Watts 0061982 Hose Connection Vacuum Breaker Brass

Product Description

The WATTS 0061982 is a hose connection vacuum breaker designed to prevent backflow and back-siphonage at hose bibs and similar outdoor water supply points. The body is constructed from lead-free brass with an EPDM seal and a stainless steel spring for durable, corrosion-resistant performance. It is rated to 125 psi maximum working pressure. Licensed plumbers and irrigation technicians install this device as a code-required backflow prevention measure on potable water systems. It connects via FIP inlet to hose end outlet, making it a straightforward inline installation at the point of use.

This vacuum breaker is suited for residential and light commercial applications where a hose connection is made to a potable water supply line. Typical installations include hose bibbs, utility faucets, and irrigation supply points. It is used wherever local plumbing codes require atmospheric vacuum breaker protection against contamination from hose-end backflow or siphonage events. The FIP x Hose End connection configuration fits standard threaded hose bibb outlets.

Key Features

• Lead-free brass body meets current potable water material requirements
• EPDM seal provides reliable, chemical-resistant seating for long service life
• Stainless steel spring resists corrosion in wet service conditions
• Rated to 125 psi maximum working pressure
• FIP x Hose End connections for direct hose bibb installation
• Meets ANSI A112.1.3 and ASSE standards for vacuum breaker performance

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or new-installation vacuum breaker for standard hose bibb and threaded hose-end supply connections requiring ANSI A112.1.3 and ASSE-compliant backflow protection.

Installation Notes

Installation is typically performed by a licensed plumber in accordance with local plumbing codes and IPC backflow prevention requirements. Shut off the water supply to the hose bibb before installing or replacing this device. Do not install the vacuum breaker in a continuously submerged or inverted orientation, as atmospheric vacuum breakers require an air inlet to function correctly. Use appropriate thread sealant on FIP connections and verify there are no leaks before returning the supply to service.