{"product_id":"vacuum-breaker-58bfp-fine-th","title":"VACUUM BREAKER (58BFP) FINE TH","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"44\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"38\"\u003eVACUUM BREAKER (58BFP) FINE TH\u003c\/strong\u003e is a:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"5lx32r\" data-start=\"46\" data-end=\"91\"\u003e🚰 58BFP Vacuum Breaker (Fine Thread Type)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"93\" data-end=\"265\"\u003eIt’s a \u003cstrong data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"264\"\u003ebackflow prevention device used on hose bibs, faucets, or plumbing fixtures to prevent contaminated water from being siphoned back into the potable water supply\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"270\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"w1taqp\" data-start=\"272\" data-end=\"307\"\u003e⚙️ Breaking down the description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"308\" data-end=\"551\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14ki4pf\" data-start=\"308\" data-end=\"358\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"328\"\u003eVACUUM BREAKER\u003c\/strong\u003e → anti-siphon safety device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jg4dtp\" data-start=\"359\" data-end=\"477\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"361\" data-end=\"370\"\u003e58BFP\u003c\/strong\u003e → model\/series identifier (commonly associated with Watts-style or compatible vacuum breaker assemblies)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dthvpu\" data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"551\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"491\"\u003eFINE TH\u003c\/strong\u003e → fine thread connection (as opposed to coarse hose thread)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"553\" data-end=\"556\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"io021h\" data-start=\"558\" data-end=\"576\"\u003e🔧 What it does\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"577\" data-end=\"594\"\u003eA vacuum breaker:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"775\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"102m4u\" data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"654\"\u003ePrevents \u003cstrong data-start=\"606\" data-end=\"624\"\u003eback-siphonage\u003c\/strong\u003e (reverse flow of dirty water)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"181q6tb\" data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"707\"\u003eProtects drinking water systems from contamination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"iarwy3\" data-start=\"708\" data-end=\"775\"\u003eAllows air into the line when pressure drops, breaking the vacuum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"780\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"gua6c\" data-start=\"782\" data-end=\"803\"\u003e🏠 Where it’s used\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"833\"\u003eCommon installations include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"978\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"h1os8v\" data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"863\"\u003eOutdoor hose bibs (spigots)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mw6qjo\" data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"884\"\u003eIrrigation systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"u51rz8\" data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"900\"\u003eUtility sinks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xhzkk6\" data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"912\"\u003eMop sinks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cuonnm\" data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"943\"\u003eCommercial washdown stations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ppghwh\" data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"978\"\u003eSome appliance water connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"983\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1yhmygr\" data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1003\"\u003e🧰 Key features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1234\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1csk40\" data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1039\"\u003eBrass or corrosion-resistant body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli 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