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Vacuum breakers are used in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries to prevent vacuum formation in a piping system. They allow air to enter the system when the pressure drops. Raptor...Read more

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Vacuum Breakers

StyleModelMaterialConnection TypeSizeMax. PressureHeightBody MaterialSeat MaterialTemp. RangePrice
A12-35XLCH-----BronzeSilicone-€135.76
BBFP-9CH--------€38.60
CZ7000-VB-NPT1/2"125 psi1.828"--+40°F to +160°F€47.06
DG67991BrassMNPT x MNPT6"35 psi9 1/8"Brass--€156.41
E1-720AUBronzeFNPT x FNPT-150 psi7 3/4"BronzeSilicone+33°F to +110°F€1,074.84
F14-ZWFRBronze--175 psi2.578"---€299.81
G114-720ABronzeFNPT x FNPT-150 psi11"BronzeSilicone+33°F to +110°F€951.49
H1-720AFTBronzeFNPT x FNPT-150 psi7 3/4"BronzeSilicone+33°F to +110°F€834.41
I1-420XLLow Lead Cast Bronze--175 psi7.938"BronzeSilicone-€445.49
J1-460XLLow Lead Cast Bronze--150 psi7.938"---€960.29
K1-710Low Lead Cast BronzeFNPT x FNPT-150 psi6 3/4"BronzeAcetal+33°F to +140°F€272.74
L34-710Low Lead Cast BronzeFNPT x FNPT-150 psi6 1/4"BronzeAcetal+33°F to +140°F€240.26
J34-460XLLow Lead Cast BronzeFNPT x FNPT-150 psi7 1/2"BronzeDelrin180°F€777.84
J12-460XLLow Lead Cast BronzeFNPT x FNPT-150 psi5.688"BronzeDelrin-€678.84
M34-420XLLow Lead Cast Bronze--175 psi6 3/4"BronzeSilicone140°F€394.57
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Vacuum Breakers

StyleModelMaterialMaterial Of ConstructionConnection TypeFinishBody FinishMax. PressureHeightSealPrice
A734-105KJKNF--------€21.10
B778-009KJKCP--------€384.61
C892-GABCPBrass-FNPT x FNPT-Chrome Plated125 psi6 3/4"Rubber€423.00
D892-ABCPBrass-------€156.49
E892-302KJKABNFPlasticPlastic------€46.04
F892-402KJKABNFPlastic, ZincPlastic, Zinc-Chrome----€75.25
G892-254KJKCPZincZinc-Chrome----€21.55
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Vacuum Breakers

StyleModelSizeMaterialTypeFinishPrice
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A323034-----
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A323025-----
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A323019-----
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A323023-----
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B5323007----€28.44
A3393000----€28.44
A805294-----
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C0323120PK----€11.04
A0323397PK----€11.14
A323332-----
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A323354-----
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A323341-----
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A323317-----
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A323315-----
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A323308-----
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A323360-----
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A393007-----
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Vacuum Breaker

StyleModelConnection TypeMaterialMax. Temp.Max. Working PressureValve TypeMax. PressureHeightTemp. RangePrice
A8BFemale GHT x Male GHTBrass---125 psi1 1/2"180°F€29.63
B8BIFemale GHT x Male GHTBrass180°F8.6 BarNo Shutoff Valve125 psi1 1/2"180°F€20.52
C8BCGHTBrass---125 psi1 1/2"180°F€60.86
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VBM Series Compact And Self Closing Vacuum Breakers

