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What Customers Are Saying
Customers overwhelmingly praise this vacuum breaker for reliable backflow prevention and straightforward installation. Most highlight its core function of stopping contaminated hose water from entering drinking water supplies, with many installing it on all outdoor faucets for peace of mind. Reviewers consistently describe installation as easy, requiring no tools and fitting standard spigots perfectly, even for DIY beginners. The robust brass construction and durable build quality earn strong commendation, with users noting excellent value. A small number report set screw issues or water spray when the faucet turns off, but these concerns represent a minority. Overall, customers consider it an essential, effective solution for water safety.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Easy On, Not Coming Off
Would RecommendThe Vacuum breaker is required under our city code. It's easy to install - use teflon tape - and the locking nut is just that, once tight, the head breaks off cleanly, so it's now a part of the hose bib.
Fits coarse-thread spigot
Would RecommendThis seems to be a good quality part, but it didn’t work for me because my spigot has fine threads and this one has coarse threads.
Does it job; Prevents backflow into house water
Would RecommendCode requirement for outside faucets connected to domestic water supply (drinking water). Quality product, made of brass, simple installation, Designed to be non-removable after set-screw tightened.
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Passed home inspection
Would RecommendIt helped my home pass inspection. My home was built in the early 80s and didn’t have these installed. I bought one of these for each outdoor faucet so that it would pass inspection when I sell the house. So [not] thankful a Govco bureaucrat told me I needed these to sell my home.
The first step to fixing your messy garage faucet
This - along with a #10-32 x 1/4-in Socket Hex-Drive Set Screw - is key to fixing the garage faucet that sprays water everywhere because of the busted vacuum breaker that is basically impossible to remove. First, throw away the tiny screw that comes with this item. It will snap off when tightened and you'll be back to square one in a few years. Instead, spend a few pennies on the aforementioned set screw which comes on and off easily. You'll probably need to remove the entire faucet, so get a n...
Work like a champ
Would RecommendI just bought two of them, no trouble put them on, each of them works like a champ