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Ardmore, TN · 38449 Local testers · Utility reports filed

Double Check Valve Testing in Ardmore, TN Near Me

Double check valve assembly testing in Ardmore, TN for low-hazard and fire line connections. Call (833) 990-5874 to schedule.

Double Check Valve Testing in Ardmore, TN
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Double Check Valve Testing in Ardmore, TN

A double check valve assembly, or DCVA, has two independent spring-loaded checks between two resilient-seated shutoffs and four test cocks. It is approved for low-hazard connections, so you see it on many fire lines, apartment services and some irrigation systems.

The tester bleeds and reads each check separately. Each one has to hold a differential of at least 1.0 psid. If a check reads lower, the cause is usually a worn rubber disc, a weak spring or debris across the seat.

Unlike an RPZ, a DCVA can be installed in a pit or vault in many jurisdictions, which brings its own problems. Flooded vaults make test cocks hard to reach and corrode the bolts. Testers often pump the vault before they can start.

Grizzly Backflow & Plumbing connects you with local testers in Ardmore, TN for double check valve testing, report filing with your purveyor and repair if a check fails. Good backflow prevention depends on both checks holding, not one. Call (833) 990-5874.

How it works

Four steps to backflow testing in Ardmore, 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.

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Backflow Testing Services Across Ardmore, TN

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

ZIP codes we serve

38449

Backflow testing FAQs

Questions about backflow testing

Questions we hear most often about Double Check Valve Testing in Ardmore, TN.

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How often does a backflow preventer need testing in Ardmore, 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.
Who is allowed to test my backflow device?
A tester who holds a backflow tester certification recognized by your state or your water utility. Many utilities keep an approved tester list and reject reports signed by anyone not on it.
Does my lawn sprinkler system in Ardmore, TN need a backflow preventer?
Almost every US plumbing code requires one on irrigation, since fertilizer, pesticide and standing water at the heads can siphon back. The device type depends on local code and how the system is laid out.
Who sends the test report to the water utility?
The tester usually files it, either on the utility's paper form or through its online portal. Ask for a copy for your own records.
How much does backflow testing cost in Ardmore, TN?
Pricing depends on device type, size and the local market. Call (833) 990-5874 for current pricing on backflow testing in Ardmore, TN.

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Certified testers for backflow testing in Ardmore, TN. Call (833) 990-5874 and we go through the device and the price before anything is booked.

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