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Old 07-24-2025, 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by villagetinker View Post
These should not be removed, these are a legal requirement. The easiest way to avoid getting soaked is to keep the hose ON while turning off the water. Another option is to install a simple on/off valve AFTER the vacuum breaker, you can turn off this valve, and then the main valve with little or no splashing.
Yeah I will leave it on. May try the on / off valve if I keep forgetting to hold the sprayer in the on position when turning off the water.
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