Zurn KL50-X138 Vacuum Breaker Chrome Plated 1/2 Inch

Product Description

The ZURN KL50-X138 is a 1/2-inch vacuum breaker designed to prevent backflow by stopping siphonage at hose bibs, sill cocks, and similar plumbing connections. The chrome-plated finish provides corrosion resistance for exposed or semi-exposed installations. Vacuum breakers of this type are a required backflow-prevention device in many residential and light commercial plumbing systems. The unit weighs 1 pound and is installed by licensed plumbers or qualified service technicians wherever potable water supply lines require atmospheric vacuum-breaker protection.

The KL50-X138 is suited for use in residential and light commercial applications where a compact, threaded atmospheric vacuum breaker is needed at an outdoor hose connection or similar fixture outlet. The chrome-plated body makes it appropriate for visible installations such as laundry, utility, and irrigation service connections. It is a direct-fit threaded device that installs without special tools in most standard hose-thread or pipe-thread configurations consistent with its 1/2-inch size.

Key Features

• 1/2-inch connection size for standard residential and light commercial plumbing fittings
• Chrome-plated finish for corrosion resistance and aesthetics in exposed installations
• Atmospheric vacuum breaker design stops backflow caused by siphonage
• Compact, lightweight construction at 1 pound for easy field installation
• Suitable for hose bibbs, sill cocks, and similar potable-water outlet connections

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or new-installation vacuum breaker for 1/2-inch threaded potable water outlet connections in residential and light commercial plumbing systems.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed plumber in accordance with local plumbing codes and the International Plumbing Code (IPC). Shut off the water supply and depressurize the line before removing any existing fitting. Vacuum breakers must be installed with the proper orientation and must not be installed downstream of any shutoff valve on the outlet side, as this would violate most code requirements. Do not overtighten threaded fittings; hand-tight plus standard wrench turns appropriate for the fitting material is sufficient.

Technical Specifications

• Connection Size: 1/2 inch
• Finish: Chrome Plated
• Weight: 1 pound
• UPC Code: 887882027826

Standard Information

• Brand: ZURN
• Manufacturer Part Number: KL50-X138