You don't need two vacuum breakers, you just need one that is UL certified or done to industry standards. One of the two breakers you are seeing must not be adequate
For those who are just learning the business, a vacuum break or air gap prevents soiled or dirty water from being drawn back into the fresh water supply in the event of a reverse pressure incident.
This protection of our water supply is made by having a space or gap on the water supply after the water valve. Think of it as a pitcher of water being poured into a funnel. The water can't get back into the pitcher.
Unfortunately pollution is possible, in one example, when the city water pressure is turned off for repairs. Polluted water can be sucked back into the fresh water supply without an air gap.
Many cities are now requiring vacumn breaks on the main water supply including yearly inspections. All these protections are mandatedvbecause of past pollution incidents and to protect the health of our public and our water supply.
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Larry Larsen
Laundromat123.com
Anaheim, CA
Distributor - Insurance - Consulting
Cell: (714) 390-9969
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Original Message:
Sent: 02-10-2019 05:04
From: Curt Harrington
Subject: Speed Queen washer question
The way the machine is made is in fact a giant vacuum breaker to begin with. Why do you need two?
Original Message:
Sent: 02-09-2019 10:38
From: K J
Subject: Speed Queen washer question
Sometimes mineral deposits will build within the breaker deflecting some of the water out the back.
Most can be corrected with a simple cleaning.
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K J
K J Person
Binghamton
Original Message:
Sent: 02-08-2019 17:32
From: Larry Adamski
Subject: Speed Queen washer question
Brian,
Just replace the vacuum breaker. A new one is only $20 or so.
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Larry Adamski
Muskegon Laundromat
Spring Lake MI
Original Message:
Sent: 02-08-2019 17:22
From: Brian Rheaume
Subject: Speed Queen washer question
One of my 40lb Speed Queen washers is spilling water out of the vacuum breaker during final rinse. Has anyone ever seen this or have any input on how to fix it?
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Brian Rheaume
Ram Laundry
Waterford CT
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