nickel or chrome.

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Male and Female Tap System~ They are constructed from simple mesh screen.

~ This mesh can be constructed from either plastic or metal depending on the nature of the application.

~ Ideally, it is this mesh that divides the water into very small streams with air.

~ Induces high pressure & low water consumption.

Aerator Uses I~ This equipment is screwed onto the end on a tap’s spout.

~ This implies that, when water comes from the supply, it passes through the aerator strainer with very many tiny holes on its surface.

~ The stream of water will turn into very first drops, resulting in a bubbly soft water flow.

~ They vary in sizes depending on the required flow of water.

Aerator Uses II~ The aerators eliminate the unpleasant force that results in splashing.

~ By mixing water with air, it is able to produce a stable stream of water.

~ By using a tap without an aerator, one will be able to realize the importance of the faucet aerators.

Aerator Uses III~ They conserve water; they have proved to be one of the best ways to lower the utility bills by reducing water consumption.

~ A number of aerators that are available in the market are identified by the amount of water they allow to pass through the taps sprout that can be measured in gallons per minute.

Classification~ Full flow aerators which do not restrict the flow of water.

~ The standard aerators that can allow for 2.2 gallons per minute

~ The water saving aerators which can allow for about 1.5 gallons per minute.

This saves up to 30% of water. Of course, there are those that can allow for as little as 1.0 gallons per minute. This saves up to 55% of water.

Benefits~ The good thing with aerators is that one cannot notice this reduction in water quantity or water flow rate.

~ It is important to install this equipment to reduce the high utility bills.