Backflow Devices

There are 5 types of backflow prevention assemblies (Air Gap, AVB, PVB, DC, and RP; but, these are not all equally acceptable as protection against all types of hazards. Look here for help in choosing the correct device to protect your drinking water.

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What Type of Pipe to Install to the RPZ by maximus20895 (Oct 18th 2015, 9:42pm)	3	929	by Wet_Boots (Oct 19th 2015, 8:33am)
Where did the water come from? by strickl (Apr 10th 2006, 10:01am)	1	927	by BSME (Apr 12th 2006, 5:24am)
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Which one you recommend?? by vckreddy (May 17th 2007, 11:43am)	2	1,380	by vckreddy (May 17th 2007, 4:21pm)