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We have vacuum breakers but my dad will inevitably remove it because he can't stand that humming sound. He also insists on leaving the hose bib/valve at all times, even when he's not using it.

I don't want my parents to accidentally poison themselves or us when we visit.

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[–] brianshatchet@kbin.social 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

My dad uses those insecticide or fertilizer things that hook up to a hose. I'm just worried about backflow into our pipes from it

[–] Docus@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

That sounds like a bad idea to me. But a simple check valve should keep them safe i think

[–] MrZee@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago

I hate that hum too. I don’t suppose you found any solution?