A fine mesh adapted to a faucet or showerhead to attenuate the liquid's flow and reduce the force of its stream thus reducing hot water consumption and conserving energy for heating water. Also referred to as low-flow taps or showerheads. See also flow restrictor.
snap-on or screw-on device for a faucet; fills flowing water w/ air bubbles & controls splashing
A device for adding diffused air into the tank for the purpose of aiding the flow of dry product during unloading.
The screen in your faucets that mix water and air for a better flow. Can also define landscaping equipment used for potting plugs in your yard to aerate the soil.
A tool used to create new passages for air and moisture in a compost pile.
A small, removable extension at the tip of a sink faucet that mixes streaming water with air to reduce splashing and conserve water.
A small device that is normally at the end of a faucet spout, used to mix air into flowing water to reduce splashing.
Located at the end of kitchen and bathroom faucets. It mixes air with the water in order to provide a smooth, splash-free flow of water. Debris and mineral deposits may gradually collect in the aerator, restricting the flow of water.
A device used to infuse air into a liquid. An example is the aerator on the tip of a water faucet. This feature may also be found on some dishwasher faucet adaptors.(Added: 8-Sep-1999 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)
A device at the end of a faucet spout which mixes air into flowing water.
An apparatus that mixes air into flowing water. It is screwed onto the end of a faucet spout to help reduce splashing.
A device for oxygenating water or filling the water flow with air bubbles. On kitchen faucets, it enables a faucet to provide different flows of water, from stream to spray.
The diverter/screen unit that is screwed onto the end of a faucet to control splashing and to restrict water flow.
The round screened screw-on tip of a sink spout; mixes water and air for a smooth flow
A device screwed into the end of a faucet spout that mixes air into flowing water, and controls flow to reduce splashing. It sometimes contains a baffle to reduce flow to 2.5 gpm.
A device attached to the end of a faucet that mixes air into flowing water..
A part at the end of a faucet spout which mixes air into the dropping water, thereby aerating the water.
A device for fluffing (or decreasing the density of) and cooling sand by the admixture of air. See Molding Sand.
Faucet end point device that draws atmospheric air into the solid water stream to create an air and water mix (white aerated stream) that does not splash on dishes and pans.
a mechanical device that transfers oxygen from air into solution
A device that is screwed into the end of a faucet spout that incorporates air into flowing water, and controls flow to reduce splashing. Many aerators restrict flow to 2.5 gallons per minute (gpm).