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Vacuum Breaker/Backflow Preventer
VACUUM BREAKER/BACKFLOW PREVENTER
REPAIR / REPLACEMENT / NEW INSTALLATION
The vacuum breaker is the fixture located outside of the house between the water shut off and sprinkler control box. Older vacuum breakers somewhat resemble a bell. Not sure what it looks like? Click Here.
Vacuum Breakers prevent contaminated water from being siphoned from outside sources into the drinking water distribution system. In short, they help keep your drinking water clean.
Why are they important?
Whenever there is a loss of pressure in the water system, water is siphoned through any open faucet or operating sprinkler system into the water system. If the hose happened to contain contaminated water (I.e. lying in a water puddle, hooked to automatic waterer, etc.) the contaminated water could possibly be siphoned back into the water system and delivered to another customer. In short these devices help keep your water safe and free from contamination.
What if I don’t install a Vacuum Breaker?
New state regulations prohibit a water utility from providing new service, or change in service, to any business or residence without a vacuum breaker installed on all outdoor faucets and sprinkler systems. In short, no vacuum breakers – no water!
Brothers Plumbing, Heating & Electric can professionally repair, replace or install a vacuum breaker or backflow preventer for your sprinkler system.
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