Choosing a Backflow Preventer
How To Choose A Backflow Preventer This video will help you understand the importance of installing a backflow preventer in your sprinkler system. How they work, and which backflow prevention device you should choose for your system. Click Here To Browse All Backflow Preventers About Anti-Siphon Valves An anti-siphon valve is generally less expensive and […]
How to Choose an Irrigation Backflow Device
What Does A Backflow Preventer Do? Choosing a proper backflow device is critical. A backflow preventer is a device that prevents contaminants from entering a potable water source during a backflow event. In most homes the landscape irrigation system and the potable water system are one and the same — there is no separation. Here’s […]
Understanding the Importance of a Backflow Prevention Device
Backflow Preventer Keeps Water Contamination Out Most people know they need a backflow for their irrigation system. They just don’t know why. I’m going to work this backward. If Your Backflow Device Is Broken From the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources: “One of the most highly publicized cases of a backflow incident […]
Backflow: Causes And Preventative Measures
Installing A Backflow Device Prevents Water Contamination A Backflow Preventer Case Study For a neighborhood in Cedar Hills, Utah the residents got more contamination than they ever thought was possible. Thirteen households were affected last September; their water was making them sick. It turned out the city had recently switched the water supply to these […]
How Does an Anti-Siphon Valve Work?
Anti-Siphon Valve: How It works and the Advantages Anti-siphon valves are specialized irrigation valves that include a built-in backflow prevention device. Their main purpose is to prevent water from flowing back into your potable water. Anti-siphon valves are considered simpler and less expensive than many other types of backflow preventers. Because of this, they are […]
4 Types of Backflow Preventers: Which Is Best for You?
What Are the 4 Types of Backflow Preventers? Backflow devices are a crucial safety component in an irrigation system. Its primary function is to protect your drinking water supply from contamination. After detecting signs of backflow, these devices can instantly close and prevent this reverse flow. While they’re all designed for the same result, there […]
Atmospheric Vacuum Breakers (AVB) or Anti-Siphon Valves
How To Choose A Valve For Your Irrigation System Atmospheric Vacuum Breakers (AVB) or Anti-Siphon Valves, which should you choose? Both are backflow prevention devices that you can use to protect your drinking water from contamination. Let’s talk a little about their installation and use. Atmospheric Vacuum Breakers Installation Guide For AVB: Atmospheric vacuum breakers […]
