Reduced Pressure Backflow Detector, 8 in, Flange, 304/304L Stainless Steel

This Colt™ 8 in reduced pressure detector assembly is designed to prevent the reverse flow of fire protection substances and water of non-potable quality from being pumped or siphoned into the potable water supply due to backsiphonage and or backpressure in accordance with national plumbing codes and water authority requirements. It is ideal for protection at cross-connections identified as health hazards such as on fire sprinkler systems and from other contaminants found at the service line entrance. This compact modular design with a single access cover for easy maintenance consists of a stainless steel body with a quick access sleeve, torsion spring check valves, outside stem and yoke resilient seated gate valves, test cocks and a corrosive resistant bottom mounted pressure relief valve. It comes furnished with a cubic feet per minute meter to detect underground leaks and unauthorized water use.

(2) Check Valves, Pressure-Differential Relief Valve, Shutoff Valves, Torsion Spring Checks, Relief Valve, Nickel-Plated Bronze Test Cocks and CFM Meter

1 Year Limited

Approved By The Foundation For Cross-Connection Control And Hydraulic Research At The University Of Southern California|ASSE 1047|AWWA C551-92|cCSAus B64.4|cULus Listed|FM Approved | PROP65: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Fire Protection and Health Hazard