Help needed removing aerator.

[idiotwind]

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 what I mean:

Thanks,
Ed

 

[rpm]

Does it unscrew?

 

[idiotwind]

No obviously. Will try photos again.
Won't allow me to post a image
thanks,
Ed

 

[lame plumber]

why remove something that is designed to be there? it helps mix the hot n cold to stop you getting scalded

 

[mountainman]

It could be blocked.

 

[rpm]

No obviously. Ed

Why the obviously? :hand:
Your post was there for 12hrs without reply before I chipped in with an idea,
Good luck with it, I`m out!

 

[lame plumber]

It could be blocked.

then the post would be, how do I unblock my mixer outlet?

 

[rpm]

then the post would be, how do I unblock my mixer outlet?

Problem is the general public don`t always approach things in a logical way, how many times you been told one thing over the phone only to find the problem is different.

 

[lame plumber]

Problem is the general public don`t always approach things in a logical way, how many times you been told one thing over the phone only to find the problem is different.

normally get told exactly whats wrong according to a; the servicing guide or b; their mate down the pub knows or c; it isnt rocket science and is the following..........

 

[Rickster123]

No obviously.
Ed

What a great way to help... Not! My bet is that it does unscrew... Obviously!

 

[mountainman]

Many of the cheapo taps have pressed in aerators, they usually come out easily. Not necessarily in one piece though.

 

[rpm]

Am I`m right in thinking that should it break you can buy a new one?

 

[mountainman]

If it's a cheap tap, I wouldn't waste my time trying to source an aerator.

 

[rpm]

Thats fair enough but I thought I read that they can be brought, just can`t remember where.

 

[mountainman]

They probably can be bought but more likely off the interweb nowadays.
I'd rather have my legs waxed than spend time on t'web buying a 50p item for an elderly tap.

 

[idiotwind]

rpm and others:
I'm really sorry for my previous reply. I came across like a right idiot - "no obviously" was meant to be "not obviously", as I can't see how to unscrew it. I want to remove it to clean it and give it a proper descale, it's nearly totally blocked.
Apologetically,
Ed

 

[stevetheplumber]

i doubt it

 

[mountainman]

Which; tracking down an obscure tap component or leg waxing?

 

[lame plumber]

pair of grips pn the end of the outlet normally unscrews them or as mentioned tap tap tap and its cleared

 

[drip-dry]

maybe fitring one of these,i did for fun on mine last week,only a couple of quid..goes with me shower head...may seem a little naff..but after a hard day of graft...with the shower lcd running and the basin tap.....after 10mins am ready to get on
down...might go and check out disco balls now..oh ..yey...bet it unscrews..

 

[rpm]

rpm and others:
I'm really sorry for my previous reply. I came across like a right idiot - "no obviously" was meant to be "not obviously", as I can't see how to unscrew it. I want to remove it to clean it and give it a proper descale, it's nearly totally blocked.
Apologetically,
Ed

It only limescale so if it was me I`d start by unblocking the holes as best you can even if its with a small nail and a small hammer then use Gel-Kilrock which comes with it`s own brush. Kilrock is strong stuff so have an old tea towel under the tap to catch any drips. This may take more than one application though.

 

[rpm]

maybe fitring one of these,i did for fun on mine last week,only a couple of quid..goes with me shower head...may seem a little naff..but after a hard day of graft...with the shower lcd running and the basin tap.....after 10mins am ready to get on
down...might go and check out disco balls now..oh ..yey...bet it unscrews..

You sure that`s not AP`s local cocktail bar?

 

[Riley]

Disco ball in the shower would be pretty spesh