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    16 Products

    Vacuum Breakers

    Also known as vacuum-breaking valves, these valves have vents that open when pressure drops to relieve vacuum conditions and prevent backward suction from drawing liquid into upstream piping.
    90° Elbow
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Vacuum Breakers. Vacuum Breakers, 90° Elbow.
    Elbows are designed for intermittent flow. They discharge liquid directly and should not be installed in areas where spillage could cause damage.
    Brass Body
    Inlet Pipe
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    NPT Female Inlet × NPT Female Outlet
    1/2
    1/2
    125 psi @ 70° F35 to 1801 5/16"Silicone Rubber
    Water00000000000000
    3/4
    3/4
    125 psi @ 70° F35 to 1801 1/2"Silicone Rubber
    Water0000000000000
    1
    1
    125 psi @ 70° F35 to 1801 5/8"Silicone Rubber
    Water0000000000000
    1 1/4
    1 1/4
    125 psi @ 70° F35 to 1802"Silicone Rubber
    Water00000000000000
    1 1/2
    1 1/2
    125 psi @ 70° F35 to 1802 1/4"Silicone Rubber
    Water00000000000000
    2
    2
    125 psi @ 70° F35 to 1802 3/4"Silicone Rubber
    Water00000000000000
     
    Straight
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Vacuum Breakers. Vacuum Breakers, Straight.
    Straights are often used with steam coils, heat exchangers, and space heaters.
    Brass Body
    Inlet Pipe
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    NPT Male Inlet × NPT Female Outlet
    1/2
    3/8
    300 psi @ 70° F-20 to 3651 3/4"EPM RubberAir, Argon, Helium, Krypton, Neon, Steam, Water, Xenon00000000000000
    3/4
    1/2
    300 psi @ 70° F-20 to 3652 1/8"EPM RubberAir, Argon, Helium, Krypton, Neon, Steam, Water, Xenon0000000000000
    1
    3/4
    300 psi @ 70° F-20 to 3652 3/8"EPM RubberAir, Argon, Helium, Krypton, Neon, Steam, Water, Xenon0000000000000
     

    Vacuum Breakers with Garden-Hose Fittings

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Vacuum Breakers. Vacuum Breakers with Garden-Hose Fittings, Set Screw.

    Set Screw

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Vacuum Breakers. Vacuum Breakers with Garden-Hose Fittings, Tamper-Resistant Set Screw.

    Tamper-Resistant

    Set Screw

    Prevent dirty, contaminated water from backing up into your garden hose line—install these vacuum breakers between a faucet and a garden hose. Also known as vacuum-breaking valves, these valves have a built-in check valve that blocks backflow, so you can leave your hose in a utility sink full of dirty water without the water going back into the line.
    When the check valve is closed, it has vents that open to release the water. This reduces pressure in the line and confirms the valve is working. Because these valves vent water, use them in environments where spilled water won’t cause a problem. This design adheres to ASSE Standard 1011 for valves with a vent.
    Mount valves to faucet outlets with a set screw, and easily thread or unthread a hose while the valves stay in place.
    Valves comply with Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) and are CSA certified, so they're safe to use in sanitary plumbing systems because they prevent contamination from flowing backward into your line.
    These valves are designed to be used intermittently. They've been tested under ASME A112.1.3, which assumes the valves will not be used for more than 12 hours at a time.
    Tamper-Resistant Set Screw—Valves with tamper-resistant set screws have a head that breaks off after tightening to prevent valve removal after installation.
    NSF/ANSI 372—Valves that meet NSF/ANSI Standard 372 are certified lead free.
    Chrome-Plated Brass Body—Chrome-plated brass valves are more corrosion resistant than plain brass valves.
    Brass Body
    Chrome-Plated Brass Body
    Inlet Hose
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    GHT Female Inlet × GHT Male Outlet
     
    Set Screw
    3/43/4Not Rated125 psi @ 70° F1 1/2"ASME A112.1.3, ASSE 1001, ASSE 1011, CAN/CSA-B64.2, UPC CompliantCSA Certified
    IAPMO Listed
    Rubber
    Air, Water30 to 1800000000000000030 to 18000000000000000
    3/43/4Not Rated125 psi @ 70° F1 1/2"NSF/ANSI 372
    ASME A112.1.3, ASSE 1001, ASSE 1011, CAN/CSA-B64.2, UPC CompliantCSA Certified
    IAPMO Listed
    Rubber
    Air, Water30 to 180000000000000030 to 1800000000000000
     
    Tamper-Resistant Set Screw
    3/43/4Not Rated125 psi @ 70° F1 1/2"ASME A112.1.3, ASSE 1001, ASSE 1011, CAN/CSA-B64.2, UPC CompliantCSA Certified
    IAPMO Listed
    Rubber
    Air, Water30 to 180000000000000030 to 1800000000000000
    3/43/4Not Rated125 psi @ 70° F1 1/2"NSF/ANSI 372
    ASME A112.1.3, ASSE 1001, ASSE 1011, CAN/CSA-B64.2, UPC CompliantCSA Certified
    IAPMO Listed
    Rubber
    Air, Water30 to 1800000000000000———0
     
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