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01/14/2021

Atmospheric Vacuum Breakers (or AVB’s) are made from plastic or brass and are either manual or electric. Unlike other backflow preventers, AVBs are installed on each zone of the irrigation system and immediately after the zone control valve.

01/12/2021

A Reduce Pressure Zone Device can be installed where uninterrupted meter service is needed. However, it can only be used in areas where the temperature never drops below freezing.

01/07/2021

Among the types of backflow prevention devices is a Double Check Valve (or Double Check Valve Assembly (DCVA)). This consists of two valves placed in different places along the plumbing system in order to prevent back pressure and back siphonage.

01/05/2021

Did you know that many municipalities do not require backflow prevention devices for residential developments? If yours is one of them, protect the health of your family by having one installed.

12/31/2020

Backflow prevention is a necessity for any commercial or business facility, and while there are a few different devices that accomplish this, the most effective method is regularly scheduled preventative maintenance.

12/29/2020

If anti-siphon valves are used for backflow prevention, all of the zone valves must be anti-siphon valves, with the exception of a drain valve for winterizing the system.

12/24/2020

Back pressure occurs when the pressure in the system is greater than in its supply, in other words, when the system pressure has been increased by some means.

12/22/2020

Are you buying an older home or one that is out in the country and was recently hooked to city water and sewage? Call to have the backflow prevention system inspected to make sure it has one and to ensure it's working properly.

12/17/2020

One cause of backflow is when homeowners use a garden hose in their garden and the hose is left on the ground. Any drop in water pressure can cause the supply system to ingest chemicals from fertilizers into the hose.

12/15/2020

If your residential or commercial property has an irrigation system or a large boiler or fire suppression system in the building, plumbing codes require that a backflow prevention system be installed.

12/10/2020

It’s recommended to test the Double Check Valve (DCV) systems every three years and repair them as necessary. Reduced Pressure Zone (RPZ) models should be tested once a year and rebuilt every five.