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Old 04-23-2025, 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by frayedends View Post
I just tighten the hose to the bib properly and make sure I have good gaskets. Never had a problem. Of course, now that I say that I'm sure I will get sprayed next time I turn it off.
The anti-siphon device is designed to relieve pressure by spraying out. No amount of tightening will prevent it.
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