A sprinkler system backflow valve usually sits between your home’s main water supply connection and your sprinkler system. The purpose is to prevent the backwards flow of water which can pollute the potable water supply with contaminants. Pollutants from the gardening area, or lawn area, can flow back into the city’s water supply if a
The Wilkins RPZ is designed for installation on potable water supply lines to prevent against the backflow of polluted water from a home or business back into the potable water supply. This backflow preventer is supplied with a full port all valve and, for indoor installation, an air gap adapter. The housing is made of
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Sprinkler backflow can occur when the water in your irrigation system reverses flow, sending contaminated water back into the potable water supply. Obviously this is to be avoided at all cost, thus signaling the need for a sprinkler backflow preventer. A sprinkler backflow preventer can be installed by a licensed and certified backflow expert. Check
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