http://www.structuretech1.com/2009/01/why-do-i-need-a-vacuum-breaker/ Home Inspections in the Twin Cities Thu, 17 May 2012 09:32:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://www.structuretech1.com/2009/01/why-do-i-need-a-vacuum-breaker/comment-page-1/#comment-3345 Smoke Detector Safety | Structure Tech Home Inspections Tue, 12 Jul 2011 01:50:13 +0000 http://www.structuretech1.com/newsite/?p=34#comment-3345 [...] Vacuum Breakers (backflow preventers) [...] [...] Vacuum Breakers (backflow preventers) [...]

]]> http://www.structuretech1.com/2009/01/why-do-i-need-a-vacuum-breaker/comment-page-1/#comment-2448 Toilet Repair - Fixing An Improper Air Gap On A Ballcock | Reuben's Home Inspection Blog Mon, 29 Nov 2010 16:56:59 +0000 http://www.structuretech1.com/newsite/?p=34#comment-2448 [...] Vacuum Breakers (backflow preventers) [...] [...] Vacuum Breakers (backflow preventers) [...]

]]> http://www.structuretech1.com/2009/01/why-do-i-need-a-vacuum-breaker/comment-page-1/#comment-2034 Carbon Monoxide Alarm Requirements For Minnesota | Reuben's Home Inspection Blog Fri, 09 Jul 2010 10:06:12 +0000 http://www.structuretech1.com/newsite/?p=34#comment-2034 [...] Floor Drains [...] [...] Floor Drains [...]

]]> http://www.structuretech1.com/2009/01/why-do-i-need-a-vacuum-breaker/comment-page-1/#comment-1509 Floor Drain Basics | Reuben's Home Inspection Blog Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:28:10 +0000 http://www.structuretech1.com/newsite/?p=34#comment-1509 [...] Floor Drain Basics [...] [...] Floor Drain Basics [...]

]]> http://www.structuretech1.com/2009/01/why-do-i-need-a-vacuum-breaker/comment-page-1/#comment-1075 A Missing Jumper Wire At The Water Meter | Reuben's Home Inspection Blog Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:07:31 +0000 http://www.structuretech1.com/newsite/?p=34#comment-1075 [...] Vacuum Breakers (backflow preventers) [...] [...] Vacuum Breakers (backflow preventers) [...]

]]> http://www.structuretech1.com/2009/01/why-do-i-need-a-vacuum-breaker/comment-page-1/#comment-837 lisa Sat, 05 Dec 2009 06:06:49 +0000 http://www.structuretech1.com/newsite/?p=34#comment-837 Thank you for explaining why the city of warren,MI has a requirement for installing vacuum breakers on sillcocks and laundry tubs. I believe it would require a completely stupid, thoughtless person to actually contaminate their potable water the way you've described it (something I'm willing to bet one of the five totally incompetent building inspectors has managed to do) but as improbable as the set of circumstances are that would lead to this you've made it make sense to someone with a good understanding of plumbing systems who keept wondering why you would need a vacuum breaker attached to something that closes completely with a valve and has water pressure pushing against it. Thank you for explaining why the city of warren,MI has a requirement for installing vacuum breakers on sillcocks and laundry tubs. I believe it would require a completely stupid, thoughtless person to actually contaminate their potable water the way you’ve described it (something I’m willing to bet one of the five totally incompetent building inspectors has managed to do) but as improbable as the set of circumstances are that would lead to this you’ve made it make sense to someone with a good understanding of plumbing systems who keept wondering why you would need a vacuum breaker attached to something that closes completely with a valve and has water pressure pushing against it.

]]> http://www.structuretech1.com/2009/01/why-do-i-need-a-vacuum-breaker/comment-page-1/#comment-761 Truth-in-Housing Requirements | Reuben's Home Inspection Blog Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:08:33 +0000 http://www.structuretech1.com/newsite/?p=34#comment-761 [...] Vacuum Breakers – aka backflow preventers.  This is a device that can be purchased at most hardware stores, and should be screwed on to the end of any exterior sillcocks, or indoor faucets that could accept a garden hose thread (typically the laundry faucet).   These are basically one-way valves that protect the city’s water supply from potential contamination.  Note the set screw in the vacuum breaker pictured to the right – this set screw should be tightened down until broken off to make sure the vacuum breaker is permanently installed. [...] [...] Vacuum Breakers – aka backflow preventers.  This is a device that can be purchased at most hardware stores, and should be screwed on to the end of any exterior sillcocks, or indoor faucets that could accept a garden hose thread (typically the laundry faucet).   These are basically one-way valves that protect the city’s water supply from potential contamination.  Note the set screw in the vacuum breaker pictured to the right – this set screw should be tightened down until broken off to make sure the vacuum breaker is permanently installed. [...]

]]> http://www.structuretech1.com/2009/01/why-do-i-need-a-vacuum-breaker/comment-page-1/#comment-409 Reuben Saltzman Tue, 09 Jun 2009 21:18:58 +0000 http://www.structuretech1.com/newsite/?p=34#comment-409 Thanks! Thanks!

]]> http://www.structuretech1.com/2009/01/why-do-i-need-a-vacuum-breaker/comment-page-1/#comment-408 Paul Sorensen Tue, 09 Jun 2009 20:42:52 +0000 http://www.structuretech1.com/newsite/?p=34#comment-408 Thanks for the great info. I found your site while trying to figure out what that brass thingy was on our outdoor faucet. Your explanation is fantastic. Thanks for the great info. I found your site while trying to figure out what that brass thingy was on our outdoor faucet. Your explanation is fantastic.

]]> http://www.structuretech1.com/2009/01/why-do-i-need-a-vacuum-breaker/comment-page-1/#comment-206 Craigslist verified accounts Fri, 27 Mar 2009 03:06:56 +0000 http://www.structuretech1.com/newsite/?p=34#comment-206 I'm don't comment often, but I do like your blog I’m don’t comment often, but I do like your blog

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