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    Jul 15, 2008, 09:31 AM
    Broken threads in faucet from removing Aerator
    Hi,

    I busted off the threads inside my bathroom faucet while trying to remove what I think is the aerator. I believe it is metal on metal, and I'm wondering how I can go about getting those threads out as simply and quickly as possible.

    Thanks.
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    Jul 15, 2008, 09:55 AM
    It is hard to picture that you could actually snap off the threaded ring from an aerator but anything is possible. You could try a broken bolt removing tool that fits inside the hole and has counerclockwise threads, Easyout jumbo would do it. Screw Extractors | Bolt Extractor | Square Easy Out | Spiral Easy Out
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