kitchen tap problem

tomreid

I'm fed up with the splashing I get when turning on the cold water on my kitchen tap. I was thinking about buying an aerator (thats a little chrome, directional anti-splash thingy you can put on the end of the tap to prevent ... well splashing)
It took me an age to find what the name of one of these little blighters is never mind where I can find one. It needs to be able to fit onto a hexagonal screw. Incidentally the tap doesn't have a spout to speak of so those cheap rubber things you can buy wont do.

Any help appreciated

Mecoconuts

Sounds llike you need to fit a 'Check Valve' under the sink on the supply just before it gets to the tap.

You may even find there is one already fitted somewhere along the pipe and you just need to give it a little turn to reduce the pressure a little.

Make sure the valve isn't in line with any other appliances like a washing machine etc though as it may need the pressure.

woodbutcher_2

Saw something on an energy/water saving website.Little inserts that go in the tap end to reduce water flow and therefore save water.They are starting to appear on shop bought taps now.Can't remember what the site was called but i am sure a search will find something.

weekendwarrior

You can fit an Isolating valve on the pipes that feed the tap and then close them slightly to reduce the flow.