BASIC TYPES OF BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES
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ATMOSPHERIC VACUUM BREAKER
Applications: Irrigation systems, commercial dishwasher and laundry
equipment, chemical tanks and laboratory sinks (backsiphonage only,
nonpressurized connections.)
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DOUBLE CHECK ASSEMBLIES
Applications: All non-health hazard (nontoxic) connections including: fire sprinkler and standpipe systems, irrigation systems, premise isolation.
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PRESSURE VACUUM BREAKERS
Applications: Irrigation and commercial/industrial piping systems (backsiphonage only, pressurized
connections)
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REDUCE PRESSURE ASSEMBLIES
Applications: All health hazard (toxic), severely hazardous, connections including: irrigation systems, hospitals, morgues, medical/dental facilities, industrial/chemical plants and boiler feeds.
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DUAL CHECK VALVE ASSEMBLIES
Applications: Residential service connections and nontoxic point of use protection.
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AIR GAP
Applications: It's Applications range from extremely hazardous installations to a common household sink or wash basin. It provides an adequate air gap between the contaminant and the water supply.
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