How Irrigation Systems Affect Backflow Maintenance
Irrigation systems might seem harmless at first as they water your lawn, run on a timer and stay out of sight most of the year. But here is the part that most homeowners miss and that is that those systems are directly connected to your main water line. And so that is where irrigation backflow […]
Annual Maintenance Checklist For Backflow Devices
Yeah this is true because backflow devices don’t usually fail overnight. They wear down slowly where the seals weaken and the valves stop responding the way they should and the pressure balance gets off. And so the problem is that none of this is visible from the outside. That is why having a clear backflow […]
How To Know If Your Water Is Really Contaminated
So let me ask you how many times you question your water. The answer is you don’t because you turn the tap, fill a glass and move on. Why? Well because it is one of those things that is expected to be just all fine and dandy. But when something changes even slightly then oh […]
Case Studies Of Contamination Caused By Backflow
Backflow often gets treated like a technical concept. Something that the plumbers talk about but not something that actually affects real properties. Yeah so here is the deal it has happened and more than once. Because when it does then it doesn’t stay contained in just one palace no the contamination spreads through systems that […]
Why Businesses Must Have Backflow Prevention
Most business owners think in terms of what happens inside their property where if everything runs with no leaks and no complaints then it all feels under control. But oh no that backflow doesn’t stay contained like that. And so if something goes wrong then it doesn’t just affect your building. It can also push […]
Why Homeowners Need Backflow Preventers
You know most folks don’t wake up worrying about water flowing the wrong way through their pipes. I mean to them it is not obvious, it is not visible and honestly it is easy to assume that everything is all glitters and gold. But that assumption is where the risk sits. Because the nature of […]
State And City Regulations For Backflow Testing
A lot of property owners assume that backflow testing is just another good idea maintenance task. Something you get around to eventually. Yeah that assumption causes a lot of problems trust me. Because in many areas the backflow testing regulations are not some suggestions they are in fact enforced rules tied directly to public water […]
DIY VS Professional Backflow Repairs
At first glance a backflow preventer doesn’t seem that complicated. I mean it is just another plumbing component right? A few valves and some fittings yeah nothing too intimidating and that is exactly why some property owners consider handling repairs themselves. But here is where things start to shift. Because backflow systems aren’t just about […]
Common Myths About Backflow Systems Debunked
This one comes up all the time. And yeah it sounds logical like larger facilities and complex systems surely that is where backflow risks exist right? Nope not really. Because any property with a cross connection can be at risk and that includes homes with irrigation systems, hose attachments or even certain plumbing setups connected […]
Types Of Backflow: Back Siphonage VS Back Pressure
When most people hear the word backflow then they think of it as just one single issue where the water is going the wrong way and you just get it fixed and problem solved right? Um no not exactly. Because backflow actually happens in two completely different ways and if you don’t understand the difference […]
