A vacuum breaker prevents the backflow of dirty water into your home's water supply, ensuring that water only flows in one direction. They are required for all frost-free hose bibs in the United States per ASSE code 1019. Read more about vacuum breakers.

Do you need a vacuum breaker on your home? Plumbing codes vary, so check your local codes. If you're retrofitting or remodeling, you might not be required to have one. Most new construction homes require vacuum breakers.

Another thing to consider is your risk level. If you're filling buckets with chemicals, you'll want backflow protection. If you're using a spray nozzle or only using potable water, there's not much risk of contamination.

TLDR: Yes the House Hydrant V1+, V2+, and Hot+Cold Hydrant are plumbing code compliant in the US & Canada.

The House Hydrant V1+ has been tested and certified to meet ASSE 1019C, ASME A112.18.1, CSA B125.1, and AS3718 standards. This hydrant has a certified inline vacuum breaker built into the Wide Grip VB Hose Connector.

The House Hydrant V2+ has been tested and certified to meet ASSE 1019-A, ASME A112.18.1, CSA B125.1, meets IAPMO/cUPC, and AS3718 standards.

The Hot+Cold Hydrant has been tested and certified to meet ASSE 1019-A, ASME A112.18.1, CSA B125.1 standards.

Depending on whether you’re installing into a new home or retrofitting an existing faucet, plumbing regulations will vary by country, state, and municipality. If you’re having trouble passing your inspection, give us a call (800) 458-1749, email contact@aquorwatersystems.com, or chat with us below, and we will be happy to assist you. Our customer service hours are Monday - Friday from 9 AM - 4 PM PST.

Depending on whether you’re installing into a new home or retrofitting an existing faucet, plumbing regulations will vary by country, state, and municipality

If you are installing on a new construction property, we recommend checking your local codes before choosing a model. Both Hydrants are ASSE and CSA certified, however, some areas may require a built-in vacuum breaker, rather than an external one.

If you are retrofitting aka replacing an existing spigot, you can go with either the V1+ or V2+ model. Both offer the same amount of protection, the V1+ is just a bit easier to install because of the smaller entry hole.