bathroomfaucet
How do I remove my bath mixer tap regulator? Its quite thin compared to all the videos and photos ive seen of people removing theirs. I bought new female+male aerators but struggling to remove it from the bath tap. Im not sure because its rusted or what but it doesnt budge.
I know its rusty and I wanted to remove the entire mixer tap but cant due to plumbing issues.
I found a company named Neoperl that makes a rectangular aerator which is what I believe you need:
Check to see if there is a nut just below the handle which the stem comes out of. If this is a laundry faucet or the type that projects from a wall there may be a connecting nut that allows the faucet to swivel into alignment with the supply pipe. Either way use a crescent (adjustable jaw) wrench or as @bib mentioned tape or a rag to protect the faucet from being marred.
Best Answer
Try grabbing it with a pair of Channeloks,vise grips or regular pliers. Don't worry about scratching it up since you're replacing it. You'll want to turn it counterclockwise, or clockwise if you're looking down from the top, to remove it.