<strong>Lakewood, NJ -</strong> The largest U.S. manufacturer of solar pool heating systems has just released a redesigned vacuum breaker which is now compatible  with all brands of solar pool heating systems, including FAFCO Sunsaver  and Revolution, Techno-Solis, Solar Hydronics Hi-Tec, Guardian and  Suntrek collectors.

The newly released commercial heavy duty vacuum breaker includes a reinforced  housing, corrosion-free  stainless steel spring and filter screens, and a  chemical resistant Viton o-ring. The valve can be completely rebuilt in the field.

Previously, Aquatherm's design could not be used with competitive  systems due to the varying types of coupler hoses used to connect those  collectors. The addition of a proprietary slide-lock on the solar pool  vacuum breaker housing allows the part to be used in and make and model  collector with 2" header manifolds.

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When used with Aquatherm's own dual-durometer EPDM connector hoses,  improvements on the design permits higher stagnation temperatures.

The new vacuum breakers are currently available from all Aquatherm Regional Distribution Centers. The slide locking cap will be introduced on the 1.5" vacuum relief valve in the first quarter of 2013.