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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Which Backflow Preventer do i need...? by OscarNav (Jul 10th 2004, 10:26pm)	5	1,595	by Wet_Boots (Apr 26th 2005, 5:05pm)
3/4" or 1" Backflow by chpsk8 (Mar 17th 2002, 8:16am)	4	1,338	by Rays Sprinklers (May 22nd 2003, 4:47am)
Wilkins 720 A 1" ...old style needed by DrewZ (Jun 6th 2013, 8:32pm)	5	1,523	by Wet_Boots (Jun 7th 2013, 10:25am)
Need advice on backflow devices. by spinman1949 (Sep 9th 2012, 3:42pm)	7	2,259	by spinman1949 (Sep 10th 2012, 10:14am)
Toro 53300 PVB TROUBLE by wsommariva (Apr 9th 2011, 6:38am)	44	6,443	by wsommariva (Apr 20th 2011, 12:25pm)
Winerizing (blowout) sprinkler with Wilkins 975XL RP - Where to attach? by creeker69 (Oct 3rd 2010, 12:09pm)	6	3,480	by creeker69 (Oct 10th 2010, 10:55am)
water spitting out from all 4 test cocks when installing Febco 860-100 by garyb (May 31st 2009, 9:50am)	3	1,765	by american irrigation (Nov 2nd 2009, 9:15pm)
O-ring for Febco 765-1 by hequn_yin (May 7th 2007, 4:35am)	1	1,354	by tehachapibackflow (May 10th 2007, 7:34pm)
Backflow spewing by ken_m (Jun 3rd 2004, 10:40am)	6	1,034	by ken_m (Jun 4th 2004, 4:34am)
Lack of Water Pressure at Sprinkler Heads by jimkansas (May 19th 2004, 12:32pm)	5	1,407	by jimkansas (May 25th 2004, 6:20pm)
Question on Febco FE765-100 by rghash (Mar 5th 2004, 5:37am)	5	1,374	by HooKooDooKu (Mar 11th 2004, 5:39pm)
Where to get Lawnlife parts by Lawnguyz (Jun 25th 2012, 7:57pm)	8	2,589	by Wet_Boots (Jun 28th 2012, 7:40am)
Febco 765 leaking when using compressor for winterization by damifino (Nov 5th 2010, 3:16pm)	4	3,739	by debo (Dec 10th 2010, 7:09pm)
Febco 825y leaking by sgf (May 9th 2004, 12:44pm)	8	5,001	by RidgeRun05 (Jan 29th 2006, 11:28am)
Placement of Backflow Device (Watts Double Check) by phughes (Nov 13th 2003, 3:06am)	8	3,360	by David (Sep 13th 2004, 8:51am)
Need help choosing an RPV and install question (Chicago) by Lunker (Apr 16th 2012, 3:45pm)	19	6,248	by GatorGuy (Apr 23rd 2012, 8:30am)
DIY Febco 825Y Replacement by wumpus (Jun 4th 2010, 9:03pm)	9	3,628	by HooKooDooKu (Jun 11th 2010, 8:26am)
PRESSURE VACUUM BREAKER WILKINS MOD_420 by JA95606 (Feb 4th 2007, 10:51am)	5	3,242	by hi.todd (Apr 7th 2010, 8:07pm)
Determining code requirements. by foxsam (Jul 29th 2008, 1:31pm)	3	1,010	by rschroeder (May 5th 2009, 5:33pm)
Local Code Lingo by craigwagner6 (Aug 19th 2003, 4:16am)	2	598	by craigwagner6 (Aug 19th 2003, 1:44pm)