Watts 0061854 Hose Connection Vacuum Breaker 3/4 Inch

Product Description

The WATTS 0061854 is a hose connection vacuum breaker designed to prevent backflow and siphonage at hose bibs, sill cocks, and threaded faucet outlets. Constructed with a brass body, EPDM seal, and stainless steel spring, it provides durable, corrosion-resistant service in both residential and light commercial plumbing applications. Rated to 125 psi maximum, it is lead free and meets ANSI A112.1.3 and ASSE standards. The FIP x hose end connection simplifies installation on standard threaded hose outlets. Licensed plumbers and journeyman plumbers install this device as part of cross-connection control compliance.

This vacuum breaker is used wherever a threaded hose connection is present and backflow protection is required. Common applications include outdoor hose bibs, utility sink faucets, and irrigation supply points in residential and light commercial settings. The device threads directly onto a female iron pipe outlet and provides an atmospheric vent that opens under negative pressure conditions, stopping contaminated water from being drawn back into the potable supply line.

Key Features

• Brass body construction for corrosion resistance and long service life
• EPDM seal for reliable, watertight shutoff performance
• Stainless steel spring maintains consistent valve actuation
• Lead free construction meets applicable drinking water standards
• Rated to 125 psi maximum working pressure
• FIP x hose end connections for direct installation on standard threaded outlets

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or new-installation vacuum breaker for 3/4 inch FIP threaded hose outlets in residential and light commercial plumbing systems.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by a licensed plumber in accordance with local plumbing codes and ASSE cross-connection control requirements. Shut off the water supply and relieve line pressure before installing or replacing this device. Thread the FIP inlet onto the outlet fitting and hand-tighten before applying wrench torque only as needed to achieve a leak-free seal without over-stressing the brass body. Do not install this device in a position where the vent ports face upward, as this may impair the atmospheric vent function.