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Backflow - watts vs appollo

Cold too
Cold too Member Posts: 7
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Any opinions on ease/cost of service on backflow preventers?  Looking at 2" reduced pressure zone valves - watts 009 vs apolllo 200series.



Are the single access watts more difficult/expensive to service during testing?  Seems like it may be easier to service one check at a time on the appollo valves as needed.

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  • Rich Kontny_3
    Rich Kontny_3 Member Posts: 562
    edited September 2010
    Watts vs Apollo

      Watts parts are readily available  and easy to install. I am a certified backflow tester and recommend that owners stick with one manufacturer, that is usually Watts as we have a great source for repair parts here in Milwaukee. If you plan on a test make sure you have the parts on hand so you don't create un wanted down time.

      We must  take RPVs out of service if they fail, sometimes this can be a problem for the owner.



    Rich Kontny
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