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Backflow Basics: Testing and Installation

One plumber’s tutorial on backflow prevention devices continues in part three of this four-part series

  • By Anthony Pacilla
  • September 06, 2018

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In this series, we have covered why you need backflow prevention devices and what types there are. It’s time to go over the test equipment you will be using, valve location, orientation and clearances.

Test Equipment

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