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Frequently Asked Questions
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Trouble-Shooting |
General |
Backflow Device- Commonly Asked Questions:
Q: How often does the backflow device at my home need to be inspected?
A: If you are in an area where the city enforces the
inspection of backflow devices, you will need to make arrangements to have the backflow inspected
once per calendar year. Generally, the city will mail you a series of notices reminding you
that it is time for your annual inspection. Or...you can arrange for Sprinkler Doctor to
have the backflow inspected automatically each year when we turn your system on in the Spring!
Contact our office for details.
Q: Who can inspect my backflow device?
A: Backflow inspectors must be certified within
the city you reside to be eligible for backflow inspections in
your area. You may contact your city's water department for a
list of certified inspectors in your area or contact Sprinkler Doctor to
schedule the services as well.
Q: What if I elect to ignore the city's requirement to have my backflow inspected?
A: Unfortunately, most residents who choose to ignore
this requirement wake up to find that the water service to their entire home
has been shut off. The city typically sends several notices prior
to actually shutting the water off,
but most residents elect to have the backflow device inspected prior to experiencing this.
Q: We
experienced freezing temperatures before I was able to have my system
winterized; now water is shooting out of the side of the house.
Is it possible that something on my irrigation system is
damaged/broken?
A:
Typically, the backflow device is the first part of the
irrigation system to freeze and break during the first several days of
freezing temperatures because it is above ground and unprotected. If
the water to the irrigation system was not off for the season, this
would cause water to shoot out of the side of the house because the
components within the backflow which are designed to contain the water
have been broken by the expansion of ice within the device. At
this time, you should turn off the water to the irrigation system
(usually in the basement) to stop the flow of water on the exterior.
Unfortunately, most backflows require complete replacement once
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