StyleModelSizeMaterialSealTemp. RangeBody MaterialHeightConnection TypeBody FinishPrice
AVBM100EP-PF1"PVDFEPDM-----€720.72
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AVBM100V-CP1"CPVCViton-----€383.04
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BVBM100V-PV1"PVCViton140°FPVC5.109"FNPTUnfinished€417.44
AVBM100V-PF1"PVDFViton-----€733.32
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BVBM100V-PP1"PolypropyleneViton180°FPolypropylene5.109"FNPTUnfinished€622.71
AVBM100EP-PP1"Natural PolyproEPDM-----€357.84
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AVBM100EP-PV1"PVCEPDM-----€230.58
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AVBM050EP-PF1/2"PVDFEPDM-----€442.26
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AVBM050V-PF1/2"PVDFViton-----€456.12
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AVBM050EP-PP1/2"Natural PolyproEPDM-----€246.96
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BVBM050V-PV1/2"PVCViton140°FPVC4.312"FNPTUnfinished€308.05
AVBM050EP-CP1/2"CPVCEPDM-----€262.08
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AVBM050V-CP1/2"CPVCViton-----€272.16
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AVBM050EP-PV1/2"PVCEPDM-----€165.06
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BVBM050V-PP1/2"PolypropyleneViton180°FPolypropylene4.312"FNPTUnfinished€410.59
BVBM075V-PV3/4"PVCViton140°FPVC-FNPTUnfinished€364.08
AVBM075EP-CP3/4"CPVCEPDM-----€325.08
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AVBM075EP-PP3/4"Natural PolyproEPDM-----€297.36
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AVBM075EP-PV3/4"PVCEPDM-----€197.82
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BVBM075V-PP3/4"PolypropyleneViton180°FPolypropylene-FNPTUnfinished€520.22
AVBM075V-PF3/4"PVDFViton-----€645.12
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AVBM075EP-PF3/4"PVDFEPDM-----€635.04
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AVBM075V-CP3/4"CPVCViton-----€333.90
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VBS Series Compact And Self Closing Vacuum Breakers

StyleModelSizeMaterialSealHeightTemp. RangeBody MaterialConnection TypeMax. PressurePrice
AVBS150VT-PF1 1/2"PVDFFKM-----€2,072.70
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AVBS150VT-PV1 1/2"PVCViton7.938"140°FPVCFNPT100 psi€918.07
AVBS150EPT-CP1 1/2"CPVCEPDM-----€735.84
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AVBS150VT-PP1 1/2"PolypropyleneViton7.938"180°FPolypropyleneFNPT100 psi€1,199.08
AVBS150VT-CP1 1/2"CPVCFKM-----€745.92
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AVBS150EPT-PV1 1/2"PVCEPDM-----€519.12
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AVBS150EPT-PP1 1/2"Natural PolyproEPDM-----€699.30
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AVBS150EPT-PF1 1/2"PVDFEPDM-----€2,057.58
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AVBS200EPT-CP2"CPVCEPDM-----€979.02
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AVBS200VT-PP2"PolypropyleneViton8 1/2"180°FPolypropyleneFNPT100 psi€1,458.20
AVBS200VT-CP2"CPVCFKM-----€989.10
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AVBS200EPT-PV2"PVCEPDM-----€670.32
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AVBS200VT-PF2"PVDFFKM-----€2,623.32
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AVBS200VT-PV2"PVCViton8 1/2"140°FPVCFNPT100 psi€1,175.54
AVBS200EPT-PF2"PVDFEPDM-----€2,611.98
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AVBS200EPT-PP2"Natural PolyproEPDM-----€832.86
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BVBS300EPT-PP3"Natural PolyproEPDM-----€1,631.70
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BVBS300VT-PF3"PVDFFKM-----€4,917.78
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AVBS300VT-PV3"PVCViton10 1/2"140°F-FNPT100 psi€2,272.55
BVBS300EPT-CP3"CPVCEPDM-----€1,874.88
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BVBS300VT-CP3"CPVCFKM-----€1,886.22
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BVBS300EPT-PV3"PVCEPDM-----€1,261.26
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AVBS300VT-PP3"PolypropyleneViton10 1/2"180°FPolypropyleneFNPT100 psi€2,790.71
BVBS300EPT-PF3"PVDFEPDM-----€4,905.18
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BVBS400VT-CP4"CPVCFKM-----€3,001.32
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Vacuum Breaker

