Rebuild of old taps - can I still get this part and what is it?

[Ciaoflyer]

Hi
Rebuilding some old kitchen taps but cannot ID the part in the end of the spout. They have broken and I need replacements, anyone help?

 

[Best]

Does the flow of water run ok without that piece and not spray everywhere?
If so then do without it, otherwise recycle the tap as scrap brass and install a new one.

 

[Ciaoflyer]

Does the flow of water run ok without that piece and not spray everywhere?
If so then do without it, otherwise recycle the tap as scrap brass and install a new one.

Not sure as not fitted yet. Is it an anti splash?

 

[snowhead]

It's a diffuser / aerator.
Are you having the tap re-chromed?

 

[Best]

Not sure as not fitted yet. Is it an anti splash?

Yes, basically just there to make the flow better.
You could probably make up one if you could be bothered, or perhaps be lucky to salvage something from an old tap

 

[Ciaoflyer]

It's a diffuser / aerator.
Are you having the tap re-chromed?

They are the original taps from 1975 so just rebuilding to match rest of house. The house is as it was when built and we have a 1970s style, so they look great in the original kitchen. Not thought about re chroming, but is an option.

 

[Ciaoflyer]

Yes, basically just there to make the flow better.
You could probably make up one if you could be bothered, or perhaps be lucky to salvage something from an old tap

May have a go, are they copper?

 

[Best]

May have a go, are they copper?

I think they are all made of brass, if metal.
Copper would also do

 

[Welder]

It's simply an interference fit flow straightener.

The walls of the tap body are cast so flow goes all over if not controlled. Today's versions are plastic and screw or push in.

Perhaps you might consider using a plastic version and somehow sticking it place. Just be very cautious about what you use as it is both illegal & potentially hazardous to health to use the wrong substance.

Personally if making one I'd use A4 stainless.