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Do sink aerators reduce splashing?

last month

This might be a no-brainer, but does having a sink aerator reduce splashing? I'm working with someone who restores antique faucets and they don't have aerators. I just got to wondering, could this cause issues? If anyone has knowledge in this area, I'd be grateful to hear your experiences!

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millworkman
last month
Yes as it it mixes air into the water, making it into smaller streams and thus reducing splashing.
oldhousebuffs thanked millworkman
wdccruise
last month
But the real advantage is that it makes the stream much stronger with the same amount of water. If I remove the aerator from my bathroom faucets, the stream is barely a dribble. Replace the aerator and the faucet is again usable. An old faucet may be a real water hog if allowed unconstrained flow.
oldhousebuffs thanked wdccruise
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