StyleModelMax. Temp.MaterialMax. PressureMin. Temp.Body MaterialConnectionPricePkg. Qty.
AB-0455-M------€1,779.926
BB-0975-GH------€365.091
C002849-40140°FBrass125 psi40°F--€167.841
DB-0929140°FBrass125 psi40°F--€235.021
EB-0929-A140°FBrass125 psi40°F--€178.251
FB-0963140°F-125 psi40°F--€446.491
GB-0965140°FBrass125 psi40°F--€154.841
HB-0970-01140°FBrass125 psi40°F--€144.781
IB-0970-FE140°FBrass125 psi40°F--€81.411
JB-0972140°F-125 psi40°F--€54.311
KB-0975140°F-125 psi40°F--€302.131
LB-0977140°F-125 psi40°F--€325.071
M5PR-VB140°FBrass125 psi40°F--€97.131
NB-0968180°F-125 psi40°FBrass-€117.281
OB-0969180°F-125 psi40°FBrass1/2"€109.141
P001301-45180°F-125 psi40°F--€169.131
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LF8B Series, Hose Connection Vacuum Breakers

StyleModelSeal MaterialConnection TypeMaterialMax. PressureSealTemp. RangeBody MaterialHeightPrice
ALF8FRRubberFemale GHT x Male GHTLead Free Brass125 psiSilicone+33°F to +180°FBrass-€141.41
BLF8BCRubberFemale GHT x Male GHTLead Free Brass125 psiSilicone+33°F to +180°FBrass1 1/2"€70.81
CLF8BSiliconeFemale GHT x Male GHTLead Free Brass125 psiSilicone+33°F to +180°FBrass1 1/2"€41.69
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LF008PCQT Series Vacuum Breakers

StyleModelMax. Working PressureInlet SizeBody FinishOutlet SizeMin. Temp.Inlet Thread TypeMax. Temp.Valve TypePrice
ALF008-PC-QT-SC 110.3 Bar1"Satin Chrome1"0.5°CNPT180°FQuarter Turn Ball Valve€2,925.69
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BLF008PCQT-L 3/810.3 Bar3/8"Cast Copper Silicon Alloy3/8"33°FFPT180°FQuarter Turn Ball Valve€742.92
BLF008PCQT 3/410.3 Bar20 mmEpoxy Coated3/4"0.5°CNPT180°FQuarter Turn Ball Valve€1,000.34
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BLF008PCQT 110.3 Bar25 mmEpoxy Coated1"0.5°CNPT180°FQuarter Turn Ball Valve€1,104.29
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BLF008PCQT-L 3/410.3 Bar19 mmCast Copper Silicon Alloy3/4"1°CFPT180°FQuarter Turn Ball Valve€1,071.48
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BLF008PCQT 1/2150 psi1/2"Epoxy Coated1/2"33°FNPT180°FQuarter Turn Ball Valve€692.71
BLF008PCQT-L 1/2150 psi1/2"Copper Silicon Alloy Plated1/2"33°FFPT180°FQuarter Turn Ball Valve€848.96
ALF008PCQT-SC 3/8150 psi3/8"Satin Chrome3/8"33°FNPT180°FQuarter Turn Ball Valve€1,731.41
ALF008-PC-QT-SC 3/4150 psi3/4"Satin Chrome3/4"33°FNPT180°FQuarter Turn Ball Valve€3,889.28
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ALF008PCQT-SC 1/2150 psi1/2"Satin Chrome1/2"33°FNPT180°FQuarter Turn Ball Valve€1,731.41
BLF008PCQT 3/8150 psi3/8"Epoxy Coated3/8"33°FNPT180°FQuarter Turn Ball Valve€791.07
StyleModelSizeInlet SizeOutlet SizeHeightConnection TypeMaterialMax. Temp.Max. Working PressurePrice
ALF289 1/21/2"1/2"1/2"3 3/4"MNPT x MNPTLead Free Bronze180°F10.3 Bar€687.84
ALF289 3/43/4"3/4"3/4"5"MNPT x MNPTLead Free Bronze180°F10.3 Bar€1,351.04
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Elevated Vacuum Breakers

