Backflow Preventer Installation
Brass fittings
Hollow rock cover
Insulation pouch
The backflow preventer installation is done using brass fittings that are strong and do not corrode.
Insulation pouch
Hollow rock cover
Insulation pouch
The backflow preventer is sensitive to freezing and protected by an insulation pouch.
Hollow rock cover
Hollow rock cover
Hollow rock cover
A hollow rock cover is used to protect the backflow preventer installation from the elements.
Things To Avoid
Galvanized pipe
Galvanized pipe
Galvanized pipe
Galvanized pipe begins to rust on day 1 of the backflow installation. Rusty pipes leak.
No insulation
Galvanized pipe
Galvanized pipe
The backflow preventer is sensitive to cold temperatures and without insulation, it will freeze and crack.
Not protected
Not protected
Not protected
The weight of snow on the unprotected backflow installation damaged it beyond repair. Brass fittings were not used here.
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Not protected
Not protected
Quality goes without say here.