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Articles Tagged with ''backflow prevention''

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Plumbing Essentials — Design Approaches, Codes and Everything in Between | Lowell Manalo

Backflow preventers in research and laboratory buildings

Protecting people or equipment? Or both?
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Lowell Manalo
January 17, 2025

A few examples of design approaches that a laboratory or research building may have to address potential contamination concerns within the building.


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Watts introduces new Smart & Connected Wi-Fi Freeze Alert kits

September 17, 2024

These sensors are suitable for a variety of applications, including irrigation, fire line, and industrial uses.


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Zurn Elkay Water Solutions launches new Zurn Wilkins 900XL3 Series Small Backflow Preventer

September 10, 2024

The 900XL3 series is designed for residential or commercial applications.


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SentryPlus Alert is a connected and IoT-enabled RPZ backflow preventer and flood protection shutdown automatic control valve

Smart + Connected Backflow + Leak Detection solutions hit their stride

New technology enables problem-solving solutions.
John Vastyan
May 15, 2024

Invariably, new technologies are emerging to solve age-old risks associated with water supply and sprinkler system backflow devices.


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Watts Water Technologies announces backflow preventer with flood sensor

January 17, 2024

The Series LF009 features a flood sensor with SentryPlus Alert technology to detect excessive water discharges from the relief valve.


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Plumbing industry celebrates National Backflow Prevention Day

August 16, 2023

National Backflow Prevention Day is held annually on Aug. 16.


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Watts Water Technologies' pressure monitoring large-diameter backflow preventers

Watts Water Technologies' pressure monitoring large-diameter backflow preventers

April 18, 2023

Pressure monitoring capability is now standard on Watts large diameter (2 1/2” or larger) Series LF007 and LF709 backflow preventers with NRS gate valves for non-fire applications.


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IAPMO, UA publish fourth edition of Backflow Prevention Reference Manual

January 20, 2023

This manual provides the user with the information needed to understand what degree of hazard or potential risks exist to potable water systems, and whether the proper backflow prevention method, device or assembly has been selected and correctly installed.


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Zurn Wilkins connected backflow preventer

Zurn Wilkins connected backflow preventer

December 22, 2022

The Zurn Wilkins Connected Backflow Preventer with Wireless Monitor is the first product offering from the line of Zurn Connected Products.


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Oatey sewage check valve

Oatey sewage check valve

December 20, 2022

The Oatey 4” PVC Backwater Valve is a sewage check valve designed to prevent pumped water from flowing back into the basin.


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