Another Aerator with an On/Off Switch

As I had mentioned in my December 18 entry, I do intend to try the other version on aerator with an on/off switch. The earlier version I tried was Danco Perfect Match 36416B that was designed for kitchen use. The other version is the DANCO 2.5 GPM Instant-Off Energy-Saving Aerator which is designed specifically for use in the bathroom. It has a lever (or rod) that lets water flow when you push on it, and stops water from flowing when you let go. An automatic on/off switch. It also has a setting that allows the continuous flow of water.

Why use the Instant-Off aerator?

There are a lot of situations where you need to adjust the water temperature of the sink. Examples are brushing your teeth or washing you face. While using a cup to hold the warm water while brushing your teeth helps, you probably won't do that when washing your face. The result is wasted water as the water continuous to flow while lathering and rinsing. The instant-off feature addresses this issue.

Installation and Use

Installation is simple. Just have an adjustable wrench available to remove the old aerator, then install and hand-tighten the new aerator, then test for leaks. If there is a leak, then use the wrench to tighten, but not too much. One thing you need to look out for is the orientation of the lever. Although water is supposed to flow whether you push, pull or rock the lever from side to side, there is a preferred direction. You should orient the aerator such that this preferred direction matches what you would normally use.

Performance

The Instant-off feature worked as expected. But while I found that setting the continuous flow by pushing the lever up, then twisting it a quarter turn just a little annoying, others in my household found it hard to use. Turns out that some prefer the aerator with an on/off switch (no lever) to the instant-off (with lever). To that I say, “to each his/her own”.