Snap-on Saddles are an easy way to add a vacuum breaker to a new or existing irrigation system. Simply glue both the saddle and area where the vacuum breaker is needed then snap on the saddle. Drill a 1/4 in. hole through 1/2 in. female threaded center and into pipe.

ZurnASSE 1022

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The 1/2″ Vacuum Relief Valve is designed to provide instant air and vacuum relief. Paired with the 1 1/4″ Snap on Saddle that makes for easy installation.

There is one application of backflow preventers that is often overlooked — the use of backflow preventers with beverage dispensers. This application is important cross-connection control. New revisions of the standards that cover the devices used in this application were recently published. These newly published standards are ASSE 1022, Backflow Preventer for Beverage Dispensing Equipment (for carbonated and non-carbonated); ASSE 1032, Dual Check Valve Type Backflow Preventers for Carbonated Beverage Dispensers, Post Mix Type, and Non-Carbonated Beverage Dispensers; and ASSE 1024, Dual Check Backflow Preventers. ASSE 1024 is generally used in conjunction with water meters; however, there have been recent code changes that make it prudent to include in this list.

ASSE 1022 and ASSE 1032 previously only covered devices used with carbonated beverage dispensers. A significant revision is that these standards now also cover non-carbonated beverage dispensers, such as coffee makers and ice machines. This change provides protection for products where the choice of backflow prevention was unclear.

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In the 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code®, dual check backflow preventers (ASSE 1024 devices) were added as an approved backflow preventer for non-carbonated beverage dispensers. The reasoning for this addition is that not all beverage dispensers (e.g. coffee makers) are installed with access to a drain. This makes the air gap and ASSE 1032 device impractical, as they could contribute to water damage.

The 1/2″ Vacuum Relief Valve is designed to provide instant air and vacuum relief. Paired with the 1 1/4″ Snap on Saddle that makes for easy installation.

The beverage dispenser backflow preventer standards are another example of how standards evolve to keep current with changes in codes and new applications as appropriate when industry needs demand.

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2024 Uniform Plumbing Code®603.5.12 Beverage Dispensers. Potable water supply to carbonated beverage dispensers shall be protected by an air gap or a vented backflow preventer that complies with ASSE 1022. For carbonated beverage dispensers, piping material installed downstream of the backflow preventer shall not be affected by carbon dioxide gas. Non-carbonated beverage dispensers, such as ice makers and coffee machines, shall be protected by an air gap or dual check backflow preventer that comply with ASSE 1032 or ASSE 1024.

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All Fimco Hydro-Indexing Valves are guaranteed against faulty materials or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of installation. Any part returned to us within this warranty period showing defects in material or workmanship will be renewed or replaced FOB factory without charge. The liability of the Company is limited to the renewal or replacement of the defective parts.