{"product_id":"watts-series-8-hose-vacuum-breaker-3-4-inch-brass-set-screw","title":"Watts Series 8 Hose Vacuum Breaker 3\/4 Inch Brass Set Screw","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRight-Size Watts 0061982 Series 8 3\/4″ Hose Connection Vacuum Breaker (Allen Set Screw)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtect your potable water when connecting garden hoses, wash-down lines, or service sinks. The Watts \u003cstrong\u003eSeries 8\u003c\/strong\u003e (MPN \u003cstrong\u003e0061982\u003c\/strong\u003e) is a 3\/4″ hose-connection vacuum breaker that helps prevent back-siphonage into your supply. It features a \u003cstrong\u003ebrass body\u003c\/strong\u003e, stainless steel internals, and is \u003cstrong\u003esecured with an Allen head set screw\u003c\/strong\u003e for a tamper-resistant install. Sized for standard hose threads, it screws on in minutes—no repiping required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Watts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMPN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0061982\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hose connection vacuum breaker backflow preventer (Series 8)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize\/Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\/4″ hose thread (GHT\/NH)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\/Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brass body; stainless steel working parts; rubber diaphragm \u0026amp; disc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Back-siphonage protection; \u003cstrong\u003emax 125 psi\u003c\/strong\u003e; \u003cstrong\u003emax 180°F\u003c\/strong\u003e; \u003cstrong\u003enot for continuous pressure\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnections\/Fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Inlet \u003cstrong\u003e3\/4″ female hose thread\u003c\/strong\u003e; outlet \u003cstrong\u003e3\/4″ male hose thread\u003c\/strong\u003e; Allen set screw secures to sill cock\/hydrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. \u003cstrong\u003e1-1\/2″ L × 1-3\/8″ H\u003c\/strong\u003e (see spec diagram)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vacuum breaker with \u003cstrong\u003eAllen head set screw\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertifications\/Compliance:\u003c\/strong\u003e ANSI \u003cstrong\u003eA112.1.3\u003c\/strong\u003e \/ ASSE \u003cstrong\u003e1011\u003c\/strong\u003e; \u003cstrong\u003eIAPMO (cUPC)\u003c\/strong\u003e listed; \u003cstrong\u003eCSA B64.2\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1-year\u003c\/strong\u003e limited (Watts standard)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBackflow Protection You Can Trust\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for hose thread faucets, Series 8 helps stop polluted water from siphoning back into your drinking supply during pressure drops. 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It’s an easy add to new or existing faucets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKnow Where To Use It\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis device is \u003cstrong\u003enot for continuous pressure\u003c\/strong\u003e and should be installed where incidental discharge won’t cause damage. 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