I'm installing an aerator on a sink in which it's aerator has not been
touched for more than 20 years. It's apparently stuck on there, with
quite a bit of rust on the inside (apparently), or if it's not rust,
it's probably glued on. Are there any suggestions on what I should do?

I've attempted the pliers, the wrench, as well as manually screwing it
off. All of my attempts are 100% fruitless so far. I've even tried the
hair dryer and ice, but that didn't work either.

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I'm installing an aerator on a sink in which it's aerator has not been
touched for more than 20 years. It's apparently stuck on there, with
quite a bit of rust on the inside (apparently), or if it's not rust,
it's probably glued on. Are there any suggestions on what I should do?

I've attempted the pliers, the wrench, as well as manually screwing it
off. All of my attempts are 100% fruitless so far. I've even tried the
hair dryer and ice, but that didn't work either.

Hi,
Tried Channel lock wrench or vice grip?
Tony

shower power has phosphoric acid which will help eat away at the
mineral deposits. or, depending on the fixture, you might just drill
out the old aerator screen to improve the flow if that's your goal. or,
there's replacement fixtures or parts.

you might browse thru the online catalog for a delta faucet spout for
$13.97 for example at www.hdsupply.com
click on the virtual catalog.

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I'm installing an aerator on a sink in which it's aerator has not been
touched for more than 20 years. It's apparently stuck on there, with
quite a bit of rust on the inside (apparently), or if it's not rust,
it's probably glued on. Are there any suggestions on what I should do?

I've attempted the pliers, the wrench, as well as manually screwing it
off. All of my attempts are 100% fruitless so far. I've even tried the
hair dryer and ice, but that didn't work either.

Dumb question time.... are you sure you're turning it the proper direction?

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Regards,
Doug Miller (alphageek at milmac dot com)

It's time to throw all their damned tea in the harbor again.

I'm installing an aerator on a sink in which it's aerator has not been
touched for more than 20 years. It's apparently stuck on there, with
quite a bit of rust on the inside (apparently), or if it's not rust,
it's probably glued on. Are there any suggestions on what I should do?
I've attempted the pliers, the wrench, as well as manually screwing it
off. All of my attempts are 100% fruitless so far. I've even tried the
hair dryer and ice, but that didn't work either.
Dumb question time.... are you sure you're turning it the proper direction?
Not a dumb question at all. On the other hand, if the OP is turning it
correctly, and it's that rusted that it won't budge, I'd suggest he
get a whole new faucet assembly.