Bathroom Faucet Sputtering

Hi There,

We recently renovated our bathroom.

The new sink faucet is this one: https://secure.img1-fg.wfcdn.com/docresources/818/39/397966.pdf

There are a couple of issues with this faucet that I'm hoping someone can help shed light on.

1. The handle 'wiggles'/is loose.
2. The faucet is not giving much pressure and is sputtering.

For #1: I'm wondering if this could be caused by the fact that the contractor used pex instead of copper? How can we fix this? Would silicone help?

For #2: This was a problem when the faucet was first installed but less so. It's been getting worse. I mentioned it to the contractor and he first said it was like that because the faucet is designed to be low-flow and so there's a lot of air being aerated in. But, like I said, the issue is getting worse so I can't imagine that's the only issue. The contractor also said it could be caused by the fact that the plumbing to the bathroom was off for awhile while he was doing the reno and, because we live in an old house, particulate could have built up in the pipes and gotten stuck in the filter piece at the end of the spout and could be causing this.

This seems like it could be an explanation because, if I remove the filter, we seem to get pretty good pressure.

So, is there some way to just replace the filter piece or would that be a waste of time because it will just get gunked up again?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

Krystle

the aerator is what you removed....try cleaning it with some hot water the debris should come out in it doesn't you can get them anywhere leave the aerator off use hot and cold for a bit to flush the lines

I did try flushing it but no luck. The aerator seems to be integrated into the end of the spout and I haven't been able to remove it from there. I guess it's just one piece and I have to replace the whole end bit?

depending on the faucet with it comes a small plastic wrench looks round with grooves in it if you know the brand they could help with getting info on it

Krystle said:

I did try flushing it but no luck. The aerator seems to be integrated into the end of the spout and I haven't been able to remove it from there. I guess it's just one piece and I have to replace the whole end bit?

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Look at the PDF link you sent as well as this picture in the instructions.
It should screw out. CCW(Looking up from the sink.)

Diehard said:

Look at the PDF link you sent as well as this picture in the instructions.
It should screw out. CCW(Looking up from the sink.)

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Yeah, it does. But it's not like it's a piece inside only. The end of the spout (which is visible on the outside) has the aerator integrated into it. It's one piece. So, to replace the aerator, I'll have to get a piece that's the same colour. I'm sure it's available. Just hard to find because our faucet is matte black and those parts are always the biggest pain to find. :/