Timeline for How to replace Moen Finley faucet aerator
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| Jan 4, 2023 at 20:44 | vote | accept | Mandy | ||
| Jan 2, 2023 at 0:52 | comment | added | keshlam | Also, if the problem is mineral buildup, giving it a few taps with a hammer handle (note, I said handle!) might be enough to fracture a few crystals and loosen it's grip. | |
| Jan 2, 2023 at 0:49 | comment | added | keshlam | You might want to consider getting a strap wrench, which lets you wrap a thick rubber strap around the piece and use a lever to turn it: it's designed so leverage from the handle also tightens the strap to strengthen the grip. Since it doesn't need metal to metal contact, it's unlikely to damage the finish. Also be careful about the turning direction: counterclockwise as viewed looking up into the pipe, clockwise when seen from above. That's all assuming that the aerator piece does indeed unscrew, of course; I haven't disassembled one of these. | |
| Dec 31, 2022 at 19:43 | comment | added | DIY75 | it would unscrew turning left, if you must use tools, be gentle not to scratch, make sure you block the drain to prevent parts falling in | |
| Dec 31, 2022 at 19:39 | comment | added | Mandy | Ok thank you. I will try vinegar. It’s on there pretty tight. If I’m looking at the faucet, do I turn it to the left? Someone said bc it’s upside down, the direction is different than you would expect? | |
| Dec 31, 2022 at 18:44 | history | answered | DIY75 | CC BY-SA 4.0 |