G Grizzly Backflow & Plumbing
Tallahassee, FL · 32301 Local testers · Utility reports filed

PVB Testing in Tallahassee, FL Near Me

PVB (pressure vacuum breaker) testing in Tallahassee, FL for lawn sprinklers and irrigation lines. Call (833) 990-5874.

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PVB Testing in Tallahassee, FL

The pressure vacuum breaker, or PVB, is the brass device sticking out of the ground near your sprinkler system with a bonnet on top and two small test cocks. It is the most common backflow preventer on residential irrigation.

A PVB test checks two things. The air inlet has to open when pressure in the body drops to about 1.0 psi. The check valve has to hold at least 1.0 psid in the direction of flow.

The usual failures are a cracked bonnet from a freeze, a stuck poppet, or a check that leaks because the rubber has gone hard after years in the sun. Water spitting out from under the canopy when the system starts is a sign the poppet is not seating.

A PVB must sit at least 12 inches above the highest sprinkler head it serves. If yours is lower, it may not pass inspection even with good readings.

Grizzly Backflow & Plumbing connects Tallahassee, FL homeowners with testers for PVB testing and backflow prevention repairs. Call (833) 990-5874.

How it works

Four steps to backflow testing in Tallahassee, 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 Tallahassee, FL

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

Neighborhoods we cover for backflow testing

  • Downtown
  • College Town
  • Midtown
  • Southwood
  • Killearn Estates

ZIP codes we serve

32301 32303 32304 32305 32306 32307 32308 32309 32310 32311 32312 32313 32317 32399

Backflow testing FAQs

Questions about backflow testing

Questions we hear most often about PVB Testing in Tallahassee, FL.

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How often does a backflow preventer need testing in Tallahassee, FL?
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.
Who is allowed to test my backflow device?
A tester who holds a backflow tester certification recognized by your state or your water utility. Many utilities keep an approved tester list and reject reports signed by anyone not on it.
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.
Is fire sprinkler backflow testing different?
Yes. Along with the standard check valve test, NFPA 25 calls for an annual forward flow test on fire line backflow assemblies. Results often go to both the water utility and the fire authority.

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