Delta®
Kitchen Air Gap in Venetian Bronze
Model#:
72020-RB
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PRODUCT FEATURES
- 1-5/8" diameter brass cap
- 2-1/8" long brass cap
- 5/8" dishwasher inlet
- 7/8" outlet
Documents & Specs
Product Support, Repair Parts & Technical Specifications
Installation Information
Overall Height (in.) :
2-7/16
Valve Type:
NA
INSTALLATION SUPPORT
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REVIEWS
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Wendy from
Air Gap Cap; Champagne Bronze.
It’s attractive & serviceable.…the color is incorrect in your pic!
Date published: 2022-04-29
Rated 5 out of
5
by
BJ from
Perfect match!
Why not get an Air Gap that matches the sink faucet? No reason!
Date published: 2022-04-11
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Nicachick from
Brass air gap
good looking, great finish, good quality
Date published: 2022-03-26
Rated 5 out of
5
by
MP from
Great replacement
What an improvement over our old one. Stainless looks great.
Date published: 2021-12-23
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Patricia from
Matching air gap cover
Matches my delta kitchen faucet and beverage faucet.
Date published: 2021-08-08
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Kandy from
Good color choices
Liked that this came in a matte black color. If your plumber insists on a doshwasher vent its nice to find one that goes with your decor.
Date published: 2020-11-21
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Genol from
Coordinated with New Faucet
I had chrome and replaced with this to match new faucet. Not a perfect match but very close. I had to replace the previous base with the one Delta provided. A very simple task, taking less than 10mins.
Date published: 2018-08-06
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Barb1964 from
water all over counter
I bought the air gap and cover to replace one that the builder had literally left under the sink. I have run the dishwasher 2x's and each time, water bubbles out of the air gap onto my counters.... The plumbers were out today to make sure that no lines were clogged: they weren't. They disconnected and reconnected the lines: tested it again....water all over the counters. There is a flaw in the design of the plastic air gap...have to go to a plumbing store to get a new plastic air gap... (The cover is fine..so far.)
Date published: 2018-07-03
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Kater from
Amazon sends unbranded boxes
The only place I could find to buy the "SS" color to match the faucet finish we want was amazon. Ordered 2 (we're getting 2 dishwashers!), and received two boxes from them, neither identifies as being a "Delta" product as the description indicated. Not sure where else to find them as none of the authorized dealers carry this finish. Can't order them from here because Delta doesn't personally sell their own products. Disappointed my faucet I was so excited to get back (I had a Touch2O at my last house that I sold) might have to go back for a brand that offers matching code required accessories :(
Date published: 2017-09-28
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Homework from
Quality Air Gap
This is a quality air gap from Delta. It's much better than the cheap ones you'd buy at the home improvement stores. The Delta air gap has thicker metal and better looking chrome than the others. The trick to installing this is to set the plastic mounting assembly at the correct height- if it's set too high then the chrome cap won't cover it entirely. When you've got it set just right the chrome cap comes all the way down to sit right on the sink surface.
Date published: 2017-03-10
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Bosley from
Matches the faucet perfectly
We replaced the satin finish faucet in the kitchen and this was the only website I could find a Venetian Bronze Air Gap. Delivered quickly and fits perfectly.
Date published: 2016-12-12
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Jude from
DElta Air gap
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Works great and gets the job done.
Date published: 2016-12-09
Rated 5 out of
5
by
cartman402 from
Great product
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Easy installation and it looks good. I would buy it again.
Date published: 2016-12-04
Rated 5 out of
5
by
jerz from
Delta- Great quality as always!
We have been very pleased with the ordering process. Our purchase arrived timely and was well packaged. The Air Gap has worked very well and is easy to maintain! We have had multiple compliments on this item along with other chrome Delta sink items-- and needless to say we have recommended and where to purchase!! A very pleased customer!! Thank You!!
Date published: 2016-08-13
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Frankie from
Looks Great
I brought this a month ago and the plumber told me it wasn't necessary to have installed. I ended up returning it.
Date published: 2016-06-23
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Mark from
Nice Quality
Product is worth it. Nice sink compared to the Big Box Store items
Date published: 2016-02-29
Rated 5 out of
5
by
kaveman from
Its an Air Gap
Not much to review over an airgap. The finish matched my Brizo articulating faucet in the SS finish perfectly.
Date published: 2016-01-08
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Elsie from
Matched Delta faucet perfectly
Big Box store didn't have what I needed. Went on line and found it immediately. Ordered it and had it in a few days.
Date published: 2015-08-04
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Pam from
Perfect match
simple, inexpensive and looks great!
Date published: 2015-05-17
Rated 5 out of
5
by
timinspokane from
Does the trick!
It is just an air gap... LOL But, the fit and finish are great and it looks nice on our new granite counter tops.
Date published: 2015-05-09
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Marvymom from
Attractive
I purchased this to match the new Delta faucet I purchased to have installed after having the kitchen sink repaired and reglazed. The quality is excellent and I like the new streamline style. It looks very nice. It was also reasonably priced.
