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Looking to replace the filters of my kitchen tap


If some one could guide me what are these things called and where can i get the replacements? as they got broken and now the water comes out of tap splashing. looking for a affordable options. :smile:


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  • grumpy_codger
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    Rock_007 said:

    If some one could guide me what are these things called and where can i get the replacements? 

    https://www.google.com/search?q=tap+aerator
  • Rock_007
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    Thanks for the reply.
    I had a look, seems like they come in different sizes so mine is female, i have tried to use the measuring tape to get the diameter seems like its between 22-25mm, is there a away to accurately measure the diameter or if they comes with standard sizes. 
  • WIAWSNB
    WIAWSNB Posts: 3,112 Forumite
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    Any chance you know the make of your tap?
  • grumpy_codger
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    edited 18 June 2025 at 1:26PM
    Rock_007 said:
    Thanks for the reply.
    I had a look, seems like they come in different sizes so mine is female, i have tried to use the measuring tape to get the diameter seems like its between 22-25mm, is there a away to accurately measure the diameter or if they comes with standard sizes. 
    The way to measure accurately is to use a calliper, but the standard sizes seem to be 18, 20, 22, 24 (outside diameter of the male thread) - and this sort of accuracy is achievable with a measuring tape or a ruler.
  • Rodders53
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    Take it into a decent plumbers merchant and they'll probably have ones the right size to sell you.
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