Watts Backflow Preventer

A backflow prevention instrument is used to protect the water supply from any unwanted contaminations. They protect the drinking water from harmful attackers that can range from minor, moderate and very hazardous materials. There are over 15,000 cases of water contamination that is caused by a faulty backflow preventer. In some cases of severe contamination the results can be fatal.

When backflow prevention devices are installed they must be installed according to the requirements of your county and state. Each state may vary, contact your local plumbers association for the code in your town. To protect yourself and your family, your backflow should be inspected once a year. If you can't remember the last time you had it checked means it has been too long. Call your local plumber to an inspection.

Sometimes a preventer has to be changed and the best backflow preventer on the market is Watts. The name is synonymous with backflow presenters. They sell a backflow kit that has everything you could need. The kit has a ? inch Watts Backflow Preventer, a 909 Air gap, a ? inch brass nipple and a ? inch pressure reducing valve which is required by code fro most hydronic appliances.

A complete kit will cost you about $ 245 or around there. You may need just the backflow preventer or you may just need a part so here is a complete list of the parts and the Watts part numbers in case you find yourself in the position to change any or all of the above.

The ? Watts Backflow Preventer is model number 009QT and it runs about $180. The air gap is Watts number 909 AGA and it costs around $10, the ? inch reducing valve is Watts part number T1156F ?" and it runs about $ 50 and the ? brass nipple does not have a Watts number so when you order you can just ask for it just like that. It costs about 1.25, you can get them in your local Home Depot as well.