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    Dec 4, 2006, 06:41 PM
    Kitchen sink spurts
    Hi,
    My kitchen sink spurts air before water actually flows out of the faucet. Both hot and cold water do this when turned on, roughly 1-2 seconds. What is the most likely cause of this and why? What are some possible resolutions?

    Thanks.
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    Dec 5, 2006, 08:02 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by bcongfoo
    Hi,
    My kitchen sink spurts air before water actually flows out of the faucet. Both hot and cold water do this when turned on, roughly 1-2 seconds. What is the most likely cause of this and why? What are some possible resolutions?

    Thanks.
    Here's what one of our readers found.

    Morrowrj
    New Member Join Date: Dec 2006
    Location: Pittsburgh, Pa
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    I'll bet if you take apart the aerator at the end of your spout you will find a small disc with one small hole in the center or a small round washer with holes around the edge. This is a "water saver" and is usually the cause of this problem. If you remove it and reassemble your aerator (correctly) your pulsing should go away
    Give it a try and let us know. Tom

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