Types of Water Aerators – Uses & Benefits

Contrary to popular belief, water aerators don’t result in less pressure. When chosen correctly, a tap aerator can purify your water and offer the same pleasurable pressure you’re used to when washing your hands, brushing your teeth, and doing other routine tasks. Here are some benefits and tips for choosing the best type of water aerator.

What is a Water Aerator

A tap water aerator is a small piece with a mesh screen that you can attach to the end of your faucet. The purpose of a tap aerator is to break up your water stream by adding air to it, to reduce the water flow, yet maintain the same pressure.

Tap aerators have many benefits including:

• Minimal splashing and fewer accidental slips and injuries that can occur from unnoticed splashing
• Less faucet noise
• Less expensive water bills
• Improved filtration
• Improved pressure
• Less water wasted

Now that you’re aware of the many benefits of tap aerators, read on to find out about the different kinds, so you can easily select the best fit for you.

Types of Water Aerators

There are many factors that come into play when selecting a tap aerator. From size and style to pressure, here are some things to look out for when buying and installing tap aerators in your home.

Style

The three most common types of water aerators include

1. Aerated: The most basic type, which is air mixed with water
2. Spray: A small shower-like spray
3. Laminar: A non-splash stream of water

Use

Different types of water aerators come with different levels, restrictions, and uses. The type of aerator you need depends on what you’ll be using it for. For example, if you’re looking to install a water aerator on a faucet you mainly use to just wash your hands, you should probably consider one of the lowest volume aerators, whereas if you’re looking for one that works for larger amounts of water, you might need much higher volume.

Amount of Water Saved

All tap aerators help conserve water and energy, but each type does so to a certain degree. In general, installing a tap aerator can save nearly 70 liters of water per day, also saving money and energy. At Pure Blue Solutions, you can find a number of different models that range from 0.1 liters per minute to 3.8 liters per minute.

Cleaning a Tap Aerator

Tap aerators need to be cleaned regularly as they also trap heavy metals and can get clogged, resulting in a slower interrupted flow. Simply detach it and rinse it every now and then or soak it in water and white vinegar.

While water aerators do a great job at saving water, it is also imperative that you do your part too. Here are some great ways to start saving water at home.