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Home » backflow prevention

Articles Tagged with ''backflow prevention''

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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Celebrating Backflow Prevention Day

Celebrating Backflow Prevention Day

August 16, 2022

For the second year, National Backflow Prevention Day on August 16, 2022, recognizes the role of backflow prevention and cross-connection control and those who install, maintain, and test backflow preventers.


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ASSE International publishes new edition of Backflow Prevention Field Test Procedures booklet

July 12, 2022

Changes found in this seventh edition were primarily made to clarify and standardize the procedures within the booklet and ensure that the procedures mirror the steps found in the ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 5000-2022, "Cross-Connection Control Professional Qualifications Standard."


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Dave Yates performs backflow testing

Backflow prevention: The last line of defense for plumbing system safety

Backflow testers hold one of the most important roles in safeguarding water supplies.
John Vastyan
Dave Yates
Dave Yates
May 16, 2022

Two facets of building infrastructure have gained close attention in the wake of widespread disease: Indoor air quality and water quality within commercial structures. Adding to the problem of providing clean water, globally, are challenges posed by an aging municipal and commercial infrastructure.


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Mikrofill Systems pressurization unit

Mikrofill Systems pressurization unit

April 14, 2022

The Mikrofill 3 hydronic system pressurization unit is the most advanced, “direct-type” pressurization unit available for sealed, low-pressure hot-water (LPHW) and chilled-water (CHW) commercial and multifamily residential applications, the company says. 


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M & H Sales

Plumbing & Mechanical’s 2019 Manufacturers Rep of the Year: M & H Sales

Malvern, Pennsylvania-based M & H Sales takes this year’s honor as PM’s Manufacturers Rep of the Year.
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Nicole Krawcke
June 5, 2019

When you ask Bruce Hornberger to talk about his company, M & H Sales, he smiles and says he is blessed. Founded in 1994 with his business partner, Doug Martin, the company employs six people and represents six lines in the mid-Atlantic region.


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Cary Hansen, president of Ventura, California-based Hansen’s Plumbing & Mechanical

What to do when backflow occurs

Cary Hansen
May 8, 2019

Flush, flush, flush! For safety. Not your toilets’ but your customers’ water systems after any backflow incident or breach in the line.


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RJ0918 Check Valves Feat photo

Design and use of check valves

Check valves protect both the suction and discharge sides of pumps, in addition to preventing backflow of possibly contaminated water.
Nathan Lazenga
September 29, 2018

Check valves are ubiquitous in all sorts of piping systems. Although they may be familiar to plumbing and mechanical contractors, the more than half dozen different types of check valves are designed for different functions and types of service. Contractors need to take care to select the correct check valves for the piping systems they are designing and installing.


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Stopcon Emergency Plug System

Stopcon Emergency Plug System

April 19, 2017

It is equipped with quick connects and an easy-to-squeeze trigger system.


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