Backflow

A question I’m often asked is, “How can people in the cross-connection industry influence regulations in their jurisdictions to require the necessary testing of...

Question: I am servicing a 4” Conbraco model 40-700. The first check on the mainline assembly is not passing and I want to change out...

According to the ASSE International Plumbing Dictionary, working pressure is the maximum pressure in a water piping system allowable under normal working conditions. Likewise,...

Question: I will be replacing the check discs on a 4” Febco model 850 DCA. Can you give me some ideas on how to repair...

According to the ASSE International Plumbing Dictionary, working pressure is the maximum pressure in a water piping system allowable under normal working conditions. Likewise,...

This may sound hard to believe, but I truly love my job. I am seldom home and spend most of my time traveling to...

ASSE 1013, Reduced Pressure Principle Backflow Prevention Assemblies (RP); ASSE 1015, Double Check Backflow Prevention Assemblies (DC); ASSE 1047, Reduced Pressure Principle Detector Backflow...

This column will be a regular feature in ASSE International’s new magazine, Working Pressure. We will be sharing news about ASSE professional qualifications standards,...

Yesterday I received a phone call from the owner of a fire sprinkler installation and service company. It was a type of call I...

Question: I am servicing a 4” Ames Model C500. Can you tell me about this assembly and how to change the rubber parts for the...