Backflow preventer valves are devices used to prevent backflow from happening on your property.  When there is a sudden change in water pressure within your pipes, either back-pressure or back-siphonage is the cause, and this can lead to contaminated water flowing back into the main water supply. Backflow preventer valves prevent this from happening.  The

Back flow is a term used in plumbing that basically means exactly what it says….water flow back in the direction it came from, or an unwanted flow of water in reverse direction. How can this happen?  Most homeowners just take for granted that water will flow from the main city water supply, through their pipes

Ames backflow preventers are the very best in backflow devices to stop the unwanted dangers of backflow. Backflow occurs when there is a sudden drop in water pressure from the city supply, or an increased amount of pressure occurring within the private residence. Either can reverse the flow of water, sending contaminated water back into