APOLLO VALVES W432100 Double Check Valve Assembly, 1/2 Inch Size, Bronze

Apollo W432100 double check valve assembly (DCVA) include two single check valves within one body, equipped with four test cocks and two shut-off valves. The double check valve assembly is commonly employed to safeguard against risky installations like lawn sprinkler systems.

Features:

• This Apollo W432100 double check valve assembly secures potable water supply from adulteration due to reverse flow.
• They are employed in industrial settings where chemicals are attached to water lines and municipal water systems to keep unwanted solids & liquids from degrading plumbing.

Standards and Approvals:

• CSA
• IAPMO
• USC

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. Where should a double check valve be employed?

A. Double check valves are suitable for appliances that use hot water, cleaning products or chemicals.

Q. Is a double check valve and backflow preventer the same?

A. Double check valves (also called a double check valve assembly) serve as the middle ground between a backflow preventer and a check valve. They are usually installed in places where backflow needs to be avoided with a one-way valve, but the investment requires to be less than a backflow preventer.

Q. What is a backflow preventer?

A. Backflow prevention systems are equipment installed onto a pipe that only permits water flow in one direction. They work as a one-way entrance, permitting water from the public water supply to flow into the home's piping but preventing it whenever it tries to flow backwards.