cbass Posted April 26, 2011 Report Posted April 26, 2011 It was right after the water meter. Click to Enlarge 57.52 KB
Scottpat Posted April 26, 2011 Report Posted April 26, 2011 It was right after the water meter. Click to Enlarge 57.52 KB Backflow preventer, I think..... Just about all of the BP I have found are installed horizontal and not vertical. I can't say I have seen one like you have in the photo.
Bill Kibbel Posted April 26, 2011 Report Posted April 26, 2011 Yes, it's a backflow preventer/check valve. It's not too common if this is a single family residence. I usually find them in commercial buildings, multi-family and LARGE homes, all with fire suppression sprinkler systems. It has test cocks for annual testing, required by the manufacturer, if not local code. I don't see a relief port so vertical installation might not be an issue. There should be a strainer if there is no filter preceding it.
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