- An annual inspection is required by most of Florida’s municipalities.
- Having a working and regularly certified backflow preventer will increase safety and can decrease the risk of liability for your business.
Backflow prevention devices keep contaminated water sources from getting into drinking water systems.
Mills Backflow is committed to offering prompt and friendly service at a reasonable price. We are currently at or below market rate, and we are licensed and insured.
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Here we see a seal with rust, preventing the check valve from closing. This can be caused from old city pipes, an old device, or particulate such as excess pipe dope. The rubber also deteriorates and scars over time; needing to be replaced every few years.
Backflow can be caused from back-siphonage (Decrease in pressure on Supply Side) or backpressure (increase in pressure on customer side).
Some homeowners may be required to have backflows on their homes or irrigation systems.
Common Backflow Types:
- Dual Check Valve – (Not tested, Replaced)
- RPZ or Reduced Pressure Zone Valves – Very common, Includes Wilkins 975XL2
- DCVA – Double Check Valve Assembly
- SVB – Spill Resistant Vacuum Breaker – Indoor / Outdoor Applications
- PVB – Pressure Vacuum Breaker – Often used on irrigation systems,
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