Date published: 2015-04-24
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Edward from
The metal part is great. The problem was with the female threads on the plastic wye. It was to loose of a fit on the male. My fix was to use the old nut. End of problem.
Date published: 2015-04-10
Rated 2 out of
5
by
Jim_BR from
Works, but is too flimsy
Purchased this air gap kit to bring my dishwasher installation up to code. While it serves the purpose, its construction is so flimsy that any side load from attached hoses makes it nearly impossible to install straight. I had to modify the larger drain line to include hard tubing so as to reduce hose force on this item to be able to install it.
Date published: 2014-08-07
Rated 5 out of
5
by
gonzo3707 from
Nice Looking
This does the job it's suppose to do and does not distract from the beauty of our granite countertop.
Date published: 2012-02-16
Rated 5 out of
5
by
TiffanyAmber from
Just what we needed
Bought a new kitchen faucet locally to replace old one...but the air gap on the old one was chrome and no bronze air gaps were available. Now it is perfect.
Date published: 2011-04-29
Rated 1 out of
5
by
beatsetter from
This is junk
The stainless cover looks good. The PVC vent underneath is another issue. The PVC nut that holds the vent in place is not strong enough plastic, or the threads are not cut deep enough. The nut just stripped out with a minimal amount of force applied. I tightened it by hand, and just the weight of the dishwasher drain hose (small side-ways pull) was enough to push the nut down stripping the threads. I could not use any of the PVC parts. Don't waist your money on this.
Date published: 2011-04-23
Rated 2 out of
5
by
Dweeb from
Delta 72020SS - High price for thin plastic
This product has a great SS cap that matched my Delta 172SSWF faucet perfectly. However, the plastic under the SS cap is extremely flimsy and bends out of shape easily during install. I ended up using the plastic body of my old Delta air gap (*much* thicker plastic) since it matched identically this one (except for the thickness of plastic) and the SS cap from this one. For the price, Delta should have used a much thicker plastic.
Date published: 2009-08-07
Q&A
Can I purchase just the CAP for the air gap 72020-rb ?
Thank you for your question, Doug! The Delta air gap is sold as one piece and there are no separate parts available currently.
Best regards, Edward
Date published: 2024-03-28
Does the 72020-rb work with the 19949-dst. We would need Venetian bronze.
Hi,
Thank you for your question. The Delta 72020-RB can be used in addition to the Delta 19949-RB-DST kitchen faucet.
Best regards,
Brandis
Date published: 2024-03-28
does this fit all air gap vents? or is it both parts?
Hi, Joseph!
Thank you for your question. The Delta 72020-RB air cap includes everything needed for installation. Here is a link to to the technical specifications sheet to show this information:
https://media.deltafaucet.com/SpecSheet/dsp-a-72020_C.pdf
Best Regards,
Rosanna
Date published: 2024-03-28
What does an air gap do and when is it needed?
Hi xhotcapp, Thank you for your question. The model 72020 Air Gap is installed to prevent backflow or back siphonage of non potable water into potable water systems. It is most often installed for use with dishwashers. The air gap prevents the dirty water leaving the dishwasher from getting back into the dishwasher. You may need to check your local building codes to see if one is required in your area.
Thanks,
Dave
Date published: 2024-03-28
What exactly is the kitchen air gap, what is it used for and how and where is it installed. Is it something that helps with the water pressure?
Hello Doowop47,
Thank you for your question regarding the Delta Kitchen Air Gap and I am happy to help you today.
An air gap is installed to prevent backflow or backsiphonage of non potable water into potable water systems. It is most often installed for use with dishwashers. The air gap prevents the dirty water leaving the dishwasher from getting back into the dishwasher and are typically installed on the counter nearest to the dishwasher. To install the air gap, you will need to connect the larger leg below the counter to a garbage disposal or sink trap and the smaller leg to the hose from the dishwasher. Only the cover and a few inches of the body will be visible from above the counter as the collar gasket and nut will hold the air gap in place.
Please do not hesitate to give us a call on our warranty line at 800-345-3358 if we can assist you with anything going forward.
Thank you,
Brandy
Date published: 2024-03-28
Why is the bottom ring around the air gap WHITE?
I have customers complain that the rim around where the cap fits down over the air gap is WHITE and stands out! It looks
tacky.
Thank you for your concern. Delta Faucet model # 72020-RB has a ring around the bottom to keep the finish from coming in contact with water. Our R & D department has been looking at a better design for the Venetian Bronze finish but at this point, it is the only way this product is available.
Date published: 2024-03-28
What does this do?
Thank you for your question, Gordon! An air gap is used to prevent backflow or back siphonage of non potable water into potable water systems. It is typically installed for use with dishwashers but is sometimes used with reverse osmosis filtration systems if required by state or local codes.
Best regards, Edward
Date published: 2024-03-28
In one picture, it shows a flange bottom. In another it shows no flange and a white washer at the bottom. Which one is accurate for bronze finish?
Hi Amy, Thank you for your question. The current verson of 72020-RB will have the finished venetian bronze flange at the bottom of the air gap cap.
Thanks,
Dave
Date published: 2024-03-28
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