DeltaFaucet RP18508SS Masco Aerator for 2.2 GPM, Stainless

I have a white Delta faucet that is about 8 years old. The aerator was a bit clogged up so I thought rather than clean it out, I would replace it. I found this red 2.2 gpm aerator on Amazon and ordered it. It arrived about 30 minutes ago, but to my great surprise, it is not red, but green. These things are color-coded. Red means 2.2 gpm. Green is a lower rating, I believe 1.5 gpm, but it could also be 1.2 gpm. I opened the envelope it came in, installed it on my faucet, and then filled up a gallon milk jug, timing it as best I could. I got about 50 seconds. I then reinstalled my old 2.2 stock aerator, and got about 30 seconds. MUCH faster! Yes, something is not right here! The little shipping envelope says "2.2 gpm." The aerator itself has 2.2 gpm printed on it. But it sure as heck isn't 2.2 gpm! The green color is a red flag (pun) for me.Back it goes!

I bought this because my old Delta 400 faucet with the original aerator started to “spit” water. It was not the washer, but some issue with the water stream.This product is listed as a direct Delta replacement and 2.2 GPM same rating as the one on the faucet.When I installed it, the column of water was straight and tight, but way smaller, less flow than the original aerator. This, despite the exact same GPM rating on the metal piece.I pulled the new aerator apart, split the restrictor, and swapped it for the top part from the original aerator.Now I have a smooth column of water and the volume of water is the same as before.So this part probably does not flow 2.2 GPM.

Bought one of this original to replace the bathroom sink with horrible water flow.Shaving my face took me forever, since the water flow was so week, it could not clean out the razor blades.You also get a better hand wash with this, since it actually knocks all of the soap off your hands, no more residue from soap.I liked this so much, ordered 2 more for kitchen sink ( knocks all of the food off of the dishes now easily ) and other bathroom, now I get great strong streams of water everywhere!Once you try this, you will not use anything else.I will 100% order more in the future, If I move to a new place.

I knew the aerator on my Delta Pilar Waterfall faucet was clogged so I removed it and flushed it to my best ability. No visible particles could be seen and couldn't see how to disassemble it completely.I ordered this replacement but was afraid I'd need a totally new faucet - my old faucet had terrible water flow, spray pattern and dribbled for several seconds after shutting it off.Fortunately, this aerator came today and when I swapped out the old one, it's like I have a brand new faucet. Perfect spray pattern and absolutely no dribbling after shutting off the handle. This literally saved me nearly $250!

The faucet, in one of our bathrooms, began 'issuing' small black particles whenever the faucet was operated. Upon removal of the aerator, I found that the screen had deteriorated with the passage of time (19+ years). This new aerator fit the faucet completely and works as it should. This was a simple fix for a common problem.

ProBeautifully polished brassFit with no problemWater flow is excellentConThey printed the product details across most of the face making it look like poop. The picture they use in the add is miss leading. Look for a better part if you want it to look good and not like an industrial plumbing part.

We have brass faucets and the aerator portion had lost its brass. That made our faucets look old. I was about to order new faucets but decided to simply replace the aerator. They now look good again and I saved money. This aerator looks better than the original one when it was new. Very happy!!

I've recently fixed two Delta kitchen faucets to original flow conditions. The aerator seems a bit pricey but eliminating the aggravation of the worn out one is well worth the investment. Recommended!