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Old 08-12-2023, 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Topspinmo View Post
Irrigation vacuum break replacement. Quoted 700 bucks plus for replacement of the assembly. Assembly price $125 bucks for most, rebuild kit $5 to 30 bucks with most brands. Takes maybe 20 mins to do simple rebuild if you have some skills. If not hope know nice neighbor or pay the piper.
Interesting, I have never heard of this device, and have not seen one anywhere in our neighborhood, I wonder what the purpose is and if it can just be eliminated?
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