Problem 1: Loud water stream with thin-walled stainless steel sinks
Do you have a thin-walled stainless steel sink at home? Then you're probably familiar with this: the faucet's water stream noisily hits the bottom of the sink.
How to solve three problems with kitchen faucets
Kitchen faucets have their place in the kitchen, but they can have their pitfalls. Too loud a water stream, excessive water and energy consumption, annoying splashing: In this article, we show you how to solve these three common problems with kitchen faucets simply and effectively.
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Solution 1: The Crystal aerator
This is where the Crystal aerator comes into its own. It ensures a particularly compact and almost silent water stream. So you can turn on the faucet without making any noise in the kitchen. › You can find out more about the Crystal aerator here. You can buy it online, › for example here (only in Germany and Austria) or ask your plumber of choice.
Problem 2: Saving water means a long wait
Many of you want to save water in the kitchen. This can be more environmentally friendly—especially when it comes to hot water—because less water needs to be heated, which saves energy. Lower water and energy consumption can also reduce utility bills—whether and by how much depends, among other things, on the proportion of hot water you use, your usage habits, the method of water heating, and local water, wastewater, and energy prices. In everyday life, and especially in the kitchen, saving water shouldn’t feel like a wait—for example, when you want to fill a pot quickly.
Solution 2: The Mini Ecobooster aerator
That’s where the Mini Ecobooster aerator comes in. It lets you switch between a water-saving mode and a boost mode with higher flow. This way, you can conserve water in your daily routine while still working quickly when needed. A quick flick of the wrist is all it takes to temporarily increase the water flow. › You can find more information about the Mini Ecobooster here. You can purchase it at plumbing supply stores or home improvement stores, › as well as online here (available only in Germany and Austria).
Problem 3: Uncontrolled splashing when turning on the faucet
Another common problem is that too much water comes out at once when you turn on the faucet in the kitchen and everything around the sink gets wet. This can be particularly annoying when the surfaces are delicate or while doing the dishes. The water splashes uncontrollably and you have to wipe everything dry afterwards.
Solution 3: The Smooth Open aerator
The Smooth Open aerator can help here. It is equipped with a damper that prevents too much water from coming out at once when you turn it on. This keeps your kitchen dry and clean. › You can find out more about the Smooth Open aerator here. You can also buy this aerator in specialist shops, DIY stores or online.
Aerator good, (almost) everything good
Kitchen faucets can quickly become a nuisance due to noise, inefficient water saving or uncontrolled splashing. However, with the right aerators – the Crystal, Mini Ecobooster or Smooth Open – these problems can be easily solved. Just give it a try!
Are you unsure which aerator fits your tap? The three presented here fit all taps with an M22 or M24 thread. › You can find out more about choosing the right aerator here.