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Originally Posted by bcrdukes
Can I simply remove the entire hose bib by twisting it off and replacing it along with the vacuum breaker?
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Looks like your hose bibb is soldered on to the copper pipe coming out of the house, so you can't just twist it off. Cut off the old and solder in the new one. You can buy the vacuum breaker separately.
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Originally Posted by bcrdukes
Turns out everyone here has the vacuum breaker and it's required by law by the municipality. If yes, will I need any kind of sealant etc?
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No sealant or teflon required. The new vacuum breaker comes with a new flat garden hose gasket/washer. Just spin the new one on to the hose bib. Just don't install the breakaway bolt this time.