What is a lawn aerator used for? - Garden

It sounds like either your aerator is clogged, or someone has removed the metal screens to use for the combustion of herbal products. If nothing is missing from the aerator, it is probably clogged with white scale. Simply take a baggie filled with vinegar and place it over the aerator fastening it in place with a rubber band. After a couple of hours, remove and scrub with old toothbrush. If this doesn't work, remove the aerator and replace it. It screws right off.

aerator always screw off typically counter clock wise (lefty loosy), but remember the aerator is "upside-down" as you look at it on the faucet arm. There are two types, male threaded and female threaded. Both unscrew from the faucet arm the same. There are at least four different sizes so take the old you with you when you go to replace it. Most times the threads are gunked up by lime and hard water deposits which means a pair of pliers or channel locks along with gentle rotation of the aerator cap will be needed to loosen the threads. Be aware that a washer may tend to stick in the faucet arm opening after you remove the aerator. Stick your pinky into the faucet spout opening and fell if there is a black rubber washer. Replace with a new one in reverse.

Electric Scarifier Lawn Aerat BG SA 1231 Einhell Germany AG
Electric Scarifier Lawn Aerat BG SA 1231 Einhell Germany AG

Once you link to the manufacturer's download page, the English version is the second selection (D/GB... etc.)

There is no fixed price for a lawn aerator as it really depends on your budget and what you need it for but you can buy them for around $100.

Lawn aerators make holes in the lawn extracting plugs of soil. This helps oxygen reach the soil which allows it to breathe.
Water and nutrients are then better able to reach the soil and help it grow.

Here's a picture of a lawn aerator;
http://eagle-rental.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Aerator-gas-power.jpg

Are there different types of lawn aerators? Does it matter which one I buy?

A: There are 2 main types of lawn aerators;
1. Core/Plug aerators
2. Spike aerators

It really depends on whether you are dealing with soil that is heavy clay or sandy etc. so you need to know your land type before you buy.

Definitely! Much better than a spike aerator.

I would recommend watering the lawn the night before and then to aerate the next day. This is especially essential if your lawn is really dense, but it helps even if the lawn is not dense.

As long as teh bead selas and the tire holds air, i'd leave it. Othewise, go to northern tool and equipment or fleetfarm and find a replacment rim. there all pretty standard widths and bolt patterns. Should be too expensive either.