{"product_id":"watts-188a-1-1-2-blackflow-preventer","title":"Watts 188A 1 1\/2 Anti-Siphon Vacuum Breaker, Brass, FNPT","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Watts 188A 1 1\/2 is a 1-1\/2\" anti-siphon (atmospheric) vacuum breaker with FNPT connections, approved for high health hazard protection. It features a brass body and a silicone seat. Rated to 125 psi and 33°F to 180°F.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 1 1\/2 inch anti-siphon vacuum breaker backflow preventer helps prevent the backsiphonage of contaminated water from entering into the potable water supply. It is ideal for low flow non-continuous pressure installations such as residential irrigation systems or laboratory equipment. This vacuum breaker consists of a brass body with bronze internal trim, chemical resistant seat disc and an atmospheric vent to prevent spilling. The durable silicone disc is suitable for temperatures up to 180 degrees F (82 degrees C) and ensures tight seating with the lightest of seating contacts. The maximum working pressure is 125 psi (8.6 bar).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable brass body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for irrigation systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFemale NPT inlet and outlet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to install\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat hazard level is this AVB approved for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eIt is rated for high health hazard (toxic) cross-connections, but only against backsiphonage. The assembly is listed to ASSE 1001.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this be installed on potable water?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eNo. This model is not certified lead-free, so it may not be installed in potable water systems in states enforcing the NSF\/ANSI 372 weighted-average lead rule. Use it on non-potable service — fire lines, irrigation or industrial water — or order the LF (lead-free) version of this model for drinking-water use.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this device be field tested?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eNo. It has no test cocks and is not a testable assembly, so it cannot be certified by a backflow tester. Where a jurisdiction requires an annually tested device, specify a testable assembly (double check, RPZ, or PVB) instead.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill this protect against backpressure?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eNo. An anti-siphon (atmospheric) vacuum breaker protects against backsiphonage only. It will not stop backflow caused by backpressure — a downstream pump, elevated piping or a boiler — which requires a double check or RPZ assembly. 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