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If you see this in the field, please don’t test it. This is a serious problem that will cause problems for everybody that touches it. So, advise the client that this needs to be corrected.

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Wilkins 375 AST 6” 2nd Check Fail with constant Drip from the relief Valve

Helpful tips for repairing the Wilkins 375AST 2 1/2-6”

Fail

This is for all the Irrigators out there that like to install Double Checks Below Grade.

Double Check Below Grade

Don’t Do It. Don’t open up any watts LF009 or variety of models of the 009 that are being used for Hot Water with out a complete Check Valve on hand.

This Check valve broke apart by lifting out the retainer or spacer. If this happens to you and you don't have a new check valve, you will...

Safety on a ladder does not have to be expensive.

This safety harness is about $70.00 to buy. I had been renting this type of harness for a job 1 time per year. I encourage you to buy...

Another good try to sneak one by.

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Contractor tried to get one by!

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It’s Brand New Why do we need to get this inspected?

It’s Brand New, do we really need to test it?

Why is the water company requesting that I Get my Backflow Preventer Tested?

Why is the water company asking me to have my backflow preventer tested.

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Wilkins 375 AST 6” 2nd Check Fail with constant Drip from the relief Valve

This is for all the Irrigators out there that like to install Double Checks Below Grade.

Don’t make the rookie mistake on the Wilkins 375

Watts LF009M2, 1” RP Repair

If you see this in the field, please don’t test it. This is a serious problem that will cause problems for everybody that touches it. So, advise the client that this needs to be corrected.