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Phoenix, AZ · 85003 Local testers · Utility reports filed

Double Check Valve Testing in Phoenix, AZ Near Me

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

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Double Check Valve Testing in Phoenix, AZ
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Double Check Valve Testing in Phoenix, AZ

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 Phoenix, AZ 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 Phoenix, AZ

  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 Phoenix, AZ

Backflow testing for the neighborhoods and ZIP codes around Phoenix, AZ.

Neighborhoods we cover for backflow testing

  • Arcadia
  • Biltmore
  • Ahwatukee
  • Camelback East
  • Maryvale
  • South Mountain

ZIP codes we serve

85003 85004 85006 85007 85008 85009 85012 85013 85014 85015 85016 85017 85018 85019 85020 85021 85022 85023 85024 85026 85027 85028 85029 85031 85032 85033 85034 85035 85037 85040 85041 85042 85043 85044 85045 85048 85050 85051 85053 85054 85083 85085 85086

Backflow testing FAQs

Questions about backflow testing

Questions we hear most often about Double Check Valve Testing in Phoenix, AZ.

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How often does a backflow preventer need testing in Phoenix, AZ?
Most water utilities require a test once a year. Many also require one at installation, after any repair and after the device is moved. Your utility's notice letter gives the exact due date.
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.
Will my water be off during the test?
Yes, briefly. The tester closes the shutoff valves on the assembly while reading the checks, so water downstream of the device is off until the test is done.
Who sends the test report to the water utility?
The tester usually files it, either on the utility's paper form or through its online portal. Ask for a copy for your own records.
Can a backflow preventer be repaired instead of replaced?
Often it can. Rebuild kits with new discs, springs and seals are sold for most brands. Replacement makes more sense when the body is cracked or parts are no longer made.

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Certified testers for backflow testing in Phoenix, AZ. Call (833) 990-5874 and we go through the device and the price before anything is booked.

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