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BASIC TYPES OF BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES

ATMOSPHERIC VACUUM BREAKER
Applications: Irrigation systems, commercial dishwasher and laundry equipment, chemical tanks and laboratory sinks (backsiphonage only, nonpressurized connections.)
DOUBLE CHECK ASSEMBLIES
Applications: All non-health hazard (nontoxic) connections including: fire sprinkler and standpipe systems, irrigation systems, premise isolation.
PRESSURE VACUUM BREAKERS
Applications: Irrigation and commercial/industrial piping systems (backsiphonage only, pressurized connections)
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.
DUAL CHECK VALVE ASSEMBLIES
Applications: Residential service connections and nontoxic point of use protection.
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.