Remove faucet aerator


  • Plumbing
  • Notting Hill
  • Posted 16th Mar 2026

I need help removing a very stuck recessed (cache) aerator from my kitchen tap. The aerator is heavily limescaled and I’ve been unable to remove it with a cache aerator key.

The goal is to remove the aerator so that I can install a Puure faucet water filter. The tap appears to use a small cache aerator (likely around M18.5 but not sure at all).

Ideally I need someone with the proper aerator removal tools who can safely remove it without damaging the faucet. Once removed, I may also need help confirming the correct adapter so the filter can be installed.

This should be a quick job for someone experienced with plumbing or faucet aerators.
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