Difference between RPZ and backflow preventer

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This 2 inch pressure vacuum breaker backflow preventer is used to protect against health hazard and non-hazard backsiphonage of toxic or non-toxic liquids in industrial plants, cooling towers, laboratories, laundries, swimming pools and irrigation systems. It has a bronze body, spring loaded check valve, air relief valve with opening port, two resilient seated shutoffs and test cocks, and NPT end connections. This assembly meets the specifications of the USC FCCCHR Manual. The maximum working pressure is 150 psi (10.3 bar) and temperature range is 32 degrees F to 140 degrees F (0 degrees C to 60 degrees C).

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You need an RPZ backflow preventer device if you have any of the several systems mentioned above that can potentially allow contaminants to enter your water supply. These contaminants can infiltrate your water supply when reduced pressure exists in the piping that carries water into your home, causing potentially contaminated water to back into the main water supply.  This reduced pressure can be caused by:

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Illinois law requires that your RPZ device is tested annually by a licensed plumber with a Cross Connection Certification License.  After a successful inspection, the plumber will forward certification paperwork to the municipality.

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Reduced Pressure Zone (RPZ) devices are a little known – but very important – plumbing device. Why? Because these devices prevent contamination, bacteria, and pollution from contaminating the water coming into your home. On a larger scale, they also prevent these contaminants from entering the municipal water supply.

This is where the RPZ device comes in. When the water pressure drops, the RPZ device (sometimes called the RPZ valve) opens and dumps the impure water out of the bottom of the device, preventing potentially contaminated water from entering your drinking water and municipal or city water supply.

Ravinia Plumbing has licensed plumbers with a Cross Connection Certification License that can install an RPZ device and conduct the annual inspection. We’ve been in business since 1928, and we’ve made a name for ourselves as one of the most trusted and reliable plumbing, sewer, heating and air conditioning, and electrical companies in Chicagoland. Visit Ravinia Plumbing today to learn more.

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WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information: www.p65Warnings.ca.gov

Series 765 Pressure Vacuum Breakers are designed to be installed to provide protection against back siphonage of toxic or non-toxic liquids. They feature a durable bronze body and a check valve and air opening port in one assembly. Maximum Working Pressure: 150 psi (10.3 bar).