Take apart a kitchen spray-head?

Hi Forum Folke,

I have a Peerless RP70196 two-handle kitchen faucet with independent spray head (see pic.)

The spray pattern from the sprayhead is just all messed up; streams of water shooting off in all different directions, some holes entirely blocked.

I've done the soak-in-vinegar thing; even tried heating the vinegar to accelerate the process. Used a cutting-torch-tip cleaner to ream out the holes as best I could; still, the spray pattern is nowhere near the nice, even, all-holes-equal-and-straight pattern it had when new.

I'd like to get the thing apart for a good mechanical cleaning (lot of particulate junk in the water supply; small stuff, usually passes through, but getting caught in the sprayhead. Shows up in the shower-head too).

I simply cannot see any setscrews, pins, or any other kind of retainer to start the process. I know the thing was a pile of parts once, and it was assembled into it's current form, so it must be possible to reverse the process. Any clue as to how that might be done? Thanks!!

the spray head probably doesn't come apart..... you can get one at any hardware store....

Treat yourself to a new faucet. If it’s at all old(ish) the time to replace the sprayer is just not worth it. Pick up a Moen and you get a lifetime warranty. They will send you parts forever if anything happens.

Vinegar isn't strong enough. Get a container of CLR, and let that sprayer soak in it for an hour or two. If this is calcium buildup, it will dissolve it.

Spray head is not serviceable. Contact Delta/Peerless for a free replacement.

SHR is right. Replacement is the only solution.

Thanks, all. It's not a matter of money... for me it's just the challenge and sheer curiosity. I'm one of those guys who doesn't feel like I really own something until I know it inside and out, usually disassembling it at least partially in the process. Do they just not come apart (like glued during assembly, or snap-fit) at all, or is it just a royal pain in the posterior to get them apart?

I don't think it's just calcium or some other mineral buildup; I've taken other stuff apart, and there's actual particles, almost like fine sand (but very dark) and/or flakes. More of a mechanical/debris issue than a mineral/scale buildup.

They are pressure fit or sealed via vibration which melts the joints together.

Get a band saw and cut the thing in half the long way. Then just get a new one

Why waste your time with this? It’s a spray head. Pull trigger, valve opens and sprays water through clogged holes. What is more to dissect.