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Old 04-24-2025, 06:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Heytubes View Post
They are to prevent back flow. Years ago a man was spraying fertilizer through his hose and turned the device off. Went into the house and drank water from the kitchen sink directly over the hose bib. Guess what occurred?
My guess: Absolutely nothing.

Sorry, but this sounds too much like an urban legend. I am ready to stand corrected if a link can be provided.
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