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Old 06-07-2022, 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by MandoMan View Post
They have set screws? I removed one for a friend last month using a couple locking pliers. I didn’t see a set screw, but if there was one that broke off, no wonder it was so hard to unscrew. Are these required. I figured the back flow preventer was on there because she used to have a hot tub that got water from that hose bib.
The set screw is soft metal designed to break off so backflow preventer can’t be removed easily. when installing yourself don’t tighten so right that it breaks off. Now it can be easily removed when needed.