Originally Posted by
GAILBFS
I would like to know how to get the screen out of the pull out handle of my Ladylux (not cafe) kitchen faucet. water flow is 1 gal/min (hot and cold) and I understand that it should be 2.2 gal/min ,
I'm not sure if you've solved your problem, but I wanted to share my experience. I've been suffering with poor flow from my Ladylux faucet ever since I installed it 6 months ago. It was taking me 10 seconds to get a pint of cold water from it. I had repeatedly cleaned the screens etc to no avail. Today I bit the bullet and took the thing apart. Flow was the same speed from the hose without the sprayer on, so I figured the problem was upstream. Took the cartridge apart - no blockage. I took the hose off and let a pan fill underneath the faucet (where the snap hose connector attaches). LOTS of water. I had a look at the snap connector. It seems to have some sort of flow-limiting valve built in. Took out my drill and drilled out the valve to a diameter of maybe 3/16". Put everything back together. Result = no leaks and I can fill a pan of water in seconds now!
Disclaimer - I bought the faucet on eBay. The snap connector is red and black. The replacement parts I have seen online are yellow and black. I'm not sure whether my connector is intended for v high pressure situations or is ex-display. Anyway, the limiting point in this faucet seems to be built into the upstream hose connector. Hope this helps someone.