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Install New Self-Draining Vacuum Breaker

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

What happens here

Introduce the new replacement part: an Arrowhead PK-1390 fine thread self-draining vacuum breaker. This new vacuum breaker comes with a small set screw, which the presenter strongly advises against installing. The reason for this caution is that if the set screw is installed and then breaks off, it will become extremely difficult to remove the vacuum breaker in the future. Crucially, the new vacuum breaker also includes a washer, which must be properly seated inside the fitting to ensure a watertight seal. Once the threads are clean and the washer is in place, simply hand-thread the new vacuum breaker onto the hose bib. Tighten it only until it is hand-tight; no tools are necessary for this step.

Goal: Securely attach the replacement vacuum breaker to the hose bib

Tools and materials

  • Washer — Creating a watertight seal between the vacuum breaker and the hose bib

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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. If you put this on and break it off, it's going to be really hard to take this off. This actually comes with a washer that's going to allow this to seal. You can just go hand tight with this and now we're good to go fast, easy replacement in my neighbor's back in business.

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