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Freeze Damage on a commercial site

Freeze Damage on a commercial site

These repairs are high impact and can be completed fairly quickly.

These test cocks are a treat, if you have not seen them before.

These test cocks are a treat, if you have not seen them before.

These are kinda scary the first time you see them.

It’s brand new, why do we need to inspect it?

These are tested at the factory, why do we need to test this?

The Customer just needs a backflow test. It should be easy because there are no locks on the cage.

The Customer just needs a backflow test. It should be easy because there are no locks on the cage.

This is what wrong looks like

This is what wrong looks like

This is what Wrong Looks Like!

New Watts 957 2 1/2” needs a cleaning.

New Watts 957 2 1/2” needs a cleaning.

This can be a little tricky.

Don’t make the rookie mistake on the Wilkins 375

Don’t make the rookie mistake on the Wilkins 375

Wilkins 375 Pearl of Wisdom

My Backflow Preventer failed inspection, but what does that even mean?

My Backflow Preventer failed inspection, but what does that even mean?

My Backflow Preventer failed inspection, What does that even mean?

Apollo RP4A common freeze damage to the relief valve

Apollo RP4A common freeze damage to the relief valve

Common Freeze related damage to an Apollo RP4A

That is a watts LF009M2 Installed Vertically (Flow Down). As You know, This is a mistake.

That is a watts LF009M2 Installed Vertically (Flow Down). As You know, This is a mistake.

Vertical install?

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

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.

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

Don’t make the rookie mistake on the Wilkins 375

Watts LF009M2, 1” RP Repair

Watts LF009M2, 1” RP Repair

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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.

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.

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

Fail

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

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

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.

Safety on a ladder does not have to be expensive.

Safety on a ladder does not have to be expensive.

Another good try to sneak one by.

Another good try to sneak one by.

Contractor tried to get one by!

Contractor tried to get one by!

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

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

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

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