{"product_id":"plastic-vacuum-breaker-3-4-ght","title":"Plastic Vacuum Breaker - 3\/4\" GHT","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"k-h5\"\u003ePlastic Vacuum Breaker - 3\/4\" GHT\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVacuum breaker devices are recommended with any irrigation system with a shared water source. The DG41 Backflow Preventer (Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker) is an economical choice to prevent the risk of backflow contamination from outdoor hose bibb connected devices. Made of high-strength\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"acronym-tooltip k-text-underline\" title=\"\u0026lt;b\u0026gt;Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene\u0026lt;\/b\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Highly durable, impact-resistant thermoplastic polymer. Known for its excellent strength and rigidity.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\"\u003eABS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eplastic for reliability and durability. This fitting is not designed to be operated under constant pressure. It must be placed after any timers or valves in your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits all standard hose bibbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-strength\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"acronym-tooltip k-text-underline\" title=\"\u0026lt;b\u0026gt;Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene\u0026lt;\/b\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Highly durable, impact-resistant thermoplastic polymer. Known for its excellent strength and rigidity.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\"\u003eABS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003econstruction for durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInlet: 3\/4\"\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"acronym-tooltip k-text-underline\" title=\"\u0026lt;b\u0026gt;Female Hose Thread\u0026lt;\/b\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Common garden hose threads found on North American garden hoses and faucets.  Female fittings have the threads on the inside.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\"\u003eFHT\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutlet: 3\/4\"\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"acronym-tooltip k-text-underline\" title=\"\u0026lt;b\u0026gt;Male Hose Thread\u0026lt;\/b\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Common garden hose threads found on North American garden hoses and faucets.  Male fittings have the threads on the outside.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\"\u003eMHT\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum operating pressure: 100\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"acronym-tooltip k-text-underline\" title=\"\u0026lt;b\u0026gt;Pounds per Square Inch\u0026lt;\/b\u0026gt;\"\u003ePSI\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes one pre-installed hose washer (washer color may vary from image)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDuring normal operation the backflow preventer will appear to \"leak\" after the system or timer is turned off. This is normal as the backflow preventer is allowing water to drain from the system without entering the water supply. The amount of water drained will be equal to or less than the water capacity of the drip system. For optimal operation the backflow preventer should be installed higher than the emitters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGarden Hose Threads (\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"acronym-tooltip k-text-underline\" title=\"\u0026lt;b\u0026gt;Garden Hose Thread\u0026lt;\/b\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Common garden hose threads found on North American garden hoses and faucets.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\"\u003eGHT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"acronym-tooltip k-text-underline\" title=\"\u0026lt;b\u0026gt;Female Hose Thread\u0026lt;\/b\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Common garden hose threads found on North American garden hoses and faucets.  Female fittings have the threads on the inside.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\"\u003eFHT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"acronym-tooltip k-text-underline\" title=\"\u0026lt;b\u0026gt;Male Hose Thread\u0026lt;\/b\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Common garden hose threads found on North American garden hoses and faucets.  Male fittings have the threads on the outside.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\"\u003eMHT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e) create a water-tight seal by using a flexible washer between the two connection pieces. Thread seal tape is not recommended since it can inhibit the full threading together of the pieces, thus not allowing a tight, leak-proof seal.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"acronym-tooltip k-text-underline\" title=\"\u0026lt;b\u0026gt;Garden Hose Thread\u0026lt;\/b\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Common garden hose threads found on North American garden hoses and faucets.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\"\u003eGHT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eare not compatible with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"acronym-tooltip k-text-underline\" title=\"\u0026lt;b\u0026gt;National Pipe Thread\u0026lt;\/b\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;NPT threads are tapered. Thread sealant or tape is typically required to complete the seal. Commonly found on PVC and plumbing pipe. \u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\"\u003eNPT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor IPT\/IPS fittings commonly found in iron pipe or PVC water systems.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Drip Depot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43225891111010,"sku":null,"price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/6473\/files\/f7bf628f-755a-4402-84e5-33b17e63d16e.jpg?v=1787161969","url":"https:\/\/moonlightgardensupply.com\/products\/plastic-vacuum-breaker-3-4-ght","provider":"Moonlight Garden Supply ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}