ASSE 5110 Backflow Testers in California

With some confusion and misinformation regarding acceptance of ASSE's backflow prevention assembly tester certification in California, I'd like to answer some frequently asked questions...

Water Quality, Dead Legs & Backflow Prevention

When we deliver clean, safe potable water from the water distribution system to a service line supplying a consumer facility, is our job of...

Backflow Prevention & Health and Safety Quiz

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

4” Apollo RP4A

QUESTION:I am working on a 4” Apollo RP4A. Can you tell me about this assembly? How do I replace the check valve discs and...

4” Wilkins Model 350ASTDA

QUESTION:I am working on a 4” Wilkins model number 350ASTDA. Can you give me some background about this assembly and explain how to service...

Backflow Prevention & Water Quality Quiz

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

1” Wilkins Model 720A

QUESTION:I am servicing a 1” Wilkins Model 720A. Can you give me any helpful hints on how to repair this assembly? DOUG:The Wilkins 720A is...

Backflow Prevention & Fire Protection Quiz

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

Fire Protection: Water is the Hazard?

When we look at the required cross-connection protection, it is important to understand the system type, piping material, water supply to the system, and...

Backflow Test Kits: How Do They Work?

Backflow test kits have been on the market for over 50 years. Some of the original design technologies have stood the test of time...