G Grizzly Backflow & Plumbing
Fort Lauderdale, FL · 33301 Local testers · Utility reports filed

Double Check Valve Testing in Fort Lauderdale, FL Near Me

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

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Double Check Valve Testing in Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Double Check Valve Testing in Fort Lauderdale, FL

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 Fort Lauderdale, FL 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 Fort Lauderdale, FL

  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.

Coverage

Backflow Testing Services Across Fort Lauderdale, FL

Backflow testing for the neighborhoods and ZIP codes around Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Neighborhoods we cover for backflow testing

  • Downtown Fort Lauderdale
  • Las Olas Isles
  • Victoria Park
  • Rio Vista
  • Tarpon River
  • Coral Ridge

ZIP codes we serve

33301 33304 33305 33306 33308 33309 33311 33312 33313 33314 33315 33316 33317 33319 33321 33322 33323 33324 33325 33326 33327 33328 33330 33331 33332 33334 33351

Backflow testing FAQs

Questions about backflow testing

Questions we hear most often about Double Check Valve Testing in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

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What happens if I miss the backflow test deadline?
Utilities usually send a second notice, and after that some add a fee or schedule a service shutoff. Calling (833) 990-5874 before the deadline is the simplest way to avoid it.
What is the difference between an RPZ and a double check valve?
Both have two independent check valves. An RPZ adds a relief valve between the checks that discharges water to atmosphere if the checks leak, which is why it is required on high-hazard connections.
Why is water dripping from my RPZ relief valve?
A steady drip usually means debris is holding the first check open or the relief valve diaphragm is worn. A cleaning or a rebuild kit fixes most cases.
Do I need an expansion tank after installing a backflow preventer?
Often, yes. The device makes your plumbing a closed system, so heated water cannot expand back to the main and the water heater relief valve may start dripping.
What is a cross-connection?
Any point where drinking water piping can come into contact with a non-potable source. Common examples are a hose in a bucket, a boiler fill line and an irrigation system.

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