Low-water flow mystery solved

[bpaikman]

We had improved the water flow at the kitchen sink - Cleaned the head, and the line (I'm still I'm going to soak the head in vinegar later).
But the bathroom fucet has gotten worse it was so bad that I was washing my hands at the kitchen sink instead of the bathroom. Shower is fine.
I had previously unscrewed the screen at the bathroom faucet and cleaned it ....but decided to take a very close look at that part and lo and behold there was a flow restrictor buried in it it's hard to describe but I have not seen anything quite like it ....I tried my best to clean it out but no luck... I'm gonna try soaking it in vinegar.
Without that screw-in nozzle/restrictor, water pours out like Niagara Falls. Why I didn't tested that way before, I don't know.
Anyhow, we're happy now.

 

[Neal]

Aerators (water savers) are notorious for this and definitely a first check for others to learn from.

 

[Bob K4TAX]

You can use Lime-A-Way to soak faucet aerators and showerheads. I find that to be better than vinegar.

Thanks for reporting back with your findings and solution.

 

[bpaikman]

You can use Lime-A-Way to soak faucet aerators and showerheads. I find that to be better than vinegar.

Thanks for reporting back with your findings and solution.

Good idea!

 

[bpaikman]

Aerators (water savers) are notorious for this and definitely a first check for others to learn from.

I was frustrated and sometimes I just don't see clearly.