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Leaking Hose Bib Vacuum Breaker Replacement #helpingothers #diy #plumber #plumbing

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What happens here

Once the old vacuum breaker has been successfully removed, inspect the threads of the frost-free hose bib. The presenter specifically points out the red Loctite residue that remains on the threads. Use a fitting brush to thoroughly clean these threads, removing all traces of the old thread locker and any other debris or corrosion. This ensures that the new vacuum breaker will seat properly and form a tight, leak-free seal.

Goal: Remove residual Loctite and debris from the hose bib threads

Tools and materials

  • Fitting Brush — Cleaning red Loctite and debris from the hose bib threads

What they say

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One to hold is a backup. The other to actually take this off. Hold this right here is a backup and then turn. This is probably going to be pretty hard because they've put red lock tight on this. You zoom upon that. You can see the red lock tight. All right, let's get that cleaned off. Let's grab a fitting brush. All right, so he bought this PK-1390 fine thread self-draining vacuum breaker. This is a replacement for this. It comes with this little set screw. I don't ever actually put this on.

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