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Old 06-10-2021, 06:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Golfer222 View Post
Any way to remove these. I know they are code but I get drenched from the spray everytime I turn off spigot. There is an adapter sold called Spigot master but I shave to remove the backflow preventer first.

Anybody know of any work arounds?
Just tie a ribbon of cloth around the brass fitting. It will substantially reduce the spray.