StyleModelMax. Temp.MaterialMax. PressureMin. Temp.Inlet TypeFinishPrice
AB-0455-04-963VB140°FBrass125 psi40°FFlange-€695.47
BB-0455140°FBrass125 psi40°FFlange-€277.49
CB-0455-04140°FBrass125 psi40°FFlange-€311.19
DB-0456140°FBrass125 psi40°F--€277.49
EB-0456-04140°FBrass125 psi40°F--€315.06
FB-0457140°FBrass125 psi40°FFlangePolished Chrome€655.17
GB-0458140°F-125 psi40°F--€617.26
HB-0456-04-963VB140°FBrass125 psi40°F--€699.20
StyleModelValve TypeInlet SizeInlet TypeBody FinishMeter TypeInlet Thread TypeMax. Temp.Max. Working PressurePrice
ALFNLF9 3/8No Shutoff Valve10 mmMale ThreadedChromeNo MeterNPT140°F10.3 Bar€162.08
ALFNLF9-HT 3/4Quarter Turn Ball Valve3/4"Swivel JointPolished ChromeNot ApplicableFPT--€175.09
ALFCLFNLF9 3/8Quarter Turn Ball Valve3/8"Swivel Joint-----€168.81
StyleModelMPNPrice
AVBM050EPFL-CPVBM050EPFL-CP€309.54
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AVBM050EPFL-PFVBM050EPFL-PF€642.18
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AVBM050EPFL-PPVBM050EPFL-PP€325.71
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AVBM050EPFL-PVVBM050EPFL-PV€197.51
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AVBM050EPS-CPVBM050EPS-CP€240.24
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AVBM050EPS-PFVBM050EPS-PF€405.41
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AVBM050EPS-PPVBM050EPS-PP€226.38
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AVBM050EPS-PVVBM050EPS-PV€151.30
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AVBM050VFL-CPVBM050VFL-CP€318.78
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AVBM050VFL-PFVBM050VFL-PF€654.89
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AVBM050VFL-PPVBM050VFL-PP€331.48
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AVBM050VFL-PVVBM050VFL-PV€205.59
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AVBM050VS-CPVBM050VS-CP€249.48
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AVBM050VS-PFVBM050VS-PF€418.11
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AVBM050VS-PPVBM050VS-PP€232.16
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AVBM050VS-PVVBM050VS-PV€159.39
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AVBM075EPFL-CPVBM075EPFL-CP€375.38
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AVBM075EPFL-PFVBM075EPFL-PF€877.80
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AVBM075EPFL-PPVBM075EPFL-PP€383.46
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AVBM075EPFL-PVVBM075EPFL-PV€233.31
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AVBM075EPS-CPVBM075EPS-CP€297.99
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AVBM075EPS-PFVBM075EPS-PF€582.12
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AVBM075EPS-PPVBM075EPS-PP€272.58
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AVBM075EPS-PVVBM075EPS-PV€181.34
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AVBM075VFL-CPVBM075VFL-CP€383.46
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VB Series Vacuum Breakers

StyleModelMPNPrice
AVB050EP-TFVB050EP-TF-
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AVB050EPS-TFVB050EPS-TF-
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AVB050V-TFVB050V-TF-
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AVB050VS-TFVB050VS-TF-
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BVB075EPS-TFVB075EPS-TF€690.69
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BVB075VS-TFVB075VS-TF€699.93
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BVB100EPS-TFVB100EPS-TF€723.03
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BVB100VS-TFVB100VS-TF€729.96
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StyleModelMax. Working PressureInlet SizeBody FinishInlet TypeOutlet TypeMin. Temp.Outlet ConnectionOutlet SizePrice
A9BD10.34 Bar3/8"Stainless SteelFlare JointFlare Joint0.5°C-3/8"€887.54
A9BD-NPTM 1/410.34 Bar8 mmPlainMale ThreadedMale Threaded0.5°CMale Threaded1/4"€573.41
A9BD-NPTM 3/8150 psi3/8"PlainMale ThreadedMale Threaded33°FMale Threaded-€525.89
A9BD-NPTMXFLARE150 psi3/8"Stainless SteelMale ThreadedFlare Joint33°FFlare Joint-€548.30
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8 Series Vacuum Breaker Backflow Preventers

