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Backflow Preventer Installation in Memphis, TN Near Me

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Backflow Preventer Installation in Memphis, TN
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Backflow Preventer Installation in Memphis, TN

A backflow preventer installation starts with one question: what is the hazard? Your water purveyor or local code decides whether you need an RPZ, a double check, a PVB or a spill-resistant vacuum breaker.

Grizzly Backflow & Plumbing connects you with plumbers in Memphis, TN who size the device to the line, set it at the right height and leave clearance for testing. An RPZ needs space under the relief port and a drain that can take a full discharge. A PVB needs 12 inches of rise above the highest outlet. A DCVA needs test cocks you can reach with a gauge.

Most utilities want the device tested within days of installation, and some will not close a permit until that first report is filed. Plan for it.

Permits, unions on both sides and a strainer upstream on dirty water systems are worth asking about. A strainer is cheap compared to rebuilding checks every year.

Call (833) 990-5874 to get a backflow preventer installed correctly in Memphis, TN, with backflow testing done right after.

How it works

Four steps to backflow testing in Memphis, TN

  1. 01

    Grab your notice

    Have the utility letter handy. It lists the device, serial number and due date.

  2. 02

    Talk it through

    Call (833) 990-5874. We go over the device type and the price before anything is booked.

  3. 03

    Test day

    A certified tester reads each check and the relief valve on a calibrated gauge.

  4. 04

    Report filed

    The report goes to your water utility, and you keep a copy for your records.

Coverage

Backflow Testing Services Across Memphis, TN

Backflow testing for the neighborhoods and ZIP codes around Memphis, TN.

Neighborhoods we cover for backflow testing

  • Downtown Memphis
  • Midtown Memphis
  • East Memphis
  • South Memphis
  • North Memphis
  • Cordova
  • Germantown
  • Collierville

ZIP codes we serve

38103 38104 38105 38106 38107 38108 38109 38111 38112 38113 38114 38115 38116 38117 38118 38119 38120 38122 38125 38126 38127 38128 38131 38132 38133 38134 38135 38141 38152

Backflow testing FAQs

Questions about backflow testing

Questions we hear most often about Backflow Preventer Installation in Memphis, TN.

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How often does a backflow preventer need testing in Memphis, TN?
Most water utilities require a test once a year. Many also require one at installation, after any repair and after the device is moved. Your utility's notice letter gives the exact due date.
What is the difference between an RPZ and a double check valve?
Both have two independent check valves. An RPZ adds a relief valve between the checks that discharges water to atmosphere if the checks leak, which is why it is required on high-hazard connections.
Will my water be off during the test?
Yes, briefly. The tester closes the shutoff valves on the assembly while reading the checks, so water downstream of the device is off until the test is done.
Can a backflow preventer freeze?
Yes. Trapped water expands and can crack the bronze body or blow out the bonnet. Insulated enclosures, heat cable or draining the device for winter prevent it.
Do I need an expansion tank after installing a backflow preventer?
Often, yes. The device makes your plumbing a closed system, so heated water cannot expand back to the main and the water heater relief valve may start dripping.

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