Re: Vacuum breaker valve in "tank clean" pipe.

[burch1945]

'Attachments :I am doing some repair work and found This item is in the wall behind my kitchen cabinets. What on Earth is it for?   See picture.
 Thanks, Joe Burch1996 Sahara3126 cat


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[Bilmac36]

'Joe, is anything plumbed into it? It reads as some type of temp/pressure regulator valve. Watts is manufacture/seller of  plumbing supplies. Willie, Connie is ‘95 Continental, 8.3L, Ally 6spd 

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On Sep 11, 2019, at 1:35 PM, burch1945 burch1945@... [Safarifriends] wrote:

 
I am doing some repair work and found This item is in the wall behind my kitchen cabinets. What on Earth is it for?   See picture.
 Thanks, Joe Burch1996 Sahara3126 cat


Sent from my Sprint Samsung Galaxy S8.
'

[Bilmac36]

'It’s a vacuum breaker...
https://www.webstaurantstore.com/american-dish-service-092-5045-vacuum-breaker-1/HP0925045.html?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=GoogleShopping&gclid=CjwKCAjwtuLrBRAlEiwAPVcZBnee7C9FkCUy0Jw6UB_3FqWgLOhdaHt3euZx3AtuW3dMAJW35RA50BoCPiMQAvD_BwE[img]cid:15A1B6F8-7820-44B8-ADA8-DA77838E2C2F[/img]
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On Sep 11, 2019, at 1:35 PM, burch1945 burch1945@... [Safarifriends] wrote:

 
I am doing some repair work and found This item is in the wall behind my kitchen cabinets. What on Earth is it for?   See picture.
 Thanks, Joe Burch1996 Sahara3126 cat


Sent from my Sprint Samsung Galaxy S8.
'

[burch1945]

'Attachments :Further investigative work revealed that when I plug water hose into my "tank clean" water port   In the water bay And turn the water on that water comes pouring out of the top of this gidget. I did a Google search on it and it says it is a vacuum breaker valve. Why does one need a vacuum breaker valve in the circuit for the tank clean out ?  wonder what will happen if I just take the whole thing out and throw it away  And just run the line Straight through? Joe Burch, 1996 Sahara 3126 cat

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-------- Original message --------From: "bilmac36 bilmac36@... [Safarifriends]" Date: 9/11/19 3:12 PM (GMT-05:00) To: Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Safarifriends] What is the purpose of attached item?
 
Joe, is anything plumbed into it? It reads as some type of temp/pressure regulator valve. Watts is manufacture/seller of  plumbing supplies. Willie, Connie is ‘95 Continental, 8.3L, Ally 6spd 

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On Sep 11, 2019, at 1:35 PM, burch1945 burch1945@... [Safarifriends] wrote:

 
I am doing some repair work and found This item is in the wall behind my kitchen cabinets. What on Earth is it for?   See picture.
 Thanks, Joe Burch1996 Sahara3126 cat


Sent from my Sprint Samsung Galaxy S8.

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[H Hyatt]

'I agree, ...IF it is plumbed into the black 1 1/2" drain pipe... it could be a "one way air vent" to  prevent/minimze grey & blackwater out gassing into the coach. Allowing airflow INTO the pipe while dumping / flushing the tanks. 
Harold Hyatt 1995 SAFARI IVORY,  8.3 CUMMINS, ALLISON 6 SPEED TRANSMISSION. 

On Wed, Sep 11, 2019, 2:15 PM bilmac36 bilmac36@... [Safarifriends] wrote:
 
Joe, is anything plumbed into it? It reads as some type of temp/pressure regulator valve. Watts is manufacture/seller of  plumbing supplies. Willie, Connie is ‘95 Continental, 8.3L, Ally 6spd 

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On Sep 11, 2019, at 1:35 PM, burch1945 burch1945@... [Safarifriends] wrote:

  I am doing some repair work and found This item is in the wall behind my kitchen cabinets. What on Earth is it for?   See picture.
 Thanks, Joe Burch1996 Sahara3126 cat


Sent from my Sprint Samsung Galaxy S8.

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[mel96safari]

'joeFYI I see no picture when reading your post online.Mel'96 Safari


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I am doing some repair work and found This item is in the wall behind my kitchen cabinets. What on Earth is it for?   See picture.
 Thanks, Joe Burch1996 Sahara3126 cat


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[robertfury@gmail.com]

'Vacuum breaker valves are used in sprinkler systems to prevent backflow into municipal/private water systems so that chemicals can’t be leeched back into the system if there is a vacuum applied, ie fire fighting equipment pumps. I would imagine it has something to do with that, probably a regulatory type thing.'

[Gary Smith]

'It’s used in place of a vent stack so your sink can drain.
Gary--
Gary Smith
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[James Exler]

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Gary,

That is totally wrong. Did anyone bother to use the make and model number on the device to look it up on the web?

Misinformation is not only useless but can be dangerous. This site should be know for providing the correct information and help.

Jim Exler, Nampa, ID

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On 9/11/2019 5:09 PM, Gary Smith trekker01@... [Safarifriends] wrote:

 

It’s used in place of a vent stack so your sink can drain.


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[Robert Lewis]

' I think this stops reflected pressure wave when the washer solenoid valve is shut off suddenly. 
I have pictures of this under the "washer" menu entry if you click thru on my signature link.
Robert and Bev Lewis2000 Safari Continental, since 20173126B Cat, 330hpMD3060 Allison
https://safaritoonces.org

On September 11, 2019 12:16:22 PM "bilmac36 bilmac36@... [Safarifriends]" wrote:  
It’s a vacuum breaker...
https://www.webstaurantstore.com/american-dish-service-092-5045-vacuum-breaker-1/HP0925045.html?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=GoogleShopping&gclid=CjwKCAjwtuLrBRAlEiwAPVcZBnee7C9FkCUy0Jw6UB_3FqWgLOhdaHt3euZx3AtuW3dMAJW35RA50BoCPiMQAvD_BwE
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On Sep 11, 2019, at 1:35 PM, burch1945 burch1945@... [Safarifriends] wrote:

 
I am doing some repair work and found This item is in the wall behind my kitchen cabinets. What on Earth is it for?   See picture.
 Thanks, Joe Burch1996 Sahara3126 cat


Sent from my Sprint Samsung Galaxy S8.

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