Watts 0061985 Hose Connection Vacuum Breaker 125 Psi

Product Description

The WATTS 0061985 is a hose connection vacuum breaker designed to prevent backflow and protect potable water supplies from contamination at hose bib connections. The body is constructed from chrome plated brass for corrosion resistance in wet service environments. Internal components include an EPDM seal for reliable shutoff and a stainless steel spring to maintain consistent valve actuation. Rated to a maximum working pressure of 125 psi, this vacuum breaker is sized for FIP inlet to hose end outlet connections and meets ANSI A112.1.3 and ASSE standards. Licensed plumbers and journeymen install this device as a code-required backflow prevention measure at outdoor hose connections and threaded hose bibs.

This vacuum breaker is suited for residential and light commercial plumbing applications wherever a threaded hose connection is present. Common installation points include outdoor sillcocks, laundry hose bibs, utility sink faucets, and irrigation supply connections. The FIP x hose end configuration threads directly onto standard hose bib outlets, making it a straightforward retrofit or new-installation fitting. It is appropriate for cold water service in any location requiring atmospheric vacuum breaker protection per applicable plumbing code.

Key Features

• Chrome plated brass body for corrosion resistance in outdoor and wet service locations
• EPDM seal provides durable, water-tight shutoff performance
• Stainless steel spring maintains consistent valve response over service life
• 125 psi maximum working pressure rating
• FIP x hose end connections for direct installation on standard hose bibs
• Meets ANSI A112.1.3 and ASSE standards for atmospheric vacuum breakers

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or new-installation vacuum breaker for standard threaded hose bib outlets with FIP inlet connections in residential and light commercial plumbing systems.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed plumber in accordance with applicable local plumbing codes and IPC requirements for backflow prevention. Shut off water supply to the hose bib before removing any existing fitting. Apply thread sealant tape to FIP threads prior to installation and hand-tighten before using a wrench to avoid over-torquing brass fittings. Do not install downstream of any shutoff valve that could trap pressure below the vacuum breaker, as this would defeat its backflow protection function.