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Inspect New Vacuum Breaker

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What happens here

Before installation, carefully inspect the new vacuum breaker. The specific part shown in the video is an 'Arrowhead PK1390 Fine Thread Self-Draining Vacuum Breaker'. Note that this type of vacuum breaker typically comes with a small set screw, which the video explicitly advises against installing. Crucially, the new vacuum breaker also contains an internal washer, which is a vital component for creating a watertight seal when the part is installed onto the hose bib.

Goal: Understand the components of the new vacuum breaker before installation.

Tools and materials

  • Set screw — Not to be used; for securing the vacuum breaker permanently (advised against)
  • Washer — Providing a watertight seal between the vacuum breaker and the hose bib

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You zoom upon that you can see the red lock tight. All right. Let's get that cleaned off Grab a fitting brush All right, so he bought this PK 1390 fine thread self-draining vacuum breaker This is a replacement for this 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 gonna be really hard to take this off It actually comes with a washer that's gonna allow this to seal 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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