StyleModelMax. Working PressureBody FinishBody MaterialMax. Temp.Valve TypeOperationInlet SizeStrainerPrice
A8B 3/48.6 BarBrassBrass180°FNo Shutoff ValveContinuous3/4"No€14.32
B8.758.6 BarPlainBrass180°FNo Shutoff ValveContinuous3/4"No€41.56
C8BI-C8.6 BarChromeBrass180°FNo Shutoff ValveContinuous3/4"No€66.96
D8BI 3/48.6 BarBrassBrass180°FNo Shutoff ValveContinuous3/4"No€8.16
E8P 3/48.6 BarReinforced ThermoplasticReinforced Thermoplastic180°FNo Shutoff ValveContinuous3/4"No€12.39
F8AC 3/48.6 BarChromeBrass180°FNo Shutoff ValveContinuous3/4"No€85.12
C8C 3/48.6 BarBrassBrass180°FNo Shutoff ValveContinuous3/4"No€64.19
G8A 3/48.6 BarBrassBrass180°FNo Shutoff ValveContinuous3/4"No€53.12
H8Z-4125 psiBrassBrass180°FNo Shutoff ValveContinuous3/4"No€87.20
C8BC 3/4125 psiChrome PlatedBrass180°FNo Shutoff ValveContinuous3/4"No€62.43
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710 Series Vacuum Breakers

StyleModelMax. Temp.Max. Working PressureBody FinishStrainerDisc MaterialMeter TypeInlet Thread TypeBody MaterialPrice
ANH-BL-2-FA110°F-Rough BronzeNoRubberNo MeterNPTBronze€260.19
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B710 2110°F150 psiRough BronzeNoRubberNo MeterNPTBronze€347.39
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CUNIV-BL-2-COPLUG110°F150 psiRough BronzeNoRubberNo MeterNPTBronze€244.17
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B710 1110°F-Rough BronzeNoRubberNo MeterNPTBronze€147.89
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800M4QT Series Vacuum Breakers

StyleModelMax. Working PressureBody FinishInlet TypeOutlet SizeOutlet TypeMin. Temp.Seat MaterialInlet SizePrice
A800M4-QT-FZ 3/4---------
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B800M4-QT-FZ 1---------
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C800M4-QT-FZ 1 1/2---------
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D800M4-QT-FZ 1 1/4---------
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E800M4-QT-FZ 1/2---------
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F800M4-QT-FZ 2---------
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G800M4QT-SH 1 1/410.3 BarCast BronzeFemale Threaded1 1/4"Female Threaded0.5°CPlastic32 mm€728.28
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H800M4QT-QC 3/410.3 BarCast BronzeQuick Connect3/4"Female Threaded33°FPlastic-€340.42
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IU800M4QT 3/410.3 BarCast BronzeFemale Threaded3/4"Union Joint0.5°CPlastic20 mm€355.77
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J800M4QT-SH 1/2150 psiCast BronzeFemale Threaded1/2"Female Threaded33°FPlastic1/2"€354.38
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K800M4QT 1/2150 psiPlainFemale Threaded1/2"Female Threaded0.5°CEngineered Plastic1/2"€311.12
L800M4QT-SH 3/4150 psiCast BronzeFemale Threaded3/4"Female Threaded33°FPlastic3/4"€354.38
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MU800M4QT 1150 psiCast BronzeFemale Threaded1"Union Joint33°FPlastic1"€367.65
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N800M4QT-QC 1/2150 psiCast BronzeQuick Connect1/2"Female Threaded33°FPlastic1/2"€364.83
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O800M4QT-QC 1150 psiCast BronzeQuick Connect1"Female Threaded33°FPlastic1"€351.57
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G800M4QT-SH 1150 psiCast BronzeFemale Threaded1"Female Threaded33°FPlastic1"€366.24
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G800M4QT-SH 1 1/2150 psiCast BronzeFemale Threaded1 1/2"Female Threaded33°FPlastic1 1/2"€876.86
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G800M4QT-SH 2150 psiCast BronzeFemale Threaded2"Female Threaded33°FPlastic2"€902.70
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S8 Series Vacuum Breakers

StyleModelMax. Working PressureInlet SizeBody FinishThread TypeOutlet SizeMax. Temp.Valve TypeOperationPrice
AS-8C 1/28.6 Bar1/2"Chrome PlatedNPTF1/2"180°FNo Shutoff ValveContinuous€157.23
BS-8 1/28.6 Bar1/2"BrassGHT1/2"180°FNo Shutoff ValveContinuous€99.06
AS-8C 3/8125 psi3/8"Chrome PlatedGHT3/8"180°FNo Shutoff ValveContinuous€103.24
CS-8C-F125 psi1/2"ChromeGHT1/2"180°FNo Shutoff ValveContinuous€119.30
StyleModelMax. Temp.Max. Working PressureStrainerDisc MaterialMeter TypeSeat MaterialInlet Thread TypeBody MaterialPrice
ALF767FR 1 1/2140°F150 psiNoSiliconeNo MeterNoryl PlasticNPTLead Free Bronze€1,137.75
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ALF767FR 3/4140°F150 psiNoSiliconeNo MeterNoryl PlasticNPTLead Free Bronze€557.39
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ALF767FR 2140°F-NoSiliconeNo MeterNoryl PlasticNPTLead Free Bronze€1,278.68
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ALF767FR 1/2140°F150 psiNoSiliconeNo MeterNoryl PlasticNPTLead Free Bronze€557.39
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ALF767FR 1140°F-NoSiliconeNo MeterNoryl PlasticNPTLead Free Bronze€983.36
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ALF767FR 1 1/4140°F-NoSiliconeNo MeterNoryl PlasticNPTLead Free Bronze€1,011.50
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StyleModelMax. Working PressureBody FinishInlet SizeOutlet SizeMax. Temp.Valve TypeOperationStrainerPrice
A188A 28.6 BarPlain2"2"180°FNo Shutoff ValveNon ContinuousNo€696.21
A188A 3/4125 psiBrass--180°FNo Shutoff ValveNon ContinuousNo€139.53
A188A 1 1/4125 psiBrass1 1/4"1 1/4"180°FNo Shutoff ValveNon ContinuousNo€248.35
A188A 1 1/2125 psiBrass1 1/2"1 1/2"180°FNo Shutoff ValveNon ContinuousNo€447.86
A188A 1125 psiBrass1"1"180°FNo Shutoff ValveNon ContinuousNo€179.98

Vacuum Breakers

Vacuum breakers are designed to prevent back-siphonage of water due to the generation of vacuum in water drainage systems. Raptor Supplies offers a wide range of vacuum breakers from brands like Apollo, Watts, Hayward, Wilkins, Morse, Plast-O-Matic, Sharkbite and Chicago Faucets. Apollo 38-100, 38-200, 38-500 and 38LF-100 Series vacuum breakers are ideal for a maximum pressure of 150 PSI and are available in 1/4 to 2 inch pipe sizes. The brand's 38-100 Series vacuum breakers prevent backflow of polluted water in portable water supply by breaking the vacuum generated during drainage of water. These ASSE 1001 certified breakers feature a heat-resistant silicone seat disc and a check valve with an air inlet. Watts ANSI, ASSE and NSF compliant vacuum breakers also have a maximum pressure withstanding rating of 150 PSI. These vacuum breakers are available in brass, bronze, chrome plated brass, lead free bronze, lead free brass and polished chrome body material variants.

Working Mechanism

  • Atmospheric vacuum breakers consist of a spring-loaded valve held closed by a diaphragm.
  • When a vacuum is detected, the diaphragm collapses to allow air to enter the piping system and break the vacuum.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where should a vacuum breaker be placed?

A pressure vacuum breaker should be placed a minimum of 12 inches above all downstream outlets and pipings.

How to maintain a vacuum breaker?

Periodically inspect the vacuum breaker for signs of wear / damage and replace it if necessary.

How to install a vacuum breaker?

  • Shut the water supply off and drain the system to remove the existing water.
  • Place the vacuum breaker as per the instructions and general codes & regulations.
  • Test the vacuum breaker to make sure that it is working properly.
  • Fill up the system by turning on the water supply again.