Oatey 800-224LF Recessed Cache Aerator 1.5 Gpm

Product Description

The OATEY 800-224LF is a recessed cache aerator rated at 1.5 gallons per minute, designed for installation in faucet spouts where a concealed, tamper-resistant aerator is required. The cache-style housing sits flush inside the spout end, keeping the aerator hidden from view and protected from unauthorized removal without the proper key tool. At 0.01 pounds, the unit is compact and lightweight, making it straightforward to swap in during faucet service calls or low-flow retrofit work. This is a lead-free (LF) compliant component, meeting potable water standards. Plumbers and facilities maintenance techs are the primary installers for this type of fitting.

Recessed cache aerators are commonly specified in commercial restrooms, healthcare facilities, schools, and other public-access environments where vandal resistance and water conservation compliance are priorities. The 1.5 GPM flow rate supports low-flow mandates found in many state and local plumbing codes. Installation is a direct replacement task on compatible faucet spouts that accept a recessed cache aerator insert, requiring only the matching cache key tool for removal and seating.

Key Features

• 1.5 GPM flow rate supports low-flow plumbing code requirements
• Recessed cache design conceals the aerator inside the spout for tamper resistance
• Lead-free (LF) construction for potable water compliance
• Compact form factor at approximately 1.95 inches length and 1.4 inches height
• Sold individually (each) for single-unit replacement jobs

Compatibility

Designed as a replacement recessed cache aerator for faucet spouts that accept a standard cache-style aerator insert at 1.5 GPM. Confirm spout thread size and cache key compatibility before installation.

Installation Notes

Installation and replacement of faucet aerators is typically performed by a licensed plumber or qualified maintenance technician. Shut off the water supply to the faucet before beginning any aerator service. A cache aerator key tool specific to this aerator style is required for removal and proper seating - do not attempt to remove or install using pliers or other improvised tools, as this can damage the spout interior. Verify local plumbing code requirements for flow rate compliance before specifying this aerator